Ethan Sinclair

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Ethan Sinclair is a partner in the Infrastructure and PPP group in Dentons’ Ottawa office. He is a trusted advisor to clients navigating the complexities of corporate and commercial law, with a particular emphasis on infrastructure, energy, and commercial, industrial and residential property development projects. Ethan is committed to delivering practical, business focused solutions that help clients achieve their strategic objectives.

With deep experience in project structuring, financing and procurement, Ethan guides both private and public sector clients through every stage of complex transactions and contractual arrangements. He has extensive experience with public infrastructure projects across Canada, including the structuring and implementation of myriad public-private partnership transactions, and progressive project delivery models including alliances, IPD, progressive design-build and progressive construction management arrangements. He regularly advises on joint ventures, tendering and RFP processes, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and EPC management contracts, subcontract and supply agreements, service agreements, equipment leases and performance security. Ethan’s client base includes procurement authorities, developers, landowners, constructors and consultants, benefitting from his holistic perspective and industry insight.

Ethan’s background as in-house counsel for one of Canada’s largest construction companies gives him a unique understanding of the challenges clients face in delivering major projects.

Clients also turn to Ethan for guidance on mergers, acquisitions and divestitures involving energy-related assets, both within Canada and offshore on Canada’s east coast. He is adept at managing multi-stakeholder projects and transactions that require careful navigation of regulatory, contractual and financing frameworks.

Recognized for his pragmatic approach, Ethan is dedicated to delivering projects efficiently, managing risk and aligning stakeholder interests. Clients value his ability to anticipate challenges and provide clear, actionable advice.