Ranking tables
Project Finance | Global
Canada
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Band 1
Band 2
Aaron Fransen Stikeman Elliott LLP6 Years Ranked
Brian C Kelsall Fasken15 Years Ranked
Catherine Doyle McMillan LLP14 Years Ranked- Ian Bendell DLA Piper (Canada) LLP19 Years Ranked
Jamie Templeton Stikeman Elliott LLP7 Years Ranked
Scott A Kraag Torys LLP6 Years Ranked
Sébastien Vilder Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP3 Years Ranked
Stephen Furlan McCarthy Tétrault LLP19 Years Ranked
William Buchner Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP4 Years Ranked- Michael S. AllenFarris LLP
Band 3
Ahsan Mirza McMillan LLP4 Years Ranked
Anthony Spadaro Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP1 Years Ranked
Danna Donald Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP4 Years Ranked
Ella Plotkin Fasken13 Years Ranked
Joseph Palin McCarthy Tétrault LLP20 Years Ranked
Julie Han McMillan LLP1 Years Ranked
Lynn Parsons McCarthy Tétrault LLP1 Years Ranked- Milosz Zemanek Torys LLP1 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Carol D Pennycook
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Project Finance2024 | Band 1 | 24 Years RankedToronto-based Carol Pennycook acts for both borrowers and lenders on both domestic and multi-jurisdictional financing transactions.
1 Chris Bennett
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Project Finance2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedPremier PPP and infrastructure practitioner Chris Bennett offers a wealth of experience out of the firm's Toronto office, representing an enviable client list consisting of lenders, proponents and sponsors active across an array of industry sectors.
1 Linda G Brown
McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Project Finance2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedOperating out of the firm's Vancouver office, Linda Brown continues to be synonymous with the Canadian infrastructure project finance space, frequently representing proponents and lenders in navigating the bidding, procurement and financing processes related to infrastructure projects.
1 Nicholas C WilliamsDavies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Project Finance2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedToronto-based Nicholas Williams is respected for his experienced counsel on project financing mandates. He is noted for representing institutional investors, insurance companies and developers in both Canadian and US projects.
Band 2
2 Aaron Fransen
Stikeman Elliott LLP | Project Finance2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedToronto-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.2 Brian C Kelsall
Fasken | Project Finance2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedBased in Toronto, Brian Kelsall advises clients across a suite of industry sectors including infrastructure, energy and natural resources, and is respected for his handling of infrastructure development and project finance mandates.2 Catherine Doyle
McMillan LLP | Project Finance2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedCatherine Doyle is renowned in the Canadian PPP and infrastructure space for her representation across project finance and development over a suite of sectors. Based in Toronto, she handles major projects on behalf of proponents, investors and consortiums.2 Ian BendellDLA Piper (Canada) LLP | Project Finance2024 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedToronto-based Ian Bendell is chair of the firm's infrastructure and projects group. He offers a wealth of experience representing authorities, project companies and financiers across a range of international jurisdictions.2 Jamie TempletonStikeman Elliott LLP | Project Finance2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedVancouver 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.2 Scott A Kraag
Torys LLP | Project Finance2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedScott Kraag acts predominantly across the energy, PPP and mining spaces, in the provision of project finance counsel out of the firm's Toronto office.2 Sébastien Vilder
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Project Finance2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedMontréal partner Sébastien Vilder frequently acts as lenders' counsel in relation to power projects, exemplifying particular expertise covering wind farm developments.2 Stephen FurlanMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Project Finance2024 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedBased in Toronto, Stephen Furlan leverages a wealth of experience in the representation of lenders and borrowers engaged in project financing operations, offering particular expertise in relation to power and infrastructure projects.2 William BuchnerDavies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Project Finance2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedOperating out of the firm's Toronto office, William Buchner is particularly noted for his handling of matters in the healthcare, power and infrastructure sectors and is active across a suite of mandates including project development and financing.
Band 3
3 Ahsan MirzaMcMillan LLP | Project Finance2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedAhsan Mirza represents a portfolio of lenders and borrowers active across infrastructure and project finance developments. He is based in Toronto.3 Anthony SpadaroDavies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Project Finance2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedAnthony Spadaro acts out of the firm's Toronto office and enjoys a growing reputation for his handling of financing mandates across the power and infrastructure spaces.3 Danna DonaldOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Project Finance2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedBased in Toronto, Danna Donald is proficient in the handling of both lender and borrower mandates, holding particular expertise in the renewable energy space.3 Ella PlotkinFasken | Project Finance2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedLeading the firm's infrastructure and projects group out of Toronto, Ella Plotkin covers a breadth of project finance matters pertaining to infrastructure and project development. She is sought after for her handling of mandates covering sectors including transportation and energy.3 Joseph PalinMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Project Finance2024 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedJoseph Palin is a Calgary-based partner in the financial services group. He regularly advises both lenders and borrowers in matters involving complex financing structures.3 Julie HanMcMillan LLP | Project Finance2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedToronto-based Julie Han operates a reputable financial services practice that includes advising financiers with interests in PPP infrastructure projects. She has represented all stakeholder levels across all asset classes on projects, including transportation and healthcare developments.3 Lynn ParsonsMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Project Finance2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedLynn Parsons is a highly adept project finance lawyer based out of the firm's Toronto office. She advises a number of high-profile lenders on the financing of energy and infrastructure projects across Canada.3 Milosz ZemanekTorys LLP | Project Finance2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedToronto-based Milosz Zemanek focuses on project financing in energy and infrastructure. He serves as the head of Torys' energy storage practice.