Projects: PPP & Infrastructure | Canada

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.

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 public authorities, underwriters, investors, suppliers, utilities and domestic and international banks, as well as project sponsors and developers.

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.

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.

DLA Piper is an international law firm that enjoys a well-established reputation as a go-to player for key projects in Canada. The group is particularly well known for its sponsor-side work and is highlighted for its experience within the transportation sector, including rapid transit and bridge projects. The team also stands out for its international experience and work for project companies on post-closing issues. It possesses a broad base of experience covering PPP, PFI and infrastructure financing transactions across a range of sectors including thermal and renewable power, oil and gas, water and other commodities.

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.

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 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.

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.

Aird & 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.

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.

Dentons 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.

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.

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.

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.