Projects: PPP & Infrastructure
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Norton Rose Fulbright has one of Canada’s leading infrastructure and public-private partnerships (PPP/P3) practices, with lawyers who are focused on providing clients with guidance on how to advance their projects while reducing risks.
We advise project sponsors and developers, bidding consortia, operators, lenders, investors and governments on various infrastructure projects, including significant public-private partnerships in connection with some of the largest and most innovative projects in the world. These projects range from railways, toll roads and airports to hospitals, educational, recreational and correctional facilities and municipal water and heating infrastructures. This is evident in the strength and depth of our practice, and the calibre of projects in which our lawyers are taking on leading roles.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright team advised the Province of British Columbia on a rapid transit rail project in Metro Vancouver.
Strengths
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"The Norton Rose team have depth in understanding on commercial issues and raise issues proactively. They provide a timely provision of reports and are available for responses to questions right away."
"Norton Rose always provides sound, level-headed advice and helps craft new ways of approaching brand new businesses with partners that are as unsure on how to contract into the new space."
"The team works cohesively across multiple offices and is able to staff and respond to our matters in a timely way."
"The Norton Rose team have depth in understanding on commercial issues and raise issues proactively. They provide a timely provision of reports and are available for responses to questions right away."
"Norton Rose always provides sound, level-headed advice and helps craft new ways of approaching brand new businesses with partners that are as unsure on how to contract into the new space."
"The team works cohesively across multiple offices and is able to staff and respond to our matters in a timely way."
Notable Practitioners
Based in Vancouver, head of the firm's infrastructure practice James LeMoine regularly advises public and private entities on the commercial aspects of infrastructure projects. He is noted for his involvement in the negotiation of commercial contracts and PPP agreements.
"James LeMoine is a very clever lawyer who always keeps the end goal in mind. He is level-headed and can calm down rooms while progressing our position at the same time."
"James provides a class service and advises on drafting robust and well-considered construction contracts."
"Jay delivers very timely and practical advice. He has a huge amount of expertise."
Based in Toronto, Sandra Nissan has significant experience advising on design-build-finance contracts for PPP projects in sectors such as healthcare and transport.
"Sandra Nissan shows a high level of commitment to our matters and provides advice that is geared towards putting us in the best position to meet our strategic priorities."
Jenya Hammond has particular experience advising on the procurement of infrastructure projects. She is based in Vancouver.
"Jenya Hammond is an exceptional lawyer and provides our team with a top-rate service. She highly capable and knowledgeable and able to think through complex problems."
"Jenya Hammond is very responsive, very knowledgeable and instrumental in keeping things on track."
Vancouver partner Matt Mulligan is respected for his handling of procurement and contractual matters pertaining to the infrastructure and construction spaces. He frequently assists clients throughout tender and RFP processes, including contract drafting and negotiation.
"Matt Mulligan is responsive and provides good-quality work."
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