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The projects chapters focus on the development, financing (limited and non-recourse), refinancing and acquisition/divestitures of large projects that arise from the capital intensive infrastructure and energy markets. Clients in this sector include sponsors, lenders, project originators and multilateral agencies and development banks. In the energy sector, we include advice on the development of refineries, pipelines, LNG and petrochemical terminals, power plants and wind power, waste-to-energy and hydro-wave technology. The chapter also features infrastructure matters such as toll road and bridge financing; rail and light rail systems; water desalination plants; as well as state-sponsored programmes (PPP/PFI) such as hospitals, schools, housing and prisons.

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Band 1
  1. Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure
    2024 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked
    Blake, 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.
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  2. Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
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    Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure
    2024 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked
    Davies 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.
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  3. McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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    McCarthy Tétrault LLP
    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure
    2024 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked
    McCarthy 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 underwriters, investors, suppliers, utilities, and domestic and international banks, as well as project sponsors and developers.
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  4. Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
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    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure
    2024 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked
    Osler, 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.
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Band 2
  1. Torys LLP
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    Torys LLP
    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure
    2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Torys 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 of lenders and sponsors, with broad industry expertise encompassing water and waste water, fibre optics, transit and renewable energy, among other areas.
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  2. DLA Piper (Canada) LLP
    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. Fasken
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    Fasken
    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure
    2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Fasken 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.
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  2. McMillan LLP
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    McMillan LLP
    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure
    2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    McMillan 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 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.
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  3. Norton Rose Fulbright
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    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure
    2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Norton 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.
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Band 4
  1. Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
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    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure
    2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years Ranked
    Borden 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.
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  2. Farris LLP
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    Farris LLP
    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure
    2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years Ranked
    Farris 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.
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  3. Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
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    Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure
    2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years Ranked
    Gowling 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.
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  4. Stikeman Elliott LLP
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    Stikeman Elliott LLP
    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure
    2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years Ranked
    Stikeman 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.
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