LAWYER PROFILE

Chris Bennett

Canada 2027

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Projects: PPP & Infrastructure

Nationwide - Canada

11 years ranked

Project Finance

Nationwide - Canada

11 years ranked

About

Provided by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

Chris Bennett is Chair of the National Banking and Financial Services practice group at Osler. He also leads the firm’s Project Finance team in Toronto. Chris’ practice focuses on financial services with an emphasis on public-private partnerships, project finance, infrastructure and structured finance.

Chris has extensive experience acting for domestic and international lenders, developers, equity sponsors and other participants in connection with complex P3 and infrastructure transactions and project financings across Canada.

Career

University of Toronto, LL.B.

Queen’s University, B.A. (Hons.)

Bar Admission: Ontario, 2001

Professional Memberships

Canadian Bar Association

Ontario Bar Association

Canadian Infrastructure Law Forum, 2016 Steering Committee

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Canada Guide

Projects: PPP & Infrastructure - Nationwide - Canada

Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

Chris Bennett has attained an outstanding reputation for his pedigree and track record in complex project finance and development work. He represents an enviable client list consisting of lenders, proponents and sponsors active across an array of industry sectors.

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Project Finance - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Chris is simply great. He is one of the best in the market in advising project financiers.
Projects: PPP & InfrastructureChambers Canada Guide
Chris is undoubtedly one of the best project finance practitioners in the country. His understanding of key issues, regardless of project type or asset, class, is unmatched.
Projects: PPP & InfrastructureChambers Canada Guide
Chris is excellent counsel and works exceptionally well on difficult transactions.
Projects: PPP & InfrastructureChambers Canada Guide