Projects: PPP & Infrastructure
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 4
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Provided by Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
From BC Hydro’s mega Site C and John Hart hydro projects, to numerous light rail and commuter rail, highway and health facility projects across Canada, including the current QEII hospital project in Nova Scotia, and a broad range of many projects, BLG has been integral in the development and implementation of some of the largest and most novel public-private partnership (P3) projects across the country. Working collaboratively with clients at every stage of the process – from the initial issuance of the procurement documents to financial close – to ensure that interests are satisfied, innovative solutions are created and a timely close is achieved.
As an industry leader, BLG's Public-Private Infrastructure Projects Group has a wealth of experience in providing legal advice to developers, financiers, governments, government agencies and not-for-profit public owners across a broad spectrum of projects. In addition, our extensive contacts within all levels of government have been instrumental in shaping and restructuring policy frameworks for the country's energy, transportation, water and health facility infrastructure.
As a pre-eminent law firm, BLG is uniquely positioned to successfully carry out and close infrastructure projects of any nature or size. No matter where the project, the sponsors, or the financiers are located, our national Public-Private Infrastructure Projects Group works with you to ensure optimum outcomes.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Borden Ladner Gervaisadvised AtkinsRéalis on the development of Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington Small Modular Reactor project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Borden Ladner Gervais can provide advice on all aspects of contracts. They are available, experienced and knowledgeable on major infrastructure projects."
"We deal with multiple, complex and challenging issues that BLG always help to resolve successfully. The law firm has a very strong bench and it works well together with its clients."
"BLG are always quick and responsive. They seem to be on top of most commercial issues that are currently in the market."
"Borden Ladner Gervais can provide advice on all aspects of contracts. They are available, experienced and knowledgeable on major infrastructure projects."
"We deal with multiple, complex and challenging issues that BLG always help to resolve successfully. The law firm has a very strong bench and it works well together with its clients."
"BLG are always quick and responsive. They seem to be on top of most commercial issues that are currently in the market."
Notable Practitioners
Douglas Sanders provides clients with a technical understanding born out of his training as an engineer. Based in Vancouver, he acts across the PPP and construction spaces, with noted representation of proponent consortiums as well as provincial bodies.
"Douglas Sanders provides timely and strategic advice. He is knowledgeable and innovative in problem solving."
"Douglas always provides excellent advice, even over multiple contracts."
Sarah Bird is a partner in the infrastructure group in Vancouver. Her broad practice includes expertise in project finance, project development and PPP.
"Sarah Bird is an excellent lawyer. She is personable, smart, hard-working and easy to deal with."
Ranked Lawyers at
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
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