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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Projects: PPP & Infrastructure

Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada


Stikeman Elliott LLP

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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

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

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

Work Highlights

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  • Stikeman Elliott acted as lenders’ and debt arrangers’ counsel to the EllisDon/PCL/Plenary/Fengate consortium in connection with the Trillium Health Partners redevelopment project, a CAD13.9 billion hospital infrastructure project in Ontario.

Strengths

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  • Stikeman Elliott has exceptional attention to detail, responsiveness and the depth that is required under short timelines to progress projects forward. The firm is very diligent and responsive and that's one of the key attributes that set them apart.

    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
  • More so than other legal firms, Stikeman Elliot is able to provide clarity on very complex issues, being very responsive and always providing a high degree of service.

    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
  • They know the project documents very well, identify and provide good advice to parties on key legal and commercial issues.

    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Aaron Fransen
    Band 2Aaron Fransen

    Aaron Fransen

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

    • Aaron gets the job done without speaking in terms the clients do not understand.

      Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
    • He's a very good lawyer and a nice guy. He's really smart, we love having him on our files.

      Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
  • Band 2Jamie Templeton
    Band 2Jamie Templeton

    Jamie Templeton

    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 extremely responsive and always has the clients' interests in mind.

      Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
    • Jamie is a seasoned professional who is very experienced, organised and helpful.

      Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
  • Band 3Maxime Jacquin
    Band 3Maxime Jacquin

    Maxime Jacquin

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

  • Associates to watchParker Mckibbon
    Associates to watchParker Mckibbon

    Parker Mckibbon

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

    • Parker is a very steady pair of hands.

      Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada

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