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Stikeman Elliott's Projects & Infrastructure Group works on many of the most challenging and innovative projects in Canada and internationally. The firm’s full-service practice advises on all aspects of project structuring and finance and ensures legal support for the complete lifecycle of projects, including initial permits, regulatory approvals, and contract negotiations. The team is involved in the structuring, financing, and developing of many “first of its kind” and award-winning projects, particularly in the infrastructure, public-private partnership, transportation, and energy sectors. www.stikeman.com



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Projects: PPP & Infrastructure - Nationwide - Canada

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What the Team is Known For

Stikeman Elliott offers notable expertise in infrastructure transactions and frequently represents lenders in project financings and refinancings, as well as advising on the acquisition and divestiture of projects. The practice represents sponsors and issuing authorities and often advises on transportation, energy and social infrastructure matters. The firm is well placed to assist international clients with their investments in Canadian projects.

Work Highlights

  • Stikeman Elliott acted for Canada Growth Fund in its partnership with Strathcona Resources to develop major carbon capture and sequestration infrastructure on Strathcona's steam-assisted gravity drainage oil sands facilities in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Aaron Fransen
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Aaron Fransen
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Toronto-based Aaron Fransen enjoys increasing acclaim for his work on energy infrastructure projects. He is additionally praised by market participants for his knowledge of projects involving Indigenous communities.

Aaron is very commercial, efficient and has a great sense where the market is. He comes up with creative solutions to novel problems.

Aaron is a fabulous partner to work with. He is very knowledgeable and highly skilled in his trade. He is always responsive and supportive of finding creative ways to solve complex issues.

Jamie Templeton
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Jamie Templeton
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Vancouver partner Jamie Templeton is noted for his deep expertise in the representation of lenders in the project development process, and is frequently instructed on financing and investment mandates across sectors including energy and public infrastructure in Canada and abroad.

Jamie is always clear and efficient on any issues we have.

Jamie is approachable, knowledgeable and professional.

He is a very practical lawyer. Jamie provides the legal expertise we need, but also tells us practically this is something you can or can't change.

Maxime Jacquin
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Maxime Jacquin
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Band 3

Maxime Jacquin is a Montréal-based partner whose practice focuses on financings, acquisition transactions and project matters in infrastructure and energy.

Parker Mckibbon
Parker Mckibbon
Associates to watch

Toronto-based Parker Mckibbon is an associate with impressive capabilities in the project finance space.

Parker is knowledgeable, responsive and efficient.

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Nationwide - Canada

Project Finance

Aaron Fransen
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Aaron Fransen
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Band 2
Jamie Templeton
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Jamie Templeton
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Band 2
Maxime Jacquin
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Maxime Jacquin
3
Band 3
Parker Mckibbon
Parker Mckibbon
Associates to watch

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