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What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

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  • Davies lawyers acted for Canada Infrastructure Bank on its development of Canada's zero-emission buses initiative and the ongoing rollout across Canada.

Strengths

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One of the things that sets the lawyers apart is their quality control and consistency from one generation to the next. We go to them when we need not just legal expertise but also commercial acumen.

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I am always impressed by their ability to not only address complex legal matters but to clearly communicate and explain the impact to a non-legal audience.

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The Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg team continually provides high-quality advice and is able to readily convey and assist in the resolution of complex areas of law and project problems.

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Davies lawyers are our top choice for sponsor counsel and have a proven track record and understanding of all key commercial elements of our projects.

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Notable Practitioners

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Carol D Pennycook
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Carol D Pennycook
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Toronto-based Carol Pennycook acts for both borrowers and lenders on both domestic and multi-jurisdictional financing transactions.

Carol Pennycook is a strong finance lawyer.

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Gregory G Southam
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Gregory G Southam
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Gregory Southam is regarded as a pre-eminent lawyer within the projects space throughout North America, regularly advising on the gamut of PPP models across the transportation, public infrastructure and green energy sectors. He is based in Toronto.

The man is a force. I have the utmost confidence in Greg's legal skill and abilities. With that said, he is always open to learning and considering diverse or divergent views or positions.

Greg adds tremendous value to every file he touches. He is smart, humble, insightful and has developed an equally strong team below him.

Greg is an exceptional lawyer and widely regarded as one of the pre-eminent legal experts in his areas of practice.

Gregory Southam is a seasoned professional who can dissect complex problems and provide concise solutions.

Greg's vast experience and knowledge make him top of class in the industry.

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Nicholas C Williams
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Nicholas C Williams
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Based in Toronto, 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, particularly in the energy sector.

Nicholas focuses on the key risks and does a good job of bringing a practical approach to addressing them.

Nicholas is wise, creative and hard-working.

Nicholas Williams provides a high level of service and very strong legal expertise and commercial awareness.

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William Buchner
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William Buchner
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Operating out of the firm's Toronto office, William Buchner is particularly noted for his handling of matters in the healthcare, power, transport and infrastructure sectors, and is active across a suite of mandates including project development and financing in Canada and beyond.

William Buchner is an excellent advocate. He is organised, methodical and effective.

William Buchner is a luminary in his deep understanding of the matters on which he acts for us.

When the stakes are high, Will knows how to find the right words to tip the balance in his client's favour.

Will has played a primary role in helping shape approaches to major projects in Canada through smart, to-the-point and practical advocacy.

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Anthony Spadaro
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Anthony Spadaro
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Anthony Spadaro acts out of the firm's Toronto office and enjoys a growing reputation for his handling of financing mandates across the renewable energy and infrastructure spaces.

I am consistently impressed by Anthony Spadaro's level of service and legal expertise.

Anthony provides excellent advice on short notice.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Carol D Pennycook
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Carol D Pennycook
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Nicholas C Williams
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Nicholas C Williams
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William Buchner
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William Buchner
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Anthony Spadaro
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Anthony Spadaro
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Gregory G Southam
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Gregory G Southam
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William Buchner
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William Buchner
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