Ranking tables
Projects: PPP & Infrastructure | Canada
Nationwide - Canada
Rankings overview for Departments
Star Individuals
Band 1
Band 2
James LeMoine Norton Rose Fulbright9 Years Ranked
Linda G Brown McCarthy Tétrault LLP9 Years Ranked
Maria McKenzie Farris LLP9 Years Ranked
Marianne Smith Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP9 Years Ranked
Morgan Troke McCarthy Tétrault LLP7 Years Ranked
Tobor Emakpor Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP9 Years Ranked
William Buchner Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP6 Years Ranked- Andrew J G BurtonDLA Piper (Canada) LLP
- Elizabeth MayerDLA Piper (Canada) LLP
- Ian BendellDLA Piper (Canada) LLP
Band 3
Alain Massicotte Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP9 Years Ranked
Candy Saga McMillan LLP9 Years Ranked
David Little Bennett Jones LLP9 Years Ranked
Douglas R Sanders Borden Ladner Gervais LLP9 Years Ranked
Josh Van Deurzen Torys LLP7 Years Ranked
Mark Johnson Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP5 Years Ranked
Samantha Cunliffe McCarthy Tétrault LLP5 Years Ranked
Band 4
Adam Lewinberg Fasken1 Years Ranked
Ahsan Mirza McMillan LLP5 Years Ranked
Danna Donald Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP9 Years Ranked
Douglas Younger Aird & Berlis LLP9 Years Ranked
Ilan Dunsky Dentons Canada LLP9 Years Ranked
Jody Aldcorn McCarthy Tétrault LLP6 Years Ranked
Julie Han McMillan LLP4 Years Ranked
Mark Platteel Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP1 Years Ranked
Ryan Chalmers Aird & Berlis LLP1 Years Ranked
Sandra Nissan Norton Rose Fulbright2 Years Ranked
Sarah Bird Borden Ladner Gervais LLP1 Years Ranked
Tara Mackay Torys LLP1 Years Ranked
Band 5
Anca Neacsu McCarthy Tétrault LLP1 Years Ranked
Brad Nicpon McCarthy Tétrault LLP1 Years Ranked
Jenya Hammond Norton Rose Fulbright2 Years Ranked
Lampros Stougiannos Dentons Canada LLP1 Years Ranked
Luc Lissoir Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP1 Years Ranked
Matt Mulligan Norton Rose Fulbright9 Years Ranked
Nicolas Cayouette Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP2 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLPProjects: PPP & Infrastructure2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedBlake, Cassels & Graydon has an outstanding team of lawyers who are heavily involved in significant infrastructure projects across Canada. The practice continues to be active on secondary market transactions involving PPPs, assisting with auctions and private negotiations. The group remains a leader in developing PPP structured agreements and related contracts by mobilising its depth of knowledge in asset classes ranging from energy, building construction and water to transportation and transit.
1 Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLPProjects: PPP & Infrastructure2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedDavies Ward Phillips & Vineberg maintains a market-leading profile in the projects and infrastructure space in Canada. The firm frequently advises on municipal and provincial developments across the country, in addition to offering expertise in significant PPP projects in the USA. The team acts for lenders, sponsors and developers, and is frequently singled out for its project finance expertise. It has established a significant base of experience overseeing major LRT projects and advising municipal authorities on water projects.
1 McCarthy Tétrault LLPProjects: PPP & Infrastructure2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedMcCarthy Tétrault is widely regarded as a prominent law firm in the Canadian infrastructure space, with an impressive reputation for its work on behalf of lenders. The practice brings strong expertise to bear in relation to project finance, energy infrastructure and M&A transactions, as well as secondary market transactions involving PPPs. The team represents public authorities, underwriters, investors, suppliers, utilities, and domestic and international banks, as well as project sponsors and developers.
1 Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLPProjects: PPP & Infrastructure2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt is regarded as a premier law firm with a strong project finance offering and a notable reputation for representing lenders, developers and equity sponsors in infrastructure developments. The team also acts for issuing authorities and design-build joint ventures on a variety of projects, and is increasingly involved in civil and social infrastructure projects. It offers notable expertise across a range of industry sectors including energy, education, healthcare and transportation.
Band 2
2 Torys LLPProjects: PPP & Infrastructure2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedTorys offers significant experience of municipal and provincial project development, advising on major mandates from coast to coast, as well as in the USA. From its base in Toronto and with the support of specialised partners based in New York, the team has been involved in a significant number of major projects in Western and Northern Canada. The firm's recent deal sheet includes a number of notable engagements on behalf of public authorities; it is also noted for its representation oflenders and sponsors, with broad industry expertise encompassing water and waste water, fibre optics, transit and renewable energy, among other areas.
Band 3
3 FaskenProjects: PPP & Infrastructure2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedFasken operates a skilled team that is distinguished for its expertise in infrastructure project development, where it frequently acts for lenders, in addition to representing sponsors and consortiums in Canada and the USA. The firm is highlighted for its representation of authorities in municipal and provincial projects. The group's expertise spans the energy, education, transport and healthcare sectors, among others.
3 Gowling WLG (Canada) LLPProjects: PPP & Infrastructure2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedGowling WLG is highlighted for its representation of subcontractors and facilities service providers in infrastructure projects throughout Canada. With notable experience in relation to operation and maintenance matters, the practice often acts for project sponsors and lenders. It has a particular focus on social infrastructure projects, including hospital developments and redevelopments. Also gaining in traction on the contentious side, the firm acts on major PPP and infrastructure disputes across a variety of jurisdictions.
3 McMillan LLPProjects: PPP & Infrastructure2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedMcMillan offers comprehensive knowledge of project development throughout Canada. The firm has a substantial consortium-side practice, as well as assisting lenders, underwriters, contractors and developers with the financing and refinancing of PPP and infrastructure projects. The team's expertise encompasses energy, healthcare, transport and water treatment matters. The practice is also active on the lender and underwriter sides, assisting both domestic and international banks, bond underwriters and private placement investors.
3 Norton Rose FulbrightProjects: PPP & Infrastructure2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedNorton Rose Fulbright wins recognition for its representation of public authorities in municipal and provincial projects, as well as major federal PPP projects. The practice is experienced advising on infrastructure and energy projects across Canada, with notable strength in Western Canada and Québec. The firm covers all major infrastructure asset classes, with particular proficiency in the transportation sector. The team is regularly engaged by multinational corporates, infrastructure funds, developers and banks.
Band 4
4 Aird & Berlis LLPProjects: PPP & Infrastructure2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedAird & Berlis possesses a respected infrastructure practice, advising both public entities and private clients on a range of projects. The team assists with procurement, construction and project finance in the energy, residential and healthcare sectors, among others.
4 Borden Ladner Gervais LLPProjects: PPP & Infrastructure2025 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedBorden Ladner Gervais is a well-known law firm with a significant authority-side infrastructure practice. The team is well versed in energy, rapid transit and healthcare matters, as well as advising on road, bridge and tunnel projects. The practice is frequently identified for its prowess in the construction space, where it is sought after by design-build contractors and subcontractors.
4 Dentons Canada LLPProjects: PPP & Infrastructure2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedDentons Canada possesses a growing infrastructure practice across the country. The department is involved in high-profile social infrastructure projects, and advises public entities on developments in the education, transport and energy spheres.
4 Farris LLPProjects: PPP & Infrastructure2025 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedFarris is a well-established regional law firm that is well known for its representation of lenders to proponents and consortiums on projects across the country. The practice also acts for authorities on the issuance of high-profile projects. The team regularly advises on key projects in the transportation sector and demonstrates additional expertise in social infrastructure developments. With offices throughout BC, the group also advises on the procurement, financing and implementation of PPPs.
4 Stikeman Elliott LLPProjects: PPP & Infrastructure2025 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedStikeman 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.