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Yannick Beaudoin
yannick.beaudoin@blakes.com (514) 982-4025 Yannick specializes in local and cross-border banking and structured finance, infrastructure and project financing, asset-based financing and real estate. Yannick advises developers, lenders and investors. He also advises proponents of infrastructure projects throughout Canada, including in the transportation, social infrastructure, alternative energy, power and health-care sectors. Yannick acts for local, national and international banks, financial institutions, asset-based lenders and borrowers. He is also involved in securitization programs of every significant asset class involving Quebec assets, including trade, credit card and other retail receivables, lease or instalment receivables, as well as commercial loans, and commercial and residential real estate loans. His expertise in real estate law includes the financing, acquisitions and dispositions of property, the development and leasing and management of commercial property.
Jeffrey Merrick
jeff.merrick@blakes.com (604) 631-3386 Jeff is the Chair of the Blakes Infrastructure Group and the head of the Vancouver Real Estate Group. He also serves as the Firm’s Vancouver Office Managing Partner. Jeff has substantial expertise in developing, buying, selling, leasing and financing major commercial real estate and infrastructure projects. He has particular expertise in all aspects of major design, build, finance and operate projects working with private partners and governments to deliver infrastructure assets using private financing. The asset classes in which Jeff has experience include roads, bridges, hydro-electric facilities, hospitals, schools and other types of social infrastructure. His clients include private equity funds, major Canadian pension funds and their advisers, as well as other private investors and significant developers and users of real estate and infrastructure projects, lenders and various municipal, provincial and federal government agencies.
Marianne Smith
marianne.smith@blakes.com (416) 863-3156 Marianne’s practice encompasses public procurement, complex infrastructure transactions and public-private partnerships. She routinely leads teams advising clients on the development, preparation and ongoing administration of public tenders and procurement processes, and the development and negotiation of commercial agreements for the design, construction, financing and maintenance of infrastructure. Marianne acts for domestic and international clients in a wide range of sectors, including transit and transportation, civil infrastructure, roads and bridges, water and wastewater, healthcare services, information technology, gaming, energy and mining. Marianne also regularly acts for both procuring entities and bidders with respect to procurement processes, fairness issues, mitigating procurement risk and avoiding compliance issues. She has extensive expertise in the procurement of mega infrastructure development projects and alternative finance and procurement projects across multiple jurisdictions, including municipal, provincial, federal and international and has been at the forefront of many large municipal infrastructure projects. Marianne also leads teams on multiple complex infrastructure projects using progressive design build and alliance contracting models.
Sébastien Vilder
sebastien.vilder@blakes.com (514) 982-5080 Sébastien is Office Managing Partner at the firm’s Montreal Office, the Regional Practice Group Leader of the Financial Services Group, and has served on the Blakes Executive Committee for six years. Sébastien specializes in bank financing, project financing and asset-based financing. He has been involved in numerous bank and project financings in Canada, Europe, Africa and Asia. Other areas of expertise include renewable energy and infrastructure projects. Sébastien acts for financial institutions, investment funds, development banks, sponsors and companies. Sébastien is a member of many organizations, including the Barreau du Québec, the Bar of the State of New York and the International Bar Association. He is recognized as a leading lawyer in all major legal directories and ranking publications.
Judy Wilson
Blakes lost a dear friend, partner and leader when Judy Wilson passed away peacefully on March 6, 2023, after a brief illness. A trailblazer in her field, Judy was instrumental in building the market-leading Blakes procurement and owner-side infrastructure team, training and mentoring its highly specialized lawyers over the last 20 years. She leveraged her extensive experience advising the World Bank on infrastructure projects around the globe to work at the forefront of the development of the P3 model in Canada, thoughtfully and creatively advising public-sector clients on many first-of-a-kind transactions. Throughout her career, Judy played a prominent role in the realization of pivotal projects in our communities, from water, wastewater, energy and health care to major transit initiatives. She served on virtually every leadership committee at Blakes and was a strong advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in our profession. The roles she held as a board director for health-care organizations further underscored her commitment to community building. Judy had a warm personality that put people at ease, and she was a captivating and exceptionally funny storyteller. She will be dearly missed at Blakes and in the broader legal community.
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catherine.doyle@blakes.com (416) 863-4160 Catherine practises in the areas of debt financing, project finance, infrastructure, public-private partnerships and construction law. Catherine regularly advises on major projects, including in the transportation, social infrastructure, alternative energy, power and health-care sectors. She has represented a wide variety of market participants in the financing of infrastructure assets, including private equity investors, bond underwriters, other institutional investors and banks. She also has extensive experience in operating and term credit facilities, asset-based financings, lease financings and structured financial products, and in structuring, negotiating and documenting domestic and cross-border financing transactions in the bank, private placement and public markets. Catherine's closed projects include the following: Highway 104 Sutherlands River to Antigonish Twinning Project, Gordie Howe International Bridge, Halifax Organics Management Project, MacDonald Block Reconstruction Project, Royal Inland Hospital Project, New Toronto Courthouse Project, Gander and Grand Falls-Windsor Care Homes Project, Nouvelle Autoroute 30, New Toronto Courthouse Project, Enterprise Data Centre Borden Expansion Project, John Hart Generating Station Replacement Project and Bow Lake Wind Farm.
Catherine Doyle
mark.johnson@blakes.com (416) 863-3318 Mark’s practice focuses primarily on major power, infrastructure and public-private partnership projects, and related joint ventures, investments, acquisitions, dispositions, and insolvencies and restructurings. He has led significant transactions in a variety of industry sectors and asset classes, including social and defence infrastructure, transportation, nuclear, renewables, battery storage, clean hydrogen, manufacturing and telecommunications. In particular, Mark has extensive experience acting for domestic and international clients on a full range of project development matters, including procurement processes, offtake agreements, engineering, procurement and construction agreements, major equipment supply agreements, and operations and maintenance agreements. Mark has also worked as in-house counsel on long-term secondments with a Canadian resource company and an international infrastructure developer. Mark was law clerk to The Honourable Madam Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella of the Supreme Court of Canada.
Mark Johnson
alain.massicotte@blakes.com (514) 982-4007 Alain heads the firm’s Montreal Infrastructure/P3 Group. In addition to corporate and commercial law, he has extensive experience in project financing and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) social infrastructure, public transportation and energy projects. He has acted as counsel for several governments or agencies, including of Morocco, Hungary, Bulgaria, Chad, Cameroon, Senegal, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, India and Guinea. He advised the successful consortiums on the CHUM hospital complex and the CHUM Research Center P3 projects. He also advised the lenders to the consortium that won the Autoroute 25 P3 project and acted for the government of Quebec in connection with the Montreal Symphonic Orchestra concert hall and the long-term care facilities PPPs. Alain is a member of the Executive Committee and of the Board of Directors of the Conseil des infrastructures du Québec. He also speaks on issues affecting his practice area at conferences and seminars. Alain is recognized as a leading lawyer in all major legal directories and ranking publications.
Alain Massicotte
Chad Kopach
ckopach@blaney.com (416) 593-2985 Chad is certified as a Specialist in Construction Law by the Law Society of Ontario and is a Certified Adjudicator under Ontario’s Construction Act. As counsel, Chad’s strategic thinking helps his clients navigate the pitfalls of construction dispute, and leverage the special lien, trust and prompt payment remedies available to the construction industry. His clients appreciate the attention he gives to their claims. Chad represents all levels of the construction pyramid, from owners to material suppliers. He also represents secured lenders in priority disputes. Chad has experience in negotiating and drafting construction contracts, and his clients rely on his experience to properly structure their agreements. Chad is certified as an Adjudicator by ODACC (the Ontario Dispute Adjudication for Construction Contracts), the authorized nominating authority under the Construction Act. As an Adjudicator, Chad is tasked with establishing the procedure for Claimants and Respondents to submit their dispute to adjudication, carefully considering the parties’ positions, and coming to a timely determination that is ultimately enforceable by the courts. Chad is highly sought after and is frequently recommended by parties to act as Adjudicator for their construction dispute matters.
Lea Nebel
lnebel@blaney.com (416) 593-3914 Lea’s practice is devoted to dispute resolution in the areas of construction law and commercial litigation. She represents owners, general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, and design and engineering professionals. Her construction-related experience includes contract claims and disputes, construction liens, trust claims, lien priority disputes, bond claims, professional negligence, and bankruptcy. Lea also assists companies and individuals with partnership and shareholder disputes, debt collection, mortgage enforcement, property disputes, and defending charges under Ontario’s Provincial Offences Act related to building code and fire code issues. Lea is a past chair of the Ontario Bar Association’s Construction & Infrastructure Law Section. She is recognized in The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Lexpert Special Edition – Infrastructure, The Best Lawyers in Canada in the area of Construction Law, and is a past recipient of the Sean P. McKenna Young Construction Executive Leadership Award, presented by the Toronto Construction Association in recognition of her outstanding leadership within the Association and the construction industry.
Kendall E. Andersen
kandersen@blg.com (604) 640-4078 Ken Andersen is a partner in BLG’s Vancouver office. He practises in the areas of commercial lending, bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial transactions. Ken acts for financial institutions, borrowers, and private lenders in secured lending transactions, including syndicated loans, construction financing, land acquisition financing, cross-border financing, asset-based lending, aircraft acquisition and financing, and financing film/video productions. Ken advises clients on corporate and commercial matters and acts for vendors and purchasers in merger and acquisition, disposition, and acquisition transactions. Ken has experience in negotiating and structuring LNG projects and long-term terminal services agreements. Ken acts for debtors, creditors, trustees, and monitors in insolvency, realization, and restructuring proceedings under the Companies Creditors’ Arrangement Act and the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. Ken is recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada, the IFLR1000: The Guide to the World's Leading Financial Law Firms, Who’s Who Legal (Sports & Entertainment) and Lexpert Special Edition: Canada’s Leading Infrastructure Lawyers.
Nadir André
nandre@blg.com (514) 954-3152 Nadir André is a partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP and a member of the Innu Nation of Matimekush-Lac John. He has extensive experience in Aboriginal law and has worked in this field since the beginning of his career. He services many Aboriginal clients, as well as corporations seeking to do business with Aboriginal communities and Aboriginal business organizations in Quebec and elsewhere in Canada. He is directly involved in certain comprehensive and specified land claims’ negotiations throughout Canada. Nadir also specializes in matters connected with resource development involving Aboriginal communities and businesses and has taught Aboriginal Law at University of Ottawa and at Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue. He was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Canada (Indigenous and First Nations Practice). He was called to the Quebec Bar in 1998 and obtained his LLL, University of Ottawa in 1996.
Kristyn Annis
kannis@blg.com (416) 367-6399 Kristyn is a corporate commercial lawyer specializing in energy and climate change. Kristyn works closely with her clients to help them structure and build resilient energy and infrastructure businesses, and transition to a low-carbon future. Kristyn’s practice focuses on commercial matters, M&A and private equity, generally and in the energy sector specifically. She has more than a decade of experience advising clients on all aspects of renewable energy, transmission build out, distributed energy resources and energy storage. She works with Indigenous and non-Indigenous project proponents, lenders, investors, utilities, municipal shareholders, the Independent Electricity System Operator, and other branches of government on energy and climate change matters.
Denise L. Bambrough
dbambrough@blg.com (416) 367-6008 Denise Bambrough is a partner in the Toronto office of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP. Denise has practised extensively in the areas of construction and surety bond law for over 30 years. She handles all types of surety bond claims, including claims under performance bonds, labour and material payment bonds, lien bonds and developer surety bonds. She also handles indemnity actions and other proceedings relating to the recovery of surety bond losses and provides advice on surety underwriting issues. Denise also handles a wide variety of other construction claims, including breach of contract claims, delay claims, professional negligence claims, lien claims and claims for breach of trust. She has extensive experience representing surety bonding companies, contractors and owners and providing advice in respect of a broad array of issues that arise throughout the construction project life cycle. Denise also has extensive experience handling fraud investigations and civil fraud recovery actions. Her specialized expertise with respect to fidelity bond claims, fraudulent conveyance actions, transfer under value applications, and pursuing extraordinary remedies on behalf of victims of fraud is often brought to bear in the context of complex construction fraud claims.
Peter D. Banks
PBanks@blg.com (403) 232-9781 Peter D. Banks is a partner in BLG’s Calgary office. He practises commercial and construction litigation and acts in disputes arising from large-scale construction and engineering projects. Peter has a BCL (with distinction) from the University of Oxford, and an LLB (with distinction and gold medallist) and BEd (with distinction) from the University of Alberta.
Kevin E. Barr
kbarr@blg.com (403) 232-9786 Kevin is a partner in the Construction Group of BLG’s Calgary office. He regularly acts for owners, contractors and lenders. He defends and prosecutes claims pertaining to all forms of construction and energy liens. He also acts for lenders, creditors, debtors, suppliers, purchasers, trustees and receivers in a variety of insolvency proceedings. Recognized as a 2019 Acritas Star. Education: BA (Simon Fraser University); LLB (University of Alberta). Admitted to the Alberta Bar in 2000.
Jean-François Bilodeau
jbilodeau@blg.com (514) 954-3183 Counsel in Insurance & Tort Liability Group of BLG’s Montreal office. Practice focuses on maritime law, transportation, and insurance-related disputes and construction litigation. Appears before all Quebec and federal courts and the Supreme Court of Canada representing interests active in marine industry, including shipowners, charterers, shippers, consignees, freight forwarders, brokers, warehousemen, port authorities and shipyards. Also has expertise in litigation relating to highway, rail, and air transportation, appearing before civil courts, Commission des transports du Québec and the Canadian Transportation Agency. Specializes in disputes relating to insurance coverage and the liability of insureds. Former naval officer (Lieutenant-Commander) of the Royal Canadian Navy (Reserve). Recognized by Chambers Canada. Education: LLB (Université Laval). Admitted to the Quebec Bar in 1987.
Sarah J. F. Bird
sbird@blg.com (604) 687-5744 Sarah’s practice focuses on project development, project finance, public-private partnerships, Indigenous law, lending and general corporate commercial law. She has extensive experience with leading major public-private partnership and project finance transactions, including representing proponents and lenders with respect of all phases of public infrastructure, transportation and energy projects. Sarah also advises lenders and resource companies on securing financing or refinancing for projects and facilities in the mining and natural resources sector, and assists clients on a broad range of commercial, regulatory and financing matters. Sarah’s energy experience relates to advising proponents, lenders and government entities on the development, financing and operation of hydro, wind, district energy and transmission projects in various jurisdictions in Canada and the US. She has been involved in some of the largest and most prominent projects in Canada, as well as many high-value projects with international components. Education: BA (Queen’s University); LLB (University of British Columbia). Admitted to the British Columbia Bar in 2005.
Rocco D'Angelo
rdangelo@blg.com (613) 787-3549 Rocco practises in most areas of real property law and associated areas of general commercial law, including development, leasing, acquisition and divestiture, financing, and mortgage enforcement. He has represented owners and developers of commercial real estate projects as well as institutional lenders in the financing of shopping centres, hotels, and office complexes. He has acted for both public and private entities in the infrastructure and public-private projects sector. Rocco was called to the Ontario Bar in 1986, received his LLB at the University of Ottawa (magna cum laude, University Gold Medal recipient) in 1984, and a B.Comm. from Carleton University, 1981. He has been selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Canada (Real Estate Law) every year since 2010.
Liviu Cananau
lcananau@blg.com (416) 367-6613 Liviu Cananau is a partner in BLG’s Toronto office. Liviu represents a wide variety of governmental bodies and agencies in connection with land acquisition and expropriation proceedings for large transit, highway and infrastructure projects. Liviu also provides expropriation and related commercial advice to a variety of private sector entities including land developers and builders. Liviu assists his clients with all facets of the “projects” lands acquisition and expropriation process including advice on strategic decisions, transactional matters and expropriation disputes.
Sylvie Bouvette
sbouvette@blg.com (514) 954-2507 Senior partner in the Commercial Real Estate Group. Represents sellers, purchasers, and joint ventures in real estate transactions as well as creditors and debtors in connection with the financing of major real estate complexes. Has headed some of the largest scale real estate transactions (hotels, shopping centres, office buildings, multi-residential properties, and senior housing residences) as well as putting in place very complex real estate structures and negotiating partnership/co-ownership arrangements. Also represents developers and lenders of renewable energy projects, including hydroelectric projects, wind farms, and biomass plants. Her expertise and the nature of her work lead to her supervision and coordination of multidisciplinary teams. Often represents pension funds, REITs, public and private companies, and financial institutions. Obtained LLB from the Université de Montréal in 1985, and was called to the Quebec Bar in 1986.
Cherie Brant
cbrant@blg.com (416) 367-6570 Cherie is a partner and National Leader of Indigenous Law in the firm’s Toronto office. She has an Indigenous law practice with a focus on commercial real estate, energy development, and economic development for First Nations. She provides strategic counsel to several First Nations seeking to fulfill their business development objectives. Cherie also provides counsel to industry clients seeking to develop projects with First Nations and/or to understand the legal considerations relevant to Canada, and with respect to the constitutionally protected interests of the Indigenous nations with which Canada shares its land and jurisdiction. Cherie has received the Lexpert Zenith Award, recognizing women’s contributions in the law. She was named one of Lexpert's Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40. Cherie is both Mohawk and Ojibway from the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte and Wiikwemkoong Unceded Indian Territory. Cherie is a noted speaker, having presented on topics relevant to Aboriginal economic development and energy development across Canada since 2009. She was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2003.
Aaron J. Bowler
abowler@blg.com (403) 232-9489 Aaron is a partner and the National Business Leader in BLG’s Commercial Real Estate Group. He has extensive experience in all aspects of commercial real estate including hospitality, project development, leasing, transactions, and financing. Aaron plays a leading role in large acquisition, financing, development, restructuring and securitization transactions. He advises on real estate, financing, and leasing aspects of numerous insolvencies and restructurings, public finance, and construction law. Aaron has significant REIT and pension fund experience and has been involved in the establishment, financing, and disposition of numerous real estate investment trusts and pension fund-owned developments.
Daniel A. Boan
dboan@blg.com (416) 367-6665 Dan has a dual construction practice and represents clients across Canada from the inception through to the end of all types of construction, infrastructure and alternative financing projects, including procurement, risk management, contract drafting, claims management, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution. Dan has represented all parties in the construction chain, from public and private owners, financial institutions, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, architects and engineers. He prepares and negotiates all forms of contracts and agreements used throughout the construction and infrastructure projects, including traditional construction forms, design-build agreements, public-private partnerships, engineering and architect agreements, supply contracts, and others. Dan has advised clients on a variety of construction, and infrastructure projects in various sectors, including transportation, energy, and mining. He has also been involved in litigation and dispute resolution in respect of construction contract and negligence disputes, professional negligence, lien claims, delay claims, surety bond matters, and multi-party complex litigation. Dan was called to the Ontario Bar in 2000 and received his LLB from the University of Western Ontario.
Emma Blanchard
eblanchard@blg.com (613) 369-4755 Partner in BLG’s Ottawa office. Concentrates on expropriation, planning and development, real estate and general municipal law. She regularly acts as counsel to municipal governments and has significant experience as an advocate and negotiator representing public authorities engaged in land assemblies and in the construction and development of major transit and public infrastructure projects. She also frequently appears before courts and tribunals, including the Ontario Land Tribunal on behalf of both public and private sector clients. Education: BA (Queen's University); BCL (McGill University); LLB (McGill University). Admitted to the Ontario Bar in 2007.
Rob Blackstein
rblackstein@blg.com (416) 367-6024 Rob is a partner at BLG and a seasoned business and transactional lawyer with broad sectoral experience with a focus on energy and infrastructure projects and transactions. Rob’s practice includes domestic and cross-border mergers & acquisitions, financings, private equity, and venture capital. Rob is involved in all aspects of energy and infrastructure project lifecycles including procurement, greenfield development, debt and equity financings, construction, operation, and a number of secondary market (M&A) transactions. Rob has also acted on the formation and structuring of various project and investment vehicles, including energy and infrastructure funds, and has represented fund sponsors and institutional investors in connection with such transactions. Rob is the Chair of the Toronto Board of Trade's Energy Transition Committee and a member of the firm’s Private Equity Steering Committee, and he is involved in a number of industry associations. He has presented at numerous client seminars and webinars and has also authored client bulletins, newsletters, and updates on various legal matters. and mining.
Simon Grégoire
sgregoire@blg.com (514) 954-3151 Simon is a partner and member of BLG’s Construction Group and International Trade and Arbitration Group. Simon advises construction industry players and specializes in complex litigation. He has been involved as lawyer or arbitrator in several large-scale disputes, nationally and internationally, concerning major infrastructural projects ranging from electrical power plants to highways and bridges, aluminum smelters, petrochemical plants, gas pipelines, hospitals, and stadiums. He has published numerous articles and given many presentations in Canada, the United States and Europe on subjects related to litigation and construction, and serves regularly as a trainer in workshops in trial advocacy for younger lawyers. Selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Canada, Chambers Canada, Who’s Who Legal: Canada, and the International Who's Who of Construction Lawyers. Simon is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers. Called to the Quebec Bar in 1988.
H. John Godber
jgodber@blg.com (514) 954-3165 A partner in BLG’s Corporate Commercial Group and BLG’s Client Innovation Partner, John specializes in corporate and commercial law with an emphasis on mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance, public-private infrastructure, and corporate governance. He has advised many of the firm’s largest clients on their strategic acquisitions, joint ventures, infrastructure projects, and public offerings. He has also advised a number of independent committees regarding going-private transactions. John is President and a former member of the Board of Directors of the Montreal General Hospital Corporation, a member of the Board of Directors of the Heritage Club and the Adaptive Sports Foundation, a past member of the Quebec chapter of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), a past member of BLG’s Partnership Board and its National Corporate Commercial Practice Group Leader, and past president of The Canadian Club of Montreal. Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada. He was also named Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law Lawyer of the Year – Montreal in 2018. Called to the Quebec Bar in 1989.
Shane Freitag
sfreitag@blg.com (416) 367-6137 As national leader of the Electricity Markets Group, Shane specializes in corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters in the resource and infrastructure sector, with emphasis upon electricity, water and natural gas. Shane has been a major participant in these sectors for over thirty years in senior legal positions with major utilities in both Ontario and Alberta and in private practice. Shane is involved in all aspects of the procurement and development of projects in Canada with a focus on the key underlying material agreements and regulatory approvals. He has negotiated numerous agreements for the purchase and sale of power, gas, and steam, and other industrial-related agreements. He is Chair of the Section on Energy, Environment, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure Law of the International Bar Association (SEERIL). Shane is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Association of Power Producers of Ontario (APPrO). Among numerous other distinctions over the years, he is recognized in The Legal 500 Canada and Chambers Canada. Called to the Bar in Ontario, Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and Alberta.
Bruce E. Fowler
bfowler@blg.com (416) 367-6194 Bruce is senior counsel in BLG’s Financial Services, Energy Law, and Public-Private Infrastructure Projects Groups. He specializes in banking, lending, and project finance. He provides project finance advice and services to clients engaged in the development, financing, or acquisition of power, infrastructure, and alternative financing and procurement projects. Bruce has acted for project developers, sponsors, proponents, lenders and debt arrangers, underwriters, and investors on major power projects and transportation, hospital, and other social infrastructure projects in all regions of Canada and internationally. Recognized in Chambers Global, Chambers Canada, IFLR1000, The Best Lawyers in Canada and The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Obtained LLM from Columbia University in 1984 and LLB from the University of Windsor in 1982. Called to the Bar in Ontario (1988), New York (1987), and Alberta (1983).
Jean-Marie Fontaine
jfontaine@blg.com (514) 954-3196 Jean-Marie is the National Leader of BLG’s Shipping Focus Group. He practises in all areas of maritime law including cargo, freight, and demurrage claims, collisions, spills, disputes relating to shipbuilding and charterparty contracts, and the arrest of ships and cargos. He has expertise in the drafting of contracts of affreightment, logistics and warehousing agreements, charterparties, the purchase, sale, and financing of ships, applications for coasting trade licences, the importation and registration of vessels, and marine insurance defence and regulatory matters. Jean-Marie’s transportation law practice extends to aviation and trucking matters including passenger and cargo claims. He has represented clients before civil and administrative courts, including the Supreme Court, the Federal Court of Appeal and Quebec Court of Appeal, as well as the Canadian Transportation Agency. He is a member of the Executive of Youth of Shipping and the Interim Secretary-Treasurer of the Canadian Maritime Law Association. Co-author of the chapter on “General Average of Essentials of Canadian Law,” Maritime Law, 2nd ed. Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada (Maritime Law) and Chambers Canada. Called to the Quebec Bar in 2000.
Christopher W. Eagles
ceagles@blg.com (604) 640-4136 Christopher Eagles is a Partner in BLG’s Vancouver office. As a general commercial law practitioner, Chris focuses his practice in the areas of public-private partnerships, procurement and infrastructure. His expertise includes drafting, negotiating and reviewing public-private partnerships, design-build, integrated project delivery, construction, consulting, supply and related agreements as well as working with project technical (engineering and architectural) teams to review and integrate specifications with the other contract documents. Chris has also acted as counsel in construction and general commercial litigation. Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada (Construction Law) and in IFLR1000 (Project Development; Project Finance - Highly Regarded - State). Education: LLB, University of Victoria, 2000. Admitted to British Columbia Bar in 2001.
Pascale Dionne
pdionne@blg.com (514) 954-2516 Pascale heads BLG's Montreal corporate and commercial group as well as the firm’s Quebec practice in public infrastructures. Her special expertise in commercial law includes extensive experience in corporate finance. Having worked with a wide array of clients on a variety of transactions, Pascale has a broad and thorough understanding of business issues. This helps her devise optimal strategies and achieve desired outcomes for the benefit of all parties involved. Pascale has unique expertise in mezzanine and subordinated financing, as well as with structuring and negotiating intercreditors arrangements. She is also experienced in the taking of security interest over various class types of assets and rights, including aircraft, aircraft engines, mining rights and contracts. She has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada since 2020, including as Lawyer of the Year for Montreal in Project Finance Law in 2023.
Simon Daigle
sdaigle@blg.com (514) 954-3188 Simon's practice focuses mainly on civil and commercial litigation, as well as on construction law and professional liability of engineers and architects. He advises property owners, promoters, contractors, subcontractors, materials suppliers, insurers and other stakeholders on matters related to legal hypothecs, surety and bonds, calls for tenders and construction claims. Simon also acts for bonding companies in claims related to performance and labour material bonds. He participates in preparing cases for litigation and pleads regularly before the various courts in Quebec. Simon is recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada (Construction Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Law). He was called to the Quebec Bar in 2012.
Gabriel Lefebvre
glefebvre@blg.com (514) 954-2580 Partner in Construction Group of BLG’s Montréal office. Regional practice leader for both Construction and Commercial Litigation Groups. Practice focuses on matters of contractors' claims and infrastructure projects. Represents and advises contractors, property owners, engineers, bonding companies, and insurers in matters involving all aspects of construction industry. Involved in many high-profile cases and advises clients for major infrastructure projects. Former Chair of Construction Law Section – Canadian Bar Association, Québec Branch. Education: LLB (Université de Montréal). Accelerated Leadership Program (Harvard Law School). Admitted to Quebec Bar in 2005.
Dirk Laudan
dlaudan@blg.com (604) 640-4154 Dirk is a partner in the firm’s Construction Group. He is experienced in disputes involving extras claims, construction deficiencies, construction liens, construction bonds, other contract security and surety products, industrial projects, procurement, and insurance. He also provides general and transactional advice to general contractors, sureties, and other participants in the construction industry, and also practises in the areas of defamation, electoral law, and lobbyist regulation. Dirk is co-author of Guide to Builders’ Liens in British Columbia and is on the editorial board of the British Columbia Builders Liens Practice Manual. He was a member of the Builders Lien Act Reform Committee of the BC Law Institute, and in July 2020 with the other members of the committee produced BCLI Report no. 89 on the Builders Lien Act. He has served on the Federal Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee for British Columbia. He speaks and publishes regularly on construction law matters and was a faculty member of the Osgoode Hall Certificate in Construction Law (Western Canadian Edition) program. Dirk received his law degree from the University of British Columbia in 1995 and is a member of the Bar of British Columbia and Saskatchewan.
Gus Karantzoulis
gkarantzoulis@blg.com (416) 367-6336 Partner in BLG’s Financial Services Group and regional leader of the Structured Finance and Securitization Group. Leading practitioner in financial services, focusing on lending, securitization, debt-capital markets, private-equity and project/infrastructure financing. Advises Canadian and foreign institutional and alternative lenders, as well as borrowers, on secured and unsecured lending and other financing transactions, including senior and subordinate debt and cross-border financing, cash flow financing, syndicated loans, and secured and unsecured notes/bonds. Advises issuers, note trustees, debenture trustees, and collateral agents on a variety of debt-capital market issuances. Represents participants in structured finance and securitization transactions on a wide variety of asset classes (with particular experience in commercial and residential mortgage loans, credit card receivables, and other trade receivables). Advises a broad array of clients, including governments, on power projects across Canada and the financing of Canadian public-private infrastructure projects. Recognized in Chambers Canada, The Best Lawyers in Canada, and IFLR1000. Education: MBA from Rotman School of Management and LLB from University of Toronto. Admitted to the Ontario Bar in 2002.
Krista Johanson
kjohanson@blg.com (604) 632-3481 Krista Johanson is a partner in BLG’s Vancouver office. Krista’s practice is focused on construction, engineering and surety disputes. Krista acts for clients at all levels of court in British Columbia and in domestic and international commercial arbitration proceedings. She has appeared as lead counsel at trial in the Supreme Court of British Columbia and as appellate counsel in British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada and Benchmark Canada. Recognized in the Benchmark Litigation Canada’s 40 & Under Hot List. Recognized as a CLEBC Rising Star for her contributions to BC CLE. Education: JD, University of British Columbia, 2009 (received the Carswell Prize for highest standing in first-year law, the Bull Housser & Tupper Prize in Torts, the Allan McEachern Prize in Criminal Law, the Davis LLP Prize in First Nations Law, and the Malcolm MacIntyre Prize in Succession Law). Admitted to the British Columbia Bar in 2011 and the Saskatchewan Bar in 2019.
Yvan Houle
yhoule@blg.com (514) 954-3146 Partner, fellow, and governor of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers. Advises clients with respect to all aspects of the procurement process, including advising on proper procurement models, drafting of tender documents, and negotiating construction contracts. Has particular expertise relating to the application of the legislative and regulatory regimes governing the construction industry and public procurement of construction projects in the province of Quebec. Has argued numerous cases before the Quebec, Ontario, and Federal Courts relating to procurement, construction, surety, professional, and product liability matters. Also has extensive experience related to Indigenous procured projects, particularly in Nunavut and Nunavik. Actively involved in the construction sector as a member of the Executive Committee of the Canadian Construction Association. Also acts as an arbitrator in construction-related disputes. Called to the Bar in Quebec (1989), Ontario (1986), and Nunavut (2013). Included in The Best Lawyers in Canada.
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jmurphy@blg.com (514) 954-3155 John is the national managing partner and CEO of BLG. He continues to act as a strategic advisor to some of the firm’s longstanding clients and his advice covers a wide range of issues, including corporate governance. John is a leading infrastructure and construction lawyer involved in large, complex construction matters and surety workouts including most recently the fast-track complex construction of the New Champlain Bridge Corridor Project. He regularly represents general contractors, bonding companies, insurers (professional liability of architects and engineers), subcontractors, and owners in various construction matters. He has advised on call for tenders, construction contracts (design build, project management, BOT, PPP), and construction claims (extras, loss of productivity, change in design or methods of performance of the work), and has regularly pleaded before all jurisdictions in Quebec. John represents manufacturers in product liability matters and specializes in matters of fidelity insurance and white collar crime. Civil law degree from Sherbrooke University (1989) and Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University (1986). Called to the Quebec Bar in 1990. Former regional managing partner of BLG’s Montreal office (2006–2017). Member of Partnership Board (2004–2014).
John G. Murphy
pmorrison@blg.com (403) 232-9472 Patricia (Trish) Morrison, KC, is a partner and the national business leader of BLG’s Construction Group. Trish provides strategic advice on the management of risk on construction projects, from project start to completion. She has extensive experience in the mediation, arbitration and litigation of construction disputes on large scale commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects, such as disputes involving tenders, RFPs, construction contracts, liens, design and engineering issues, construction deficiencies, cost overruns and delay. Trish also advises on front-end project matters such as project delivery models, tendering and other procurement methods, contract negotiation and drafting, and provides advisory services throughout projects. Trish is a Fellow and Governor of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers. She is a frequent speaker and writer on construction industry topics and is called to the Alberta Bar and Manitoba Bar. Trish is recognized as a Leading Lawyer in Construction in Chambers Canada; in The Best Lawyers in Canada (Construction Law); in Who’s Who Legal: Canada and Who’s Who Legal: Construction; in The Legal 500 Canada; and as a Litigation Star and one of the Top 100 Women in Litigation by Benchmark Canada.
Patricia L. Morrison, KC
pmorin@blg.com (514) 954-3104 Partner and member of BLG’s Construction Group. Acts on matters related to infrastructure and construction law, such as call for tender issues, conformity, bonds, professional liability, legal hypothecs and construction-related insurance issues. Regularly acts for clients involved in major infrastructure projects. Litigates claims for additional compensation and other complex litigation before the civil courts, in arbitration and before dispute resolution boards. Assists clients in negotiating construction or services contracts in both the private and public sectors. Also assists clients in preparing risk management and risk prevention programs. Regularly invited to speak at the various conferences delivered to the construction industry. Member of the AFG board (Association des firmes de génie du Québec). Vice-President of the Executive Committee of the Canadian Bar Association, Civil Litigation and Insurance section, Quebec division. Fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers. Selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Canada. Selected by Best Lawyers in Canada as the 2023 Lawyer of the Year in Montreal for Construction Law and also included in The Lexpert/ALM Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. Called to the Quebec Bar in 1996.
Patrice Morin
dmiachika@blg.com (604) 640-4220 Litigation partner in BLG’s Vancouver office. He practises exclusively in the areas of insurance coverage (COC, wrap-up, operating/property, marine, CGL, PLI, pollution, D&O, and crime policies), construction (delay/acceleration, contract disputes, engineering/architectural liability, builders liens, surety), real estate, and complex civil liability disputes, including resolution by litigation, arbitration, and mediation. He has represented clients at all levels of court in multiple jurisdictions (BC, AB, SK, MB, NWT, ON) and has advised on appeals to the Supreme Court of Canada. David advises clients with operations in Canada, the US, and abroad on Canadian and international disputes. David is a professional engineer (civil/structural) registered with the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia since 1984. Prior to joining BLG, he worked for major construction companies in BC and the Maritimes as a project manager/engineer on significant industrial, commercial, heavy civil, and marine construction projects. David is recognized as a leading Canadian practitioner in numerous Canadian and international ranking publications including The Best Lawyers in Canada, Doyle’s Guide — Leading Construction, Engineering & Infrastructure Lawyers, Who’s Who Legal: Canada, and Benchmark.
David L. Miachika, PEng
ymenard@blg.com (613) 787-3518 Partner and business law leader of BLG’s Ottawa office. Yves’ practice focuses on real estate, corporate/commercial, construction, and procurement law, with particular emphasis on real estate acquisition and financing, construction contracts, procurement, and business acquisition. Clients include public institutions such as hospitals, municipalities, universities, colleges, and school boards, as well as owner-managed businesses. Obtained LLB and BCL from McGill University in 1985. Called to the Ontario Bar in 1987. Fluently bilingual in French and English and practises in both languages.
Yves J. Ménard
tmccormick@blg.com (416) 367-6091 Timothy McCormick is a partner practising corporate and securities law in the firm’s Toronto office. Tim’s clients include Canadian, US, and foreign public, private, and multinational companies representing a broad range of industries, investment and merchant banks, private equity firms, hedge funds, and sovereign funds. Tim is frequently involved in transactions with international aspects and has extensive experience in a variety of commercial and corporate finance matters, including initial public offerings, alternative go-public transactions, restructurings, reorganizations, joint ventures, and debt and equity financings. Additionally, Tim has assisted in setting up Canadian operations of multinational corporations, as well as the incorporation and shareholders’ agreement in connection with domestic start-ups.
Timothy McCormick
jmaclellan@blg.com (416) 367-6592 James is a senior partner in the BLG Construction Group. He is recognized as one of the leading surety bonding practitioners in Canada. The majority of his practice is spent on advising sureties on complex insolvency, litigation, workouts, and risk mitigation matters. He has been retained as lead surety counsel in the largest construction defaults across Canada. James has appeared on surety law matters in the Supreme Court of Canada and Courts of Appeal in Ontario, Manitoba, and Alberta, and in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland. James has been selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Canada and is a frequent speaker at legal conferences and seminars on topics related to surety and construction law. Called to the Ontario Bar in 1995.
James W. MacLellan
dlongcroft@blg.com (604) 640-4211 David Longcroft is a partner in the BLG Vancouver office. In his commercial real estate practice, he serves a wide range of clients including national and local developers, publicly listed real estate companies, institutional investors, securities underwriters, and mining, forestry, and railway companies. David has developed considerable expertise in the development of mixed-use projects and associated air space parcel subdivisions. He is recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada, Chambers Canada, and is Martindale-Hubbell BV Distinguished 4.4 out of 5 Peer Review rated.
David C.S. Longcroft
jliteplo@blg.com (403) 232-9533 Jonathan Liteplo works extensively in the area of energy and utilities regulation. As a leading practitioner, Jonathan represents participants in the electricity, oil and gas, water and wastewater, and mining industries in a broad range of matters before regulatory authorities and the courts. He has wide-ranging experience representing owners in obtaining: tariff-related approvals under cost of service and performance-based rate regulation; utility cost of capital approvals; change of control approvals; and regulatory permitting for complex and controversial infrastructure projects. His clients value his leadership skills, the comprehensive analytical and strategic approach he brings to each matter, and his emphasis on adopting a team approach with his clients to achieving successful outcomes.
Jonathan Liteplo
mlewycky@blg.com (416) 367-6328 Marta has over 30 years of experience representing developers, landlords, and tenants in commercial real estate leasing matters and has acted for some of Canada's leading developers. Marta is the national co-leader of BLG Beyond Leasing. She has assisted national clients across a broad range of industries with commercial leasing, construction contracts, purchase and sale of commercial real estate, and financing of office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use commercial property. Marta has assisted clients in the negotiation of CCDC and non-CCDC contracts for residential and commercial projects, and in the preparation of precedent construction contracts for Ontario condominium developments.
Marta O. Lewycky
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jvallis@blg.com (403) 232-9404 Partner and member of BLG’s Construction Group, International Trade and Arbitration Group and International Construction Projects Group. Jeffrey’s practice is focused on dispute resolution in the construction, engineering, manufacturing and industrial sectors. He has appeared as counsel at all levels of court in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba and the Supreme Court of Canada. Acts as an arbitrator, primarily in construction matters. Fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers, the American College of Construction Lawyers, and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Member of the Western Canada Commercial Arbitration Society. Former instructor, University of Calgary Law School Trial Advocacy Program. Recognized in Chambers Global, Chambers Canada and The Legal 500 Canada. Canada and Alberta winner of Lexology Client Choice Award (Construction). Recognized as 2023 Construction Lawyer of the Year for Calgary by The Best Lawyers in Canada. Called to the Bar: Alberta (1982), Manitoba (2015), and Saskatchewan (2016). Appointed King’s Counsel in 2004.
Jeffrey D. Vallis, KC, FCIArb
rsquires@blg.com (416) 367-6595 Robin is a partner in BLG’s Insurance and Tort Liability Group in Toronto and is the national leader of BLG’s Transportation Focus Group. Robin advises private and public sector clients in the areas of transportation, class actions, and defence practice. He has extensive experience representing ship owners and P&I Clubs in actions involving domestic and international shipping, aviation insurers in collision and casualty claims, OEMs in the defence of class actions and product liability claims, municipalities in the defence of police officers, and lawyers in the defence of professional negligence claims. In addition to his court experience, he advises clients on corporate matters and liability and risk management issues including drafting of service agreements, contracts, liability releases, indemnity agreements, governance issues, and labour and employment matters. Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2022 as Lawyer of the Year in Toronto (Transportation Law). Called to the Ontario Bar in 2006.
Robin A.F. Squires
rshaban@blg.com (416) 367-6262 Rick is senior counsel in BLG's Construction Group with over 30 years’ experience bringing practical legal and industry-specific expertise to each client. He is actively involved in a large number of infrastructure projects, successfully leading transaction teams and closing a number of P3 deals as well as crafting complex project agreements using most project delivery methods. Rick has extensive experience in domestic and international dispute resolution having resolved countless project disputes appearing at every level of court including the Supreme Court of Canada. He is a founding Fellow and a past president of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers, a former member of the Finance Committee of the Canadian Construction Association, a member of the International Bar Association (ICP), American Bar Association: Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, Fidelity & Surety Law Committee, and Forum on the Construction Industry. He is also a member of the Canadian Counsel for P3s and involved in the Surety Association of Canada and is a past co-director of the Osgoode Hall Certificate Program in P3s.
Rick H. Shaban
dsanders@blg.com (604) 640-4128 Passionate about being an integral team member on infrastructure and other construction projects, including public-private partnerships. Led and advised on legal teams for many projects in health (Fort St John, Surrey Outpatient, Royal Jubilee), transportation (Champlain, Golden Ears, Grimstad, Kicking Horse, Henday, Calgary), education (Alberta and New Brunswick schools), water/wastewater (McLoughlin Point, Britannia, Sooke), and corrections (Okanagan, Nanaimo, Allouette, Surrey Pre-trial) in Canada, the US, Europe, and Asia for public authorities, developers, and design-builders. Frequent author, lecturer, and co-author of Practical Law of Architecture, Engineering and Geoscience (4th ed., Pearson, 2022), and A Practical Guide to Ethics and Professional Practice for Engineers and Geoscientists (Pearson, 2021). Selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Canada, and recognized in Chambers Canada and Chambers Global. Fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers. Professional Engineer licensed in Saskatchewan and BC. Called to the Saskatchewan Bar in 1990, the BC Bar in 1999, and the Yukon Bar in 2015.
Douglas R. Sanders, PEng
ksalim@blg.com (613) 787-3734 Kasim Salim is a partner in BLG’s Ottawa office. Kasim's primary areas of practice include infrastructure projects, such as advising on corporate governance, procurement, and contract drafting and negotiation matters; and business law, including normal-course business advice, merger & acquisition transactions. Kasim is a member of the Corporate Commercial Group and is conversant in French. He is recommended in The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2003 and the Nunavut Bar in 2018.
Kasim Salim
croine@blg.com (604) 640-4178 Chris is counsel in BLG’s Vancouver office. His practice focuses on Indigenous law. He has extensive experience representing First Nations organizations on a range of partnerships, commercial arrangements, and governance matters. As the western regional lead for the Indigenous Law Group, Chris works to build strategic and durable relationships between government, industry, and Indigenous organizations. Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada. Obtained an MA from Simon Fraser University, and an LLB from the University of Western Ontario.
Chris Roine
mrodger@blg.com (416) 367-6190 Senior partner and the Toronto Regional Co-Chair of the Electricity Markets Group. Mark specializes in the commercial, regulatory, and government relations components of the electricity and natural gas sectors, and regarding water, broadband and other municipal infrastructure renewal. For over 30 years he has served as counsel to a range of stakeholders including municipal, provincial, and national governments; large industrial, institutional, and commercial energy consumers; local electricity distribution & telecommunications companies, water utilities, and their municipal shareholders; transmitters; generators; energy retailers; out-of-province electricity importers; and energy regulators. Mark is a director at EMERA Nova Scotia Power (Halifax) and Chairman of Logistec Corporation (Montreal). For years, Mark has been recognized in Chambers Global, The Legal 500 Canada as one of BLG’s leading lawyers, and in “PLC Which Lawyer?” in the Energy and Natural Resources Multi-Jurisdictional Guide. He has also been listed as one of the top 500 lawyers in Canada by Lexpert/ALM 500 Directory because of his expertise in the electricity field. He was also the recipient of the Energy Bear Award by the Canadian Energy Law Forum for his contributions to the Canadian energy sector.
J. Mark Rodger
spitre@blg.com (514) 954-3147 Stéphane Pitre is a Montreal regional leader in BLG’s Specialized Disputes Group. He is also a member of the Commercial Litigation Group and Class Actions Group. Stéphane’s practice is focused on construction, engineering, sureties, and product liability, particularly in the areas of insurance, civil liability, commercial litigation, and class actions. Stéphane’s expertise in the field of construction includes legal hypothecs, surety and bonds, calls for tenders and bids, and other aspects of claims by contractors. He is also experienced in issues relating to private international law. In that capacity, Stéphane has pleaded cases related to the jurisdiction of Quebec judicial authorities and before all courts, including the Supreme Court. He is recognized in Benchmark Canada: The Definitive Guide to Canada's Leading Litigation Firms & Attorneys as a Local Litigation Star: Québec and a Litigation Star. He was also selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Canada. Called to the Quebec Bar in 1999.
Stéphane Pitre
ppatterson@blg.com (416) 367-6109 Pitman Patterson is a partner in BLG’s Toronto office and the National Business Leader for BLG’s Environmental, Municipal, Expropriation, and Regulatory Group. His practice is focused on planning and development law, expropriation law, and general municipal law. Pitman appears frequently at the Ontario Land Tribunal and related bodies in planning and expropriation cases. He also has expertise in complex development and infrastructure agreements, particularly for transit-oriented development. He is recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada and in Chambers Canada, and was named by Best Lawyers in Canada as the 2020 Toronto Lawyer of the Year for Expropriation Law. He obtained his JD from the University of Toronto and was called to the Ontario Bar in 1996.
J. Pitman Patterson
dmydske@blg.com (604) 640-4123 David Mydske is senior counsel in the BLG Vancouver office. He advises clients in real estate law, including commercial leasing. He acts for landlords and tenants on sophisticated lease transactions and disputes. David works with developers for commercial, industrial, and residential properties and projects. His practice also focuses on pension funds, life insurance companies, and other institutional and private investors. David acts for financial institutions and borrowers in the financing of real estate projects, including structured financing transactions involving public and private participation. David has acted on acquisitions and dispositions of real property including portfolio transactions. He is experienced in the structuring of real estate ownership through joint ventures, limited partnerships, and other investment vehicles. David is recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada; Who’s Who Legal: Canada; and was named Commercial Leasing Lawyer of the Year for Vancouver in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2019.
David P.L. Mydske
jyoung@blg.com (613) 369-4773 Jamison is a partner in the BLG Ottawa office and the Regional Group Manager of the Business Law Group. His practice encompasses all aspects of commercial real estate including acquisitions and dispositions, financings, leasing, and related commercial advice. He has expertise in negotiating complex real estate acquisitions and commercial transactions and has significant experience working on mixed-use developments involving public sector entities. Jamison has a BSc (joint advanced major in business administration) from St. Francis Xavier University and an LLB from the University of Ottawa. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 2008 and the Nunavut Bar in 2014.
Jamison Young
BWoodhead@blg.com (403) 232-9765 Bill Woodhead is a partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP working in its Calgary and Vancouver offices. He practises corporate commercial, construction, and energy law, with an emphasis on procurement and construction law. He acts for clients involved in public-private partnership, commercial, residential, and mixed-use development and industrial EPC projects. Bill often speaks at industry and legal conferences on all aspects of construction and procurement law. Bill is the founder of the Infrastructure Professionals Association in Calgary.
Bill Woodhead
gwalker@blg.com (604) 640-4045 A partner at BLG’s Vancouver office, Graham is the national group head of the firm’s Specialized Disputes Group. He practises transportation law (with a focus on shipping law, rail, and trucking), environmental law, insurance claim defense, and general commercial litigation. He acts on marine casualties, terminal and cargo claims, environmental prosecutions, and civil disputes involving environmental issues, including land development impacts, air pollution, migrating pollution, fisheries issues, transport of dangerous goods, agricultural issues, heritage issues, First Nations issues, mining issues, forestry issues and administrative matters. Member of the Plimsoll Club and the Canadian Maritime Law Association. Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada, Chambers Canada and Doyle’s Guide (Leading Transport Lawyers – Canada). Education: LLB (University of British Columbia). Called to the British Columbia Bar in 1994.
Graham Walker
jvellone@blg.com (416) 367-6730 John is a partner at BLG’s Toronto office and is national leader of the firm's ESG Initiative. He has an energy and technology law practice encompassing corporate, commercial and regulatory issues with a focus on Canadian electricity markets and infrastructure revitalization. His clients include Provincial and Territorial governments, system operators, regulated utilities, developers, investors and lenders. He provides counsel on corporate, commercial and regulatory aspects of the electricity and natural gas industries and power project development for a variety of technologies, with a particular expertise in renewables. John represents clients in proceedings before provincial regulatory agencies, primarily the Ontario Energy Board. Recognized in Chambers Canada. Called to the Ontario Bar in 2008.
John A.D. Vellone
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Robert J.C. Deane
rdeane@blg.com (604) 640-4250 Rob is recognized nationally and internationally as a leading counsel in commercial litigation, international and domestic commercial arbitration, privacy, and intellectual property litigation, among other areas. As litigation counsel, Rob has litigated complex cases throughout Canada and at all levels of court, in diverse areas such as contractual disputes, arbitration-related litigation including appeals, mining disputes, life sciences and other intellectual property disputes, consumer class actions, sponsorship and advertising disputes, shareholder disputes, securities regulation, information and privacy law, and administrative law. Rob has also appeared in significant arbitration proceedings in North America, Asia, and Europe, under almost all major institutional sets of rules, in a wide array of industry sectors. After graduating from the University of Victoria as the Law Society of British Columbia Gold Medalist in 1998, Rob served as a law clerk to the Honorable Madam Justice Beverley McLachlin of the Supreme Court of Canada. Rob has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada, Chambers and Benchmark Canada, including as Arbitration Lawyer of the Year.
Michael S. Allen
mallen@farris.com (604) 661-9311 Michael Allen has over 47 years of practice. He has developed a broadly based national and international practice in infrastructure (P3), corporate and project finance, and banking law. He regularly acts for both lenders and borrowers in Canadian and international project finance. This has included transactions in North, South, and Latin America; Africa; Russia; Australia; the Asia-Pacific region; and the Caribbean. His industry sector experience includes infrastructure, mining, energy, forestry, chemicals, and telecommunications. He continues to receive national and international recognition in legal publications. Michael practised for a number of years in his native Toronto before relocating to Vancouver, and is called to the Bar in British Columbia, Ontario, and England and Wales.
Maria K. McKenzie
mmckenzie@farris.com (604) 661-9319 Partner Maria McKenzie practises business law with an emphasis on infrastructure and banking, including advising the public and private sectors and lenders on public–private partnership and other infrastructure projects, construction and procurement, and acting for both lenders and borrowers for secured and unsecured credit facilities and project financings. She also advises on mergers & acquisitions; commercial property purchase, sale, and lease transactions; and corporate reorganizations, and provides general corporate and commercial advice. Maria joined Farris in 1995. Prior to joining the firm, Maria clerked at the Supreme Court of Canada for Madame Justice Beverley McLachlin from 1990 to 1991.
Rui M. Fernandes
rfernandes@grllp.com (416) 203-9505 Rui Fernandes represents domestic and international clients in transportation, insurance and related industries. He advises clients with respect to contract and commercial law including risk analysis and regulatory matters. He provides corporate and commercial advice to foreign clients setting up and doing business in Canada. His insurance practice includes policy drafting, coverage issues, errors and omissions claims, professional liability claims, marine and aviation, inland marine, property and casualty liability defense, products liability and subrogation. Rui holds certificates from the University of Windsor for its Advanced ADR Workshop and Pepperdine University for its Systematic Approach to Mediation Strategies. He is a qualified arbitrator and obtained his Q. Arb. designation in 2019 and his FCIArb in 2020. Rui has conducted numerous mediations and arbitrations both as counsel and as a mediator or arbitrator. He has appeared as senior counsel in trial and appellate courts and agencies across Canada: the Supreme Court of Canada, the Federal Court, Ontario, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Alberta, Canadian International Trade Tribunal, Canadian Transportation Agency, and the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada.
M. Gordon Hearn
ghearn@grllp.com (416) 203-9503 Gordon Hearn represents international and domestic interests involved in the transportation, supply chain and distribution of goods in litigation, regulatory and contractual matters. He advises shippers, receivers, carriers, logistics providers (3PLs, supply chain and “fulfillment” providers, freight forwarders, load brokers, customs brokers and warehousemen) and their insurers on their legal interest and exposure in the international, cross-border and domestic carriage of goods by all modes of carriage. Gordon provides advice and representation in the following areas: Litigation: Cross-Border and Domestic Commercial Litigation, Cargo Claims, Products Liability, Insurance and Casualty Claims; Contracts: Drafting and Negotiation; Insurance: Coverage and Related Issues; Regulatory Compliance: Operational and Licensing Issues; Sale of Goods (Domestic and International); Multi-Modal (ocean, air, rail + road) and Inter-modal (rail + road) carriage. Gordon is a Past President of the Transportation Lawyers Association and is a frequent speaker at conferences and seminars throughout North America on the above matters. Gordon has authored numerous related papers and articles on the above topics.
cwallace@grllp.com (416) 203-9551 Carole represents domestic and international trucking and bus companies on a wide range of transportation matters including regulatory compliance, defence of provincial offences, contract drafting and commercial litigation. Carole also practices employment law, advising federally and provincially regulated employers in Canada, and employers internationally, on compliance with employment standards, the management of human rights issues, and on occupational health and safety compliance including responding to workplace harassment complaints. She prepares employment contracts, independent-contractor agreements, non-disclosure, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, and workplace policies. Carole also assists her clients with preparing termination packages, and responding to wrongful dismissal claims, unjust dismissal complaints, and human rights applications. She appears on her clients’ behalf before the Ontario Court of Justice, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Divisional Court and Court of Appeal, the Licence Appeal Tribunal, the Ontario Labour Relations Board, Canada Industrial Relations Board, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal and the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal.
Carole McAfee Wallace
kstoll@grllp.com (416) 203-9509 Kim’s practice includes a specialty in marine and trucking, logistics, cargo losses, loss transfer, transportation-related personal injury litigation and also products liability. She has years of experience in advice, litigation, mediation and adjustment of property casualty matters. Kim regularly provides detailed complex insurance coverage advice including for bespoke transportation policies. Kim has acted as Excess Counsel and for Underinsured entities. Kim has conducted trials in the Ontario Superior Court and Federal Court of Canada. She is a regular industry speaker on transportation topics. Kim is an active mediator across Canada specializing in transportation cases but available for all litigated matters. She holds her Certificate in ADR and Advanced ADR from the University of Windsor and from Pepperdine University, California’s STAR program (Systematic Approach to Mediation Strategies). She is a member of the Toronto Commercial Arbitration Society. Her Q.Arb designation is pending, having completed the TCAS Gold Standard Course. Amongst other roles, Kim is Past President of the Canadian Transport Lawyers Association and is National Vice President of the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (Canada).
Kim Stoll
Brendan D. Bowles
bb@glaholt.com (416) 368-8280 Brendan Bowles is a partner at Glaholt Bowles LLP and is the recipient of the OBA’s 2021 award for excellence in infrastructure and construction law. Mr. Bowles acts for a variety of clients involved in construction including subcontractors, general contractors, owners, design professionals, sureties and insurers. He is experienced lead counsel in the arbitration, mediation and litigation of construction disputes. Mr. Bowles graduated from Queen’s University with a BA in 1995 and an LLB in 1998, and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2000. In 2004, he was designated as an Associate in Canadian Surety Bonding by the Surety Association of Canada. In 2011 he was certified by the LSO as a Specialist in Construction Law. In 2021 and 2022, he received certificates in Mediation and Conflict Management and in Negotiation and Leadership from Harvard Law School. From 2002 to 2017, he volunteered on the Executive for the Construction and Infrastructure Law Section of the OBA, serving as Chair of the Section in 2015–2016. Mr. Bowles was formerly a lecturer in construction law at Toronto Metropolitan University and George Brown College and has served as a guest lecturer at the U of T, Faculty of Law. Presently, he is Vice Chair of The Advocates’ Society Arbitration and Mediation Practice Group.
Andrea Lee
al@glaholt.com (416) 368-828 Andrea Lee is certified as a Specialist in Construction Law by the Law Society of Ontario and a Fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers. She was the 2020–2021 Chair of the OBA Construction and Infrastructure Law Section. Andrea obtained her Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Toronto and her Bachelor of Law at Queen’s University. Andrea represents owners, developers, contractors, and design professionals in complex litigation and arbitration matters involving liens, trusts, bonds, construction deficiencies, delay claims, and professional negligence. Andrea also advises clients with respect to construction contracts and design agreements under various project delivery methods. She contributed to Halsbury’s Laws of Canada, Construction and Review of Construction Law: Recent Developments and co-edited Bidding and Tendering, What is the Law? (6th edition). Andrea teaches construction law at Queen’s University and through the Osgoode LLM program, and she is a skills instructor with The Advocates’ Society. Andrea is a member of the RAIC Practice Support Committee and mentors young professionals through the OBA’s mentorship program and the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers.
lenawang@glaholt.com (416) 368-8280 Lena Wang is certified as a Specialist in Construction Law by the Law Society of Ontario. Lena has experience representing clients on a variety of complex disputes on infrastructure, industrial and commercial projects. Lena has represented clients at trial and on appeal and regularly advises parties in the industry with respect to construction contracts. Lena is a frequent speaker and published writer on construction law and is a co-author of the Annotated Ontario Construction Act (Thomson Reuters, 2022). Lena is an Associate of Canadian Surety Bonding (A.C.S.B.), a designation conferred by the Surety Association of Canada. Lena is a section executive of the CBA’s Construction and Infrastructure section and a member-at-large of The Advocates' Society’s Construction Law Practice Group.
Lena Wang
mvalo@glaholt.com (416) 368-8280 Michael specializes in international construction arbitration, and has experience working for owners, contractors, and engineers. His work focuses on large-scale infrastructure projects including pipelines, power generation and transmission, refineries, tunneling, light rail, mining and hospitals. Michael’s experience includes disputes under ICC and UNCITRAL rules, as well as ad hoc rules. Michael also advises clients in respect of disputes before project Dispute Resolution Boards. Michael’s dispute practice relates to all manner of project delivery methods including EPC and EPCM contracts, as well as public-private partnerships (P3). Michael has extensive experience with claims for disruption, delay and prolongation, designer negligence, and construction deficiencies. Michael is an Adjunct Professor of construction law at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. He is the co-author of a chapter in Review of Construction Law: Recent Developments (Toronto: Carswell, 2012) on the subject of “Building Information Modeling,” and the chapter “Sustainable Construction” in Modern Legal Landscape of Design Professional Practice. Michael was formerly a co-editor of the IBA’s Construction Law International.
Michael Valo
Jeffrey A. Armel
jarmel@kmlaw.ca (416) 595-2069 Jeffrey assists and advises successful businesses and entrepreneurs in the area of construction law with a focus on litigation. He is well adept at handling disputes before the courts including tort actions, construction lien litigation, and breach of trust actions. In addition to his litigation practice, Jeffrey reviews construction contracts on behalf of his clients and assists them in preparing new contracts. He is passionate about helping clients make informed decisions, is well respected by them, and also enjoys an excellent reputation with the courts and opposing lawyers. Jeffrey advises and represents all facets of the construction industry and his clients include owners, suppliers, contractors, engineers, trades, and sureties. He is a partner in Koskie Minsky’s Litigation Group and has been certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Construction Law. He has written several articles on construction law issues and has been a speaker and chairperson at Ontario Bar Association conferences, The Advocates’ Society seminars, and private industry forums including the Toronto Construction Association.
Jeffrey J. Long
jlong@kmlaw.ca (416) 595-2125 Partner and leader of the Construction Law Group. Jeffrey manages a dynamic advocacy practice specializing in commercial and construction litigation with an unrelenting delivery of effective and strategic legal counsel. Named as one of Canada's Best Lawyers for the past several years, Jeffrey has over 30 years of experience and represents many of Ontario’s largest builders, general contractors, subcontractors, trade unions and employee benefit trust funds. Selected as member for the special Advisory Group for the Attorney General of Ontario, Jeffrey provided advice for the Construction Lien Act review and creation of the Construction Act. He also manages an active commercial litigation practice focused on plaintiff’s claims and shareholder disputes. Jeffrey appears regularly before various courts and has accumulated extensive experience in trial advocacy, appeals, negotiations, and dispute resolution relating to shareholder and partnership disputes, real estate development, and a multitude of complex commercial matters. A graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School and practising since 1992, Jeffrey has conducted numerous seminars, spoken on various construction topics at the CBAO and other construction industry events and is author of the Construction Law Bar Admission Course materials.
Jonathan C. Lisus
jlisus@lolg.ca (416) 598-7873 Jonathan’s practice focuses on commercial and public law trial and appellate litigation. He has deep experience with infrastructure and P3-related litigation, class actions for plaintiffs and defendants, product liability, oppression remedies, Aboriginal land claims and securities litigation. He appears as counsel in courts and arbitral tribunals across the country and the Supreme Court of Canada. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. He is a member of the Chief Justice of Ontario's Advisory Committee on Professionalism and a member of the Supreme Court Advocacy Institute. He is a Director of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association and regularly acts as Special Counsel on constitutional challenges to government actions. Jonathan has been lead counsel in many landmark decisions in the area of class actions, professional liability, public and constitutional law, and commercial litigation. He has tried over 90 cases to judgment and argued over 55 appeals in provincial appellate courts and the Supreme Court of Canada.
M. Paul Michell
pmichell@lolg.ca (416) 644-5359 Paul is a trial and appellate lawyer. His focus is commercial litigation and arbitration, judicial review and public law. He has particular expertise in complex cases with a regulatory or cross-border dimension. Over 25 years of practice, he has built experience in a broad range of industries. Paul excels at resolving difficult issues through innovative litigation strategies. Clients rely on him for insight and a creative approach to simplify and resolve their most challenging disputes. Paul has extensive trial and appellate experience at all levels in the Ontario and Federal Courts, and has been counsel in 11 appeals in the Supreme Court of Canada. He has prosecuted cases before a wide range of administrative and arbitral tribunals. He acts as an arbitrator, as a presiding officer under the Competition Act, and a tribunal chair, and has been an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Toronto for two decades.
csmith@lolg.ca (416) 598-8648 Crawford’s litigation practice focuses on complex corporate and commercial matters, competition and insurance litigation, and administrative law, with substantial class action expertise. Crawford has appeared as counsel in all levels of court in Ontario, in the Supreme Court of Canada, in the Federal Court, in commercial arbitrations, and before a variety of administrative tribunals including the Ontario Energy Board, the Ontario Securities Commission, the Competition Tribunal, and the Environmental Review Tribunal. Crawford’s energy practice involves economic issues in multi-party litigation and frequent appearances as counsel before the Energy Board at hearings regarding rate regulation, infrastructure development, and demand-side management. His securities practice includes acting as counsel for investment dealers, mutual fund dealers, registered representatives, and other securities industry participants. He also handles regulatory proceedings and investigations by the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada and the Ontario Securities Commission.
Crawford G. Smith
hbborlack@mccagueborlack.com (416) 860-0054 From hospitals to airports, utilities, bridges and roads, including the renewal of large government projects—increasingly, clients require a team that can assist with their infrastructure projects. Howard leads a team of lawyers in providing advice and representation on many of Canada’s largest infrastructure projects. These public or private projects, including public-private partnerships (P3), often involve planning and construction spanning over many years and engage financiers, as well as all levels of government entities. The Investing in Canada Plan, committing $180 billion over 12 years, is expected to continue, especially given the need for new and replacement infrastructure municipally, provincially and nationally. Working with all stakeholders on these major projects, Howard brings a focused goal-oriented approach to the most difficult problems to find creative solutions. He also traverses the ever-changing regulatory regimes to keep up-to-date on sustainable and climate-resilient requirements. Howard’s clients require the team to analyze and prepare a strategy that will result in a successful conclusion to their infrastructure needs, especially for any special requirements during a pandemic. Howard is a perfect fit as this team’s leader.
H. Beth Allard
beth.allard@nortonrosefulbright.com (604)641-4962 Beth Allard is senior dispute resolution counsel, with extensive experience in complex contractual and tortious disputes relating to procurement, designs and specifications, changes and risk allocation, and disruption and delay. Beth’s intimate knowledge of the construction industry enables her to identify and assess risks, and to formulate strategies to address those risks and achieve timely and efficient resolutions for her clients. Beth’s practice also includes a range of liability defence work for architects and engineers, healthcare professionals and various associations. Beth has lectured and written extensively on various legal topics, including while an adjunct professor in civil procedure at the UBC law school. Beth is the practice leader of her firm’s British Columbia litigation group, and also is the author of “Contribution and Apportionment” in CLEBC’s British Columbia Business Disputes, and is a regular contributor to CLEBC’s Builders Lien Practice Manual.
Alison Babbitt
alison.babbitt@nortonrosefulbright.com (613) 780-8665 Alison Babbitt is an English- and Ontario-qualified project finance lawyer focused on mining, renewables and clean technology sectors. Having previously worked in the London and Bahrain offices, and now located in Canada, she has significant experience advising on both domestic and multi-jurisdictional international projects, including in LatAm and EMEA. Ms. Babbitt has played an integral role advising clients on transactions across a number of industry sectors (mining, renewables, clean technology, infrastructure, P3, conventional power, and oil & gas). She is an organized, solutions-oriented lawyer with a strong familiarity of the policies and terms and conditions of many financial institutions and the commercial realities and issues faced by project developers and among lending groups. Her ability to navigate complex issues and assist with formulating solutions to satisfy often disparate requirements among project participants has been recognized by the clients she serves, which include sponsors, commercial lenders, Islamic finance institutions, export credit agencies and development and multilateral financing institutions. As co-lead of Norton Rose Fulbright’s Canadian ESG team, she is actively involved in advising clients on ESG-related matters and sustainable finance.
David R. Bain
david.bain@nortonrosefulbright.com (604) 641-4812 David Bain practises commercial law with a specialty in debt financing. Since 1983 he has advised a wide range of clients on various aspects of commercial law with particular emphasis on debt financing and lending transactions, including project finance. He serves clients including Canadian and foreign banks and non-bank and private lenders, as well as corporate borrowers in a variety of industries. Over the past 38 years he has been involved in many of British Columbia's most significant financings, involving borrowers in the forest industry, marine transportation, real estate development, manufacturing, aviation and knowledge-based industries. He has provided counsel on many cross-border loan transactions and syndicated financings. His project finance experience has involved infrastructure projects (including public-private partnerships), as well as alternative energy projects. In addition, he has extensive experience in advising institutional lenders and finance companies on consumer lending issues. His commercial practice includes acting for buyers, sellers and lessors of aircraft and negotiating various commercial arrangements. Mr. Bain serves as a trusted advisor to a number of clients with respect to their financing and business activities.
Douglas B. Buchanan
douglas.buchanan@nortonrosefulbright.com (604) 641-4852 Douglas Buchanan, KC, is the Global Head, Infrastructure and Resources at Norton Rose Fulbright practising primarily in the United States (New York) and Canada (Vancouver/Toronto). His practice focuses on project development, project finance and M&A with an emphasis on infrastructure, public-private partnerships (PPP), natural resources and power generation. Prior to joining Norton Rose Fulbright, Mr. Buchanan was the co-head of the global infrastructure and project finance group at an international law firm based in New York City, and prior to that, he had built a leading infrastructure and P3 group at a national Canadian law firm. Mr. Buchanan has acted as lead counsel or a primary legal team member on over 90 P3 transactions in the United States and Canada, a number of which have been recognized as international award-winning transactions. Mr. Buchanan is admitted to practice law in both British Columbia and Ontario and is licensed to practise as a legal consultant in the state of New York.
Horia Bundaru
horia.bundaru@nortonrosefulbright.com (514) 847-6018 Horia Bundaru is a well-respected litigator who acts for large corporations and financial institutions in complex legal disputes, primarily in commercial law, construction law and energy law. He has acted as counsel in several high-profile cases and has pleaded before the Quebec courts, the Federal Court of Canada and arbitration boards. He is past president of the Canadian Bar Association, Quebec branch, and current president of its construction law section, in addition to being a Fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers. Mr. Bundaru has an in-depth knowledge of the Quebec judicial system. He is chair of the liaison committee of the Bar of Montreal with the Court of Appeal and outgoing chair of the liaison committee with the Superior Court of Quebec in civil matters. He also teaches civil procedure as part of the Quebec Bar Admission Course. He has earned numerous accolades for his pleading skills and strategic input and is a sought-after speaker.
Maxime Cantin
maxime.cantin@nortonrosefulbright.com (418) 640-5961 Maxime Cantin practises primarily construction law. He has 25 years of experience in litigating complex multi-party construction disputes, including delay claims, additional costs claims, construction insurance claims, tender issues and engineers’ errors and omissions. He also has extensive experience in contract review and drafting. He also handles on a regular and continuous basis complex commercial litigations. Mr. Cantin thus regularly represents contractors, owners, commercial tenants, manufacturers, service providers, professionals, insurers, lenders and financial institutions before the civil courts and in arbitration or mediation. Mr. Cantin sits on the Executive Board of the Construction Section (Province of Quebec) of the Canadian Bar Association, and he is listed in The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, The Best Lawyers in Canada, and the Construction Lawyers Society of America. He also lectures to various construction industry stakeholders.
R. Max Collett
max.collett@nortonrosefulbright.com (604) 641-4912 Max Collett is a leading environmental, real property, and planning lawyer based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Max has a keen interest in urban planning and the development of sustainable cities. Max advises public, not-for-profit and private clients on infrastructure projects including hospital and related care facilities, brownfield re-development initiatives, and complex mixed-use developments including commercial joint ventures on First Nation lands. He regularly advises commercial, industrial and government sector clients on all aspects of regulatory compliance with environmental laws and other environmental, social risk and governance (ESG)-related matters, and provides strategic risk analysis on complex merger & acquisition transactions. Max is a Governor with the Law Foundation of British Columbia, contributing editor to numerous property and environmental law publications, chair of the firm’s environmental law group, head of the Vancouver real estate group, and past member of the firm’s executive committee. Max is recognized as a leader in multiple legal disciplines: The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Chambers Canada, The Best Lawyers in Canada, Legal 500 Canada.
Stephen P. Coyle
stephen.coyle@nortonrosefulbright.com (604) 641-4879 Stephen Coyle has an established practice in the areas of insurance law and construction disputes with an enhanced understanding of the litigation process and methods of alternative dispute resolution to resolve conflicts. Stephen brings a broad range of skills to meet the expectations of various stakeholders involved in Insurance managed claims, coverage and construction disputes, and is particularly sensitive to his client’s needs, including the need for near certainty when dealing with costs and outcome. Stephen is the lead author of the Construction Law chapter for the CLE Annual Review of Law & Practice, has written legal thought pieces on insurance and construction law, and often presents to legal practitioners and insurance and construction industry participants on these and other legal topics.
James (Jay) J. LeMoine
jay.lemoine@nortonrosefulbright.com (604) 641-4844 Jay is a business lawyer whose work focuses on the commercial aspects of infrastructure projects and business transactions. His practice includes the negotiating, drafting and implementation of long-term commercial contracts, public-private partnerships, infrastructure development agreements as well as project structuring and procurement. Jay has acted for public authorities, project proponents, principal subcontractors and lenders for projects across Canada in the rail, transit, highways, healthcare, wastewater, bio-solids and housing sectors. Jay also advises on M&A transactions, including acting for purchasers and vendors in the secondary market for long-term infrastructure projects.
Jenya Hammond
jenya.hammond@nortonrosefulbright.com (604) 641-4904 Jenya Hammond is a business lawyer whose work focuses on all aspects of infrastructure and construction projects, as well as general commercial matters. Ms. Hammond’s experience includes all aspects of infrastructure projects, from project planning, design and procurement to construction, operation and maintenance across a range of project delivery models, including public-private partnerships, progressive design-build and construction management. She regularly advises owners and bidders on RFP, tender and other procurement processes, including the structuring of procurements, drafting of complex procurement documents, evaluation of submissions and negotiation of commercial agreements. In her commercial work, Ms. Hammond assists public bodies, private companies, health authorities and non-profits with drafting and negotiating all types of commercial contracts. Ms. Hammond is recognized in Chambers in the category of Projects: PPP & Infrastructure and in The Legal 500 in the area of construction law, and has been named in International Financial Law Review 1000 as a Rising Star in Project Development and Project Finance for four consecutive years.
Ian Gosselin
ian.gosselin@nortonrosefulbright.com (418) 640-5029 Ian Gosselin handles complex litigations, primarily in construction law and product liability. He has extensive experience in commercial litigation and is also involved in the defence of class actions. Mr. Gosselin has frequently pleaded before civil courts and arbitration tribunals and has cumulated more than 500 days before the courts over the course of his career. He also acts as mediator in civil and commercial disputes. Due to his considerable experience in construction and engineering, Mr. Gosselin is often called upon to help structure infrastructure projects and draft various related documents and contracts.
Geoffrey G. Gilbert
geoffrey.gilbert@nortonrosefulbright.com (613) 780-3764 Geoffrey Gilbert is a partner at Norton Rose Fulbright in Canada. He practises Canadian and US corporate and commercial law, with an emphasis on infrastructure, mining, and project finance. He regularly assists clients with public and private financing by mining entities; bank financing (including mine project financing and corporate lending); mergers & acquisitions of mining companies and assets; royalty agreements and offtake arrangements; and the structuring and implementation of national and international mining joint ventures. From a projects/infrastructure perspective, Geoff is experienced in PPP and AFP projects with a particular emphasis on complex transit projects. Working for both public and private sector clients, he is able to anticipate and understand issues and problems that may arise during the course of a project and find constructive solutions. Called to the Ontario Bar in 1998 and the New York Bar in 2000. He is recognized as a leader in his field by The Best Lawyers in Canada and Chambers Global 2021.
Vincent Filiatrault
vincent.filiatrault@nortonrosefulbright.com (514) 847-6105 Vincent Filiatrault practises business law, with a focus on private mergers & acquisitions, complex commercial arrangements as well as infrastructure. Vincent also routinely advises clients on a wide range of corporate and commercial law matters. Vincent has developed a business law practice ranging from advising small and medium enterprises in the context of mergers & acquisitions, as well as in the context of shareholders’ agreements and other complex commercial agreements, to advising multinational corporations on large-scale transactions. In addition, Vincent has been involved in some of the most important public-private partnership transactions occurring in Quebec in recent years.
Wayne W. Fedun
wayne.fedun@nortonrosefulbright.com (403) 267-9414 Wayne Fedun has practised oil & gas law in Canada and internationally since 1992. He has prepared and negotiated a variety of energy industry agreements, including share purchase agreements, asset purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements, project development and finance agreements, facility agreements, EPC agreements, transportation, processing and marketing agreements and offshore project agreements. These agreements have related to individual transactions and projects valued at up to several billion dollars, and have involved conventional energy matters, large and complex transactional arrangements, heavy oil and oil sands projects, large midstream transactions, LNG projects, carbon capture and storage projects, gas storage arrangements, transportation and processing arrangements and offshore drilling and production projects. In 2020, Wayne was recommended by The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in Corporate Commercial Law and Energy (Oil & Gas), ranked by Acritas Stars as an “Independently rated lawyer,” The Legal 500 Canada: Energy: Oil & Gas (Leading Lawyer), The Best Lawyers in Canada: Energy Law, Oil & Gas Law, Chambers Canada, Nationwide: Oil & Gas (Transactional), and Chambers and Partners.
David A. Eeles
david.eeles@nortonrosefulbright.com (403) 267-8232 David Eeles has over 25 years’ experience representing project developers, sponsors, industrial hosts and other project participants in connection with the acquisition, development, construction, financing, operation, restructuring and disposition of energy, infrastructure and industrial projects, including renewable energy projects, power plants, cogeneration plants, heavy oil upgraders and public-private partnership projects. In the electricity area, he represented Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners with respect to the development of Canada’s largest solar facility (the Travers Solar Project), and the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) with respect to the development and competitive procurement of the Fort McMurray West 500 kV Transmission Project. He also co-led the legal team representing the AESO with respect to the design and implementation of its Renewable Electricity Program for Alberta, pursuant to which nearly 1400 MW of wind generation was successfully contracted. David regularly assists clients with drafting and negotiating power purchase agreements, and with renewable energy project development matters.
Claudia Déry
claudia.dery@nortonrosefulbright.com (514) 847-4607 Claudia Déry is the Canadian co-head of the construction and engineering team. She has advised and represented before the courts a number of clients in construction-related matters, including major public-private partnership projects. She has experience in drafting tender documents and construction law topics and conducts the annual review of construction case law for the Canadian Bar Association. She has been ranked in The Best Lawyers in Canada since 2006 in the area of construction law, and was recognized in The Best Lawyers Global Business Edition 2021, The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2021, and Lexpert/ALM 500 Directory 2019 and 2023. Claudia is also included as a ranked lawyer in the 2020 Lexpert Special Edition: Canada's Leading Infrastructure Lawyers. She is the past president of the Construction Law Section, Quebec Branch, of the Canadian Bar Association and was appointed Fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers in 2012. She is the co-author of La construction au Québec: Perspectives Juridiques. She completed her LLB degree at Université de Montréal in 1992 and was called to the Quebec Bar in 1993. Ms. Déry also teaches construction law to students enrolled in the master's program at Université de Montréal.
judy.wilson@blakes.com (416) 863-5820 With over 30 years of experience dealing with commercial and procurement issues, Ms. Wilson has advised clients across the globe on the full spectrum of infrastructure and public procurement issues. She has extensive experience in contracts to engage the private sector in the provision of traditional government services. She has also led a wide range of transac-tions to engage the private sector, including design-build-finance-maintain, operations and maintenance, and facilities management of public-sector facilities, as well as the provision of clinical services in the community-care sector. Judy is a leading practitioner in the field of alternative finance and procurement projects and infrastructure development projects in industries such as health care, transit and transportation, nuclear energy, and information technology systems. She has developed and implemented procurement and contract documentation to support a wide range of public-private partnerships (P3s), and has provided advice and legal opinions relating to procurement processes and evaluation, project risk management and mitigation strategies, project structuring, and agreements. Judy is a current member of the board of directors of Halton Healthcare Services in the province of Ontario.
sebastien.vilder@blakes.com (514) 982-5080 Mr. Vilder is a partner and the Montréal Practice Group Leader of the Financial Services group. Sébastien specializes in bank financing, project financing and asset-based financing. He has been involved in numerous bank and project financings in Canada, Europe, Africa and Asia. Other areas of expertise include energy and infrastructure projects. Sébastien acts for financial institutions, investment funds, development banks, sponsors and companies. He is a member of many organiza-tions, including the Barreau du Québec, the Bar of the State of New York and the International Bar Association. Sébastien is also a lecturer on project financing at McGill University. He is recognized as a leading lawyer in all major legal directories and ranking publications.
marianne.smith@blakes.com (416) 863-3156 Ms. Smith has extensive experience in the areas of public procurement, public infrastructure, construction and public-private partnerships. Her practice is focused primarily on procurement law and she regularly advises both public and private sector clients on complex procurement processes, the development of organization-wide procurement policies that comply with the trade agreements and other organization-specific procurement obligations and the drafting of template procurement documentation. She regularly advises owner-side clients across Canada on the development, preparation and ongoing admin-istration of public tenders and procurement processes, and the development, negotiation and subsequent interpretation or enforcement of commercial agreements for the design, construction, financing, operation and maintenance of infrastructure
alain.massicotte@blakes.com (514) 982-4007 Mr. Massicotte heads the firm’s Montréal Infrastructure/P3 group. In addition to corporate and commercial law, he has extensive experience in project financing and public-private partnerships (PPPs). Alain has acted as counsel for several governments or agencies, including of Morocco, Hungary, Bulgaria, Chad, Cameroon, Senegal, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegov-ina, India and Guinea. He advised the successful consortiums on the CHUM hospital complex and the CHUM Research Center P3 projects. He also advised the lenders to the consortium that won the autoroute 25 P3 project and acted for the government of Québec in connection with the Montréal Symphonic Orchestra concert hall and the long-term care facilities PPPs. Alain is president of the Research and Publications Committee and vice-president of the Executive Committee of the Institut pour le partenariat public-privé du Québec (IPPPQ – The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships of Québec). He also speaks on issues affecting his practice area at conferences and seminars. Alain is recognized as a leading lawyer in all major legal directories and ranking publications.
mark.johnson@blakes.com (416) 863-3318 Mr. Johnson’s practice focuses primarily on major power, infrastructure and public-private partnership projects, and related joint ventures, investments, acquisitions and dispositions. He has led significant transactions in a variety of industry sectors and asset classes, including social and defence infrastructure, transportation, nuclear, renewables, manufacturing and tele-communications. Mark has extensive experience acting for domestic and international clients on a full range of commercial matters, including procurement processes, offtake agreements, engineering, procurement and construction agreements, major equipment supply agreements, and operations and maintenance agreements. Mark was law clerk to The Honourable Madam Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella of the Supreme Court of Canada.
catherine.doyle@blakes.com (416) 863-4160 Ms. Doyle practises in the areas of project finance, infrastructure, public-private partnerships and structured finance law. Catherine regularly advises on infrastructure projects, including in the transportation, social infrastructure, alternative ener-gy, power and health care sectors. She has represented a wide variety of financial institutions in the financing of infrastructure assets, including bond underwriters, institutional investors, and Canadian and international banks. She has extensive experi-ence in operating and term credit facilities, asset-based financings, lease financings and structured financial products, and in structuring, negotiating and documenting domestic and cross-border financing transactions in the bank, private placement and bond markets. Catherine’s closed projects include the following: MacDonald Block Reconstruction Project, High-way 104, Royal Inland Hospital, New Toronto Courthouse, Enterprise Data Centre Borden Expansion Project, Stanton Territorial Hospital, Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford, Saskatchewan Joint-Use Schools Projects, Haile Gold Mine, John Hart Generating Station Replacement Project, Fort St. James Green Energy Project, Bow Lake Wind Farm, Northeast Anthony Henday Drive, the Union Pearson Express and New Oakville Hospital.
Peter J. Wiazowski
peter.wiazowski@nortonrosefulbright.com (514) 847-6047 Peter Wiazowski is a seasoned practitioner in cross-border capital markets and banking, both in Canada and the United States. Mr. Wiazowski is responsible for the origination and execution of debt financing and equity transactions across numerous industries, including financial services, healthcare/life sciences, transportation, energy, mining, telecommunications and fintech/martech. Peter leads transactions in connection with all aspects of credit structuring and liability management, including debt offerings and placements, secured credit facilities, debt tender offers and refinancings, as well as debt capital markets and alternative lending solutions for M&A, project finance and infrastructure, in addition to institutional equity capital markets initiatives. He also advises companies on securities regulatory and compliance matters, continuous disclosure obligations and risk management and controls. In recent years, Peter also advised on transition, compliance and policy matters relating to interest rate benchmark transition (CORRA and SOFR). Peter is currently Norton Rose Fulbright’s National Practice Coordinator for Banking & Debt Capital Markets.
Sandra Nissan
sandra.nissan@nortonrosefulbright.com (416) 216-3965 Sandra Nissan practises in the areas of infrastructure, project finance and secured lending. She has extensive experience advising key stakeholders including public authorities, private sector participants and lenders in implementing public infrastructure projects in a variety of sectors, including rail and light rail, hospitals and justice facilities. She also has experience in the secondary market. Recent mandates include: Finch West LRT project, 401 RER Tunnel project, Union Station Enhancement project (Alliance model), Lakeshore West RER Enhancement project and Waterloo LRT project. Sandra also has experience in many aspects of syndicated secured and unsecured lending, acting on behalf of both lenders and borrowers. Ontario Bar, 1999. LLB, 1997, Osgoode Hall Law School.
alain.massicotte@blakes.com (514) 982-4007 Mr. Massicotte heads the firm’s Montréal Infrastructure/P3 group. In addition to corporate and commercial law, he has extensive experience in project financing and public-private partnerships (PPPs). Alain has acted as counsel for several governments or agencies, including of Morocco, Hungary, Bulgaria, Chad, Cameroon, Senegal, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegov-ina, India and Guinea. He advised the successful consortiums on the CHUM hospital complex and the CHUM Research Center P3 projects. He also advised the lenders to the consortium that won the autoroute 25 P3 project and acted for the government of Québec in connection with the Montréal Symphonic Orchestra concert hall and the long-term care facilities PPPs.
catherine.doyle@blakes.com (416) 863-4160 Ms. Doyle practises in the areas of project finance, infrastructure, public-private partnerships and structured finance law. Catherine regularly advises on infrastructure projects, including in the transportation, social infrastructure, alternative ener-gy, power and health care sectors. She has represented a wide variety of financial institutions in the financing of infrastructure assets, including bond underwriters, institutional investors, and Canadian and international banks. She has extensive experi-ence in operating and term credit facilities, asset-based financings, lease financings and structured financial products, and in structuring, negotiating and documenting domestic and cross-border financing transactions in the bank, private placement and bond markets.
Theresa Chan
theresa.chan@blakes.com (416) 863-2479 Ms. Chan’s practice covers a range of corporate and commercial matters with a focus on public procurement, infrastructure and public-private partnerships (P3s). She advises clients on the development, preparation and ongoing administration of public tenders and procurement processes and the development of commercial agreements for the design, construction, financing, operation and maintenance of infrastructure. Theresa is a leading practitioner in the field of alternative finance and procurement projects and infrastructure development projects in transit and transportation. She has developed and imple-mented procurement and contract documentation to support a wide range of public-private partnerships and collaborative contracting models and has provided advice and legal opinions relating to procurement processes and evaluation, project risk management and mitigation strategies, project structuring, and agreements.
yannick.beaudoin@blakes.com (514) 982-4025 Mr. Beaudoin is head of the Montréal Commercial Real Estate group and specializes in local and cross-border real estate, banking and structured finance, infrastructure and project financing and asset-based financing. His expertise in real estate law includes the financing, acquisitions and dispositions of property, the development and leasing and management of com-mercial property. Yannick advises developers, lenders, investors and regularly advises proponents of infrastructure projects throughout Canada, including in the transportation, social infrastructure, alternative energy, power and health-care sectors. He acts for local, national and international banks, financial institutions, asset-based lenders and borrowers. Yannick is also involved in securitization programs of every significant asset class involving Québec assets, including trade, credit card and other retail receivables, lease or instalment receivables, as well as commercial loans, and commercial and residential real estate loans. He advises clients on issues relating to the exploration and the operation of energy-related projects.
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rdeane@blg.com (416) 863-3318 Rob Deane is a partner in BLG’s Vancouver office and the National Leader of BLG’s Arbitration group. Rob is recognized nationally and internationally as a leading counsel in commercial litigation, international and domestic commercial arbitration, and intellectual property litigation, among other areas. As litigation counsel, Rob has litigated complex cases throughout Canada and at all levels of court, in diverse areas such as contractual disputes, infrastructure and energy disputes, arbitration-related litigation including appeals, mining disputes, life sciences and other intellectual property disputes, consumer class actions, securities regulation, information and privacy law, and administrative law. Rob has also appeared in significant arbitration proceedings in North America, Asia, and Europe, under almost all major institutional sets of rules, in a wide array of industry sectors including infrastructure, manufacturing, technology, distribution, pharmaceuticals, energy, and mining. After graduating from the University of Victoria as the Law Society of British Columbia Gold Medallist in 1998, Rob served as a law clerk to the Honourable Madam Justice Beverley McLachlin of the Supreme Court of Canada.
sdaigle@blg.com (514) 954-3188 Simon's practice focuses mainly on civil and commercial litigation, as well as on construction law and professional liability of engineers and architects. He advises property owners, promoters, contractors, subcontractors, materials suppliers, insurers and other stakeholders on matters related to legal hypothecs, surety and bonds, calls for tenders and construction claims. Simon also acts for bonding companies in claims related to performance and labour material bonds. He participates in preparing cases for litigation and pleads regularly before the various courts in Québec. Simon was recognized in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada (Construction Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Law). Called to the Québec Bar in 2012.
cbrant@blg.com (416) 367-6570 Cherie is a partner and National Leader of Indigenous Law in the firm’s Toronto office. She has an Indigenous law practice with a focus on commercial real estate, energy development, and economic development for First Nations. She provides strategic counsel to several First Nations seeking to fulfill their business development objectives. Cherie also provides counsel to industry clients seeking to develop projects with First Nations and/or to understand the legal considerations relevant to Canada, and with respect to the constitutionally protected interests of the Indigenous nations with which Canada shares its land and jurisdiction. In 2017, Cherie received the Lexpert Zenith Award, recognizing women’s contributions in the law. In 2012, she was named one of Lexpert's Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40. Cherie is both Mohawk and Ojibway from the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte and Wiikwemkoong Unceded Indian Territory. Cherie is a noted speaker, having presented on topics relevant to Aboriginal economic development and energy development across Canada since 2009. She was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2003.
eblanchard@blg.com (613) 369-4755 Partner in BLG’s Environmental, Municipal, Expropriation, and Regulatory group. Concentrates on expropriation, planning and development, real estate, and general municipal law. She regularly acts as counsel to municipal governments and has significant experience as an advocate and negotiator representing public authorities engaged in land assemblies and in the construction and development of major transit and public infrastructure projects. She also frequently appears before courts and tribunals, including the Ontario Land Tribunal on behalf of both public and private sector clients. Education: BA (Queen's University); BCL (McGill University); LLB (McGill University). Admitted to the Ontario Bar in 2007.
sbird@blg.com (604) 687-5744 Sarah’s practice focuses on public-private partnerships, project development, project finance, Indigenous law, lending and general corporate commercial law. She is known for her ability to skillfully handle difficult legal and commercial issues, negotiate complex financings, and find creative solutions that manage business risk. She has extensive experience with leading major public-private partnership and project finance transactions, including representing proponents and lenders with respect of all phases of public infrastructure and transportation projects. Sarah also advises lenders and resource companies on securing financing or refinancing for projects and facilities in the natural resources sector, and assists clients on a broad range of commercial, regulatory and financing matters. Education: BA (Queen's University); LLB (University of British Columbia). Admitted to the British Columbia Bar in 2005.
jbilodeau@blg.com (514) 954-3183 Counsel in Insurance & Tort Liability group of BLG’s Montréal office. Practice focuses on maritime law, transportation, and insurance-related disputes and construction litigation. Appears before all Québec and federal courts and the Supreme Court of Canada representing interests active in marine industry, including shipowners, charterers, shippers, consignees, freight forwarders, brokers, warehousemen, port authorities, and shipyards. Also has expertise in litigation relating to highway, rail, and air transportation, appearing before civil courts, Commission des transports du Québec, and Canadian Transportation Agency. Specializes in disputes relating to insurance coverage and the liability of insureds. Former naval officer (Lieutenant-Commander) of the Royal Canadian Navy (Reserve). Recognized by Chambers Canada. Education: LLB (Université Laval). Admitted to the Québec Bar in 1987.
kbarr@blg.com (403) 232-9786 Kevin is a partner in the Construction group of BLG’s Calgary office. He regularly acts for owners, contractors, and lenders. He defends and prosecutes claims pertaining to all forms of construction and energy liens. He also acts for lenders, creditors, debtors, suppliers, purchasers, trustees, and receivers in a variety of insolvency proceedings. Recognized as a 2019 Acritas Star. Education: BA (Simon Fraser University); LLB (University of Alberta). Admitted to the Alberta Bar in 2000.
PBanks@blg.com (403) 232-9781 Peter D. Banks is a partner in the Calgary office of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP. He practises commercial and construction litigation and acts in disputes arising from large-scale construction and engineering projects. Peter has a BCL (with distinction) from the University of Oxford, and an LLB (with distinction and gold medallist) and BEd (with distinction) from the University of Alberta.
dbambrough@blg.com (416) 367-6008 Denise has 30 years’ experience handling both construction and surety bond disputes and civil fraud investigation and recovery proceedings. As part of her construction law practice, Denise handles all types of surety bond claims, as well as a broad range of other construction claims, including complex claims for breach of contract, breach of trust, delay claims, claims against design professionals and construction liens. She has extensive experience representing surety bonding companies in connection with claims under all types of bonds and a broad range of recovery actions, including indemnity actions, claims against auditors and claims against design professionals. She also advises owners and general contractors on a wide variety of issues arising out of construction projects and related disputes. In addition, Denise practices extensively in the areas of civil fraud recovery and commercial litigation involving issues related to fraud, including actions for fraud, breach of trust, breach of fiduciary duty, claims for constructive trusts, Mareva injunctions, Norwich Pharmacal orders, Anton Piller orders, setting aside fraudulent conveyances, tracing orders, and restitution orders. Denise has particular expertise handling fraud claims that relate to construction projects.
dayotte@blg.com (514) 954-3138 Senior counsel in BLG's Construction and Engineering group. Practises in the following areas: construction, infrastructure and industrial projects, product liability, architects' and engineers' professional liability, surety, and insurance. Co-founder of the construction law section of the Québec division of the CBA. Past President of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers. Author of numerous papers on construction and contract law; frequent lecturer to corporations, professional associations, and insurers. Member of the CBA and QBA. Successfully pleaded several landmark cases, including Bank of Montreal v. Commission Hydroélectrique du Québec et al., in which the Supreme Court of Canada defined the duty to inform in contractual matters arising from the general obligation to act in good faith; Walsh & Brais inc. v. Montréal (Communauté urbaine de) REJB 2001-26438 (C.A.); Birdair v. Danny’s Construction Company inc., 2013 QCCA 580; and Hydro-Québec v. Construction Kiewit Cie, 2014 QCCA 947, where the Québec Court of Appeal defined the duty to cooperate in construction contracts. Called to the Québec Bar in 1972.
nandre@blg.com (514) 954-3152 Nadir André is a partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP and a member of the Innu Nation of Matimekush-Lac John. He has extensive experience in Aboriginal law and has worked in this field since the beginning of his career. He services many Aboriginal clients, as well as corporations seeking to do business with Aboriginal communities and Aboriginal business organizations in Québec and elsewhere in Canada. He is directly involved in certain comprehensive and specified land claims’ negotiations throughout Canada. Nadir also specializes in matters connected with resource development involving Aboriginal communities and businesses and has taught Aboriginal Law at University of Ottawa and at Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue. He was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2022 (and since 2009) edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada (Indigenous and First Nations Practice). He was called to the Québec Bar in 1998 and obtained his LLL, University of Ottawa in 1996.
gordon.capern@paliareroland.com (416) 646-4311 Gordon Capern is a senior partner of Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP and a leader of its corporate and commercial litigation practice. Gordon advises clients and acts as counsel in the resolution of disputes in many areas of corporate and commercial activity. He has extensive experience in dispute resolution involving public-private partnerships (P3), where he has acted for significant industry participants including EllisDon Corporation, SNC Lavalin, ACS and Dragados. Gordon is ranked in Chambers Global for dispute resolution where he is described as “a very prominent and effective litigator.” He is also recognized in The Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada as a leading Corporate Commercial Litigation lawyer, and in the Lexpert Special Edition — Litigation. Gordon is a Director of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and a Governor of the International Society of Barristers.
Catherine DiMarco
cdimarco@pallettvalo.com (289) 805-4466 Catherine DiMarco has more than 17 years of construction and general civil litigation experience. Certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Construction Law with a deep understanding of the industry, Catherine provides practical guidance on managing risks during contract negotiations and assists with project delivery plans. When disputes arise, she represents different sectors of the construction industry on claims, or on the defence of claims. These include owners, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, as well as design and engineering professionals. Clients appreciate her ability to distill and prioritize key issues and salient facts that arise in complex construction disputes. Her practical and creative approach to dispute resolution is guided by both business drivers and legal remedies. Catherine has also defended public authorities, including municipalities, in matters involving allegations of negligent design, supervision and inspection. She regularly attends at the Superior Court of Justice and before arbitrators on a variety of construction and civil matters. Recognized by The Best Lawyers of Canada as a leading lawyer in Construction Law, Catherine is also a Fellow of the Construction Lawyers’ Society of America.
Anna M. Esposito
aesposito@pallettvalo.com (289) 805-4465 Anna Esposito’s practice is focused exclusively on construction law representing all stakeholders in the industry. As a Certified Specialist in Construction Law, Anna advises and represents parties in connection with all types of construction disputes, whether by way of negotiation, arbitration, interim adjudication, or litigation. As a mediator of construction-related disputes, Anna brings her pragmatic attitude to alternative forms of dispute resolution, assisting parties to resolve claims or disputes creatively and cost-effectively, without resorting to court. Her ability to analyze complex situations, synthesize the key issues, fashion the best options, and communicate complex legal concepts in an easy-to-understand manner makes her the construction industry’s go-to legal expert. Her attention to detail, high standards of client service, and practical approach are at the core of her successful practice. Anna has also been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Canada for Construction Litigation and is a Fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers.
mruberto@pallettvalo.com (289) 980-5534 Maria Ruberto’s practice is dedicated to infrastructure and construction law. Focusing on the resolution of disputes in the construction industry, she represents all players in the construction industry. From negotiating construction agreements up to project close, Maria provides legal advice and representation on a wide variety of construction matters. As a certified specialist in construction law, Maria is typically involved in complex multi-party proceedings where liability is hotly contested. Her practical advice is regularly sought out in the areas of liens, breach of trust, performance bonds, labour and material payment bonds, contract preparation, and the resolution of all types of construction disputes whether by way of litigation or by other dispute resolution mechanisms. Recognized by The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a leading lawyer in Construction Law, Maria has also been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Canada for Construction Litigation and has been recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2022 Construction Law Lawyer of the Year award winner in Toronto. Maria is a Fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers and a frequent speaker for the Osgoode Certificate in Construction Law Course.
Maria Ruberto
Donald C.I. Lucky
dlucky@rmrf.com (780) 497-3354 Don is Reynolds Mirth’s Construction Team leader. His construction law practice involves providing advice to a large international general contractor and to many public and private owners, in respect to: construction contract delivery models and negotiation; insurance and bonding; tendering and procurement; builders’ liens; litigation and alternate dispute resolution. Don has provided advice to Contractors and Owners in numerous construction mega projects. These include power projects (oil and gas, solar, wind, nuclear and carbon capture) and 100 public-private (P3) infrastructure projects (hospitals, penitentiaries, water treatment and transportation) throughout Canada, the United States and Australia. In addition, he has appeared at all levels of the courts of Alberta and the Northwest Territories and in mediations and arbitrations as counsel and as mediator/arbitrator. He taught the Construction Law Course at the Faculty of Law at the University of Alberta between 2002 and 2015. He is currently on the Board of Directors of a US public company and is a Fellow and former Governor of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers.
Timothy C. Mavko
tmavko@rmrf.com (780) 497-3331 Tim is an accomplished litigator whose work spans two of Reynolds Mirth’s key practice areas: construction law and civil litigation. He regularly represents parties at all levels of Alberta’s courts in commercial disputes. In the construction industry, he represents clients in negotiating and preparing construction contracts, bonding issues, delay claims, builders’ liens, and other project-related disputes. Since 2009, Tim is also a sessional instructor on Construction Law at the University of Alberta Faculty of Law and is the Co-Chair for the Certificate in Construction Law (Western) at Osgoode Law School. Over the last several years he has been involved in both negotiating the contracts and handling the disputes for some of North America’s largest mega-projects. Tim is also an instructor and Team Leader with the Legal Education Society of Alberta on Intensive Trial Advocacy since 2003.
jtaitinger@rmrf.com (780) 497-3317 Jeremy’s practice focuses on Construction Law, assisting clients in a broad range of matters. His construction litigation practice includes navigating complex builders’ liens, delay claims, bonding issues and other disputes arising from construction projects. Jeremy has taught construction law at the University of Alberta Faculty of Law since 2015 and presents at seminars and courses for various educational and construction industry groups. He is also a Fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers. In addition to his litigation work, Jeremy has an active solicitor’s practice. He drafts, reviews and negotiates contracts and documents for commercial, industrial, and municipal clients. His work includes oil and gas projects, public infrastructure projects including recreation centres, pools, arenas and libraries, and commercial and industrial construction projects. Solution-oriented, Jeremy brings a practical sensibility in guiding clients to a sound result. While he has appeared before all levels of Court in Alberta, Jeremy understands the value of resolving matters without proceeding to a full trial, when possible. In his experience this approach reduces the cost, the timeline, and the toll that litigation can take on parties.
Jeremy D. Taitinger
Stephen J. Berezowskyj
sberezowskyj@singleton.com (604) 682-7474 Steve Berezowskyj is counsel and co-chair of the Construction and Infrastructure Law Group and member of the Professional Liability, Insurance, and Commercial Litigation Practice Groups at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP. Steve primarily practises in the area of civil litigation, with an emphasis on insurance defence and construction-related disputes. Steve regularly defends design professionals and contractors in various construction defect, warranty, and general liability claims and provides advice on insurance coverage. He also acts for various interests in the construction industry providing advice on procurement, builders’ liens, and claims for extras and delay. Recognized as a leading lawyer in the areas of Construction and Professional Liability in The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Named as a Litigation Star by Benchmark Canada. Ranked in The Best Lawyers in Canada and by Who’s Who Legal for Construction Law. Fellow, Canadian College of Construction Lawyers. Member, Canadian Bar Association, Insurance Law Section and Construction Law Section.
Jesse Gardner
jgardner@singleton.com (416) 585-8608 Jesse Gardner is a partner in the Construction and Infrastructure Practice Group at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP. Jesse advises a wide range of construction industry clients, including owners, municipalities, general contractors, engineers, and sureties in relation to major construction and infrastructure projects on issues such as delay and deficiency claims, fee disputes, and insurance matters. He provides strategic advice to clients throughout the life cycle of a project including in relation to procurement, design, construction, operation, and maintenance. His practice focuses on effective dispute resolution, advisory work, and strong written and oral advocacy. He has managed complex disputes on large-scale infrastructure projects including light rail train systems, wastewater treatment and power plants, wind farms, highway construction, and mining projects across Canada. He has experience managing delay and subject matter experts through the litigation process and has assisted clients through arbitration and litigation proceedings. Jesse has been recognized as a leading construction lawyer by Who’s Who Legal and Benchmark Canada. He was also featured in Benchmark Litigation’s 40 & Under Hot List and he is an On-Site Magazine (Canadian Construction) Award Winner.
svogel@singleton.com (416) 585-8602 Sharon Vogel is a named partner and co-chair of the Construction and Infrastructure Law Practice Group at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP. She handles the negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation of construction disputes and has appeared at all levels of court. She has been involved with Public Policy mandates, including acting as co-counsel retained by the Ontario government and federal government to prepare reports and make recommendations on prompt payment and adjudication. Sharon is a Senior Fellow at the University of Melbourne where she teaches international construction law and is co-author of the text, A Guide to Canadian Construction Insurance Law. Sharon is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Canadian College of Construction Lawyers, and American College of Construction Lawyers. She was selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Canada, has an AV preeminent peer review rating by Martindale-Hubbell, and is ranked Band 1 by Chambers Global. She was recognized as one of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada by Canadian Lawyer Magazine, and she received the Female Trailblazer Excellence Award from Canada Law Awards. She has been named as Canadian Construction Litigator of the Year by Benchmark Canada for the past 3 years.
Sharon C. Vogel
jsingleton@singleton.com (604) 682-7474 John R. Singleton, KC, is founder and counsel at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP. He has concentrated on the areas of insurance, construction, professional liability, and environmental matters, on behalf of property owners, architects, engineers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and insurers, and has acted as counsel in several precedent-setting cases for clients in these areas and on environmental issues. A Chartered Arbitrator and mediator of complex commercial disputes, he is involved in both mediation and arbitration on behalf of his clients and as a mediator/arbitrator retained by others. Over the past decade has served as fairness advisor on hundreds of infrastructure projects, including the Site C Dam and the New St. Paul’s Hospital. He is an Adjunct Professor of Construction Law at University of British Columbia and a lecturer and author of papers on loss control, construction law, insurance law, environmental law, and other subjects for trade and legal publications. John is consistently recognized as a leader in the construction legal field, regularly earning top rankings from Best Lawyers, Who’s Who Legal, Martindale-Hubbell, and others. Benchmark Canada has designated him a Litigation Star and he is ranked Band 1 by Chambers Global.
John R. Singleton, KC
breynolds@singleton.com (416) 585-8601 Bruce Reynolds is co-managing partner and a named partner in the Construction and Infrastructure Group at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP. He practises contentious and non-contentious construction law. Former counsel to the Ontario Government in expert review of the Construction Lien Act. Co-author, A Guide to Canadian Construction Insurance Law, Scott and Reynolds on Surety Bonds, and Construction, Builders and Mechanics’ Liens in Canada (7th ed.). The only Canadian lawyer among the most highly regarded construction lawyers internationally. Noted by Who’s Who Legal as “‘a top practitioner’. He was the most highly nominated practitioner, and the only Canadian lawyer to be featured.” Rated Band 1 for Construction Law, Chambers Global. Past Co-Chair, International Construction Projects Committee, International Bar Association. Past Governor, American College of Construction Lawyers. Co-Chair, International Committee, American College of Construction Lawyers. Member, Board of Governors, Canadian College of Construction Lawyers, President, International Academy of Construction Lawyers. Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Recognized as one of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada by Canadian Lawyer Magazine.
R. Bruce Reynolds
jlittle@singleton.com (416) 585-8603 James Little is a partner in the Construction and Infrastructure Practice Group at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP. He advises on domestic and international construction disputes, including court proceedings, negotiation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution alternatives and for a wide variety of construction industry clients. In particular, James has advised clients of all sizes and on a variety of different types of projects including on major national and international infrastructure projects, mining projects, hospitals, commercial and residential construction. His focus is on providing a high level of service through effective and timely advice and advocacy while managing and resolving disputes. James is often called upon to advise on construction projects during the design and construction phase, and also provides ongoing advice in respect of dispute avoidance and claims management. James has been recognized as a leading construction lawyer by Chambers Global, Best Lawyers, Who’s Who Legal, and Benchmark Canada, and was recently featured as a leading litigation lawyer in Benchmark Litigation’s 40 & Under Hot List.
James Little
shankinson@singleton.com (604) 673-7479 Stuart B. Hankinson, KC is a partner in the Construction and Infrastructure Practice Group at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP. His practice is focused on complex construction, commercial, and insurance dispute resolution. His clients include owners, developers, EPC and EPCM contractors, design-builders, design professionals, and insurers. Construction and project managers and the various parties involved in P3 projects regularly request that he manage their most difficult disputes. Stuart acts as a mediator and arbitrator and also as a sole Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB)/Dispute Resolution Board (DRB) member. He is a Charter Fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers, and is recognized as a leading lawyer by various well-known legal publishers and rankings agencies including Lexpert, Chambers Global, The Legal 500, Who’s Who Legal, and Benchmark Litigation Canada.
Stuart B. Hankinson
Guillaume Boudreau-Simard
gboudreau-simard@stikeman.com (514) 397-3694 Guillaume Boudreau-Simard is a partner in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group. Over the years, Guillaume has developed a specific expertise in class actions primarily defending manufacturers and banking institutions. His practice focuses on all aspects of litigation, including advising, drafting procedures and representing clients before the courts. Guillaume also possesses a vast experience in other various types of litigation, including matters related to commercial or contractual law, and competition, consumer and administrative law. In the context of his work, Guillaume has represented clients both before courts of first instance and appellate courts, as well as before administrative tribunals. Guillaume has also represented clients in the context of internal and external inquiries related to ethics and compliance, which has allowed him to acquire a particular expertise in the matter.
Eric H. Bremermann
ebremermann@stikeman.com (416) 869-6821 Eric Bremermann is a partner and member of the Mergers & Acquisitions and Project Development & Finance Groups, as well as Co-Chair of the Energy Group in the Toronto office. Eric leads the firm’s business initiatives in respect of Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and is recognized for his work in fostering connections between Canadian and European markets. Eric’s practice focuses on corporate and commercial law, with an emphasis on Canadian-European cross-border issues, including advising on mergers, acquisitions, disposition and financing, corporate governance matters, business and family succession, project development, and the establishment of subsidiaries in the NAFTA marketplace. Eric also has specific expertise in renewable energy and independent power production. He has advised a variety of clients in the energy sector in connection with their entry into the Canadian market, including acquisitions, development and financing of power projects (including wind and solar), and advising on associated regulatory requirements.
Eric Carmona
ecarmona@stikeman.com (416) 869-5597 Eric Carmona is a partner in the Real Estate Group. His practice focuses on commercial real estate and encompasses all aspects of real property transactions, including the purchase, sale and financing of commercial office complexes, retail shopping centres, residential apartment buildings, hotels, retirement homes and long-term residences, as well as secured lending. Eric is an accomplished real estate lawyer whose capabilities set him apart as one of the country’s leading real estate attorneys. He is highly regarded for his expert handling of the whole transactional process from financing to purchase, including significant cross-border deals. He has extensive experience in joint venture structuring, portfolio acquisitions, financings and restructurings (acting on behalf of both lending syndicates and corporate borrowers). He is knowledgeable across a range of asset classes including commercial, residential, retail, senior living and industrial. Eric also practises corporate commercial law, with an emphasis on the acquisition and/or privatization of public real estate enterprises and capital markets transactions.
Pierre-Paul Daunais
ppdaunais@stikeman.com (514) 397-2428 Pierre-Paul Daunais is a partner in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group in Montreal. Focused on general business law disputes, particularly construction law, municipal law, aeronautics and insurance matters, Pierre-Paul’s practice touches on all aspects of litigation, such as providing advice, drafting proceedings and representing clients before all levels of court, including the Quebec Superior Court and the Court of Appeal. He has acquired considerable experience in procedural requirements and strategies and all aspects related to the management of complex litigation, both in interlocutory or preliminary proceedings and in hearings on the merits. Pierre-Paul regularly advises owners, real estate developers, consultants (engineering and architecture firms), contractors and manufacturers with respect to construction, product liability and municipal disputes. He has also acted for aircraft manufacturers and insurance companies in cases involving contractual disputes, product liability, application of foreign law in a domestic context and application of aviation regulations.
Pierre J. Dalphond
pdalphond@stikeman.com (514) 397-3219 The Honourable Pierre Dalphond is a senior counsel with the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group. He is a Chartered Arbitrator, an accredited mediator, a former guest Professor on arbitration at the Faculty of Law of the Université de Montréal and former senior judge of the Quebec Court of Appeal. His practice focuses on commercial arbitration and mediation and providing strategic advice in every field of law. He conducts internal investigations, provides neutral evaluations and acts as expert on Quebec Law in foreign proceedings. He is recognized in various publications as a leading arbitrator and was mentioned in previous publications as one of the best judges in Canada. Since June 2018, Pierre also sits as an independent Member of the Upper House of the Parliament of Canada (an institution modeled on the British House of Lords).
Jonathan S. Drance
jdrance@stikeman.com (604) 631-1361 Jonathan Drance was a senior partner and in January 2014 he transitioned to being a consultant to Stikeman Elliott. He has specialized expertise in project development and financing, including undertaking various activities in M&A and the capital markets relating to capital projects and infrastructure. From 2008 to 2010 Jonathan served on the Board of BC Hydro and, at various times, served as Chair of each of its Corporate Governance Committee and its Capital Projects Committee.
Patrick G. Duffy
pduffy@stikeman.com (416) 869-5257 Patrick Duffy is a partner and Co-Head of the Projects & Infrastructure Group. His practice focuses on project development that includes municipal and planning law, environmental permitting and litigation, energy regulation, and Indigenous engagement. He is highly sought after for his considerable experience with environmental assessments and other regulatory approvals in a variety of sectors, including renewable and non-renewable electricity generation, electricity transmission, mining, transit and transportation, aggregate quarries, and waste management. Patrick also advises clients in responding to environmental inspections, investigations and prosecutions at both the provincial and federal levels. Patrick is an experienced advocate and has appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Canada, all levels of courts in Ontario and a variety of administrative tribunals, including regular appearances before the Ontario Energy Board and the Ontario Land Tribunal. He has acted for both provincial and municipal governments and many of his mandates involve administrative or public law issues, including issues related to public and Indigenous engagement.
Michael Dyck
mdyck@stikeman.com (403) 266-9030 Michael Dyck is a partner in the Real Estate and Banking & Finance Groups. As part of his commercial real estate practice, Michael provides advice in connection with a broad range of real estate, development and construction transactions. He acts for purchasers and vendors with respect to acquisitions and dispositions of multi-tenant office complexes, industrial properties and development sites, as well as acting for lenders and borrowers in connection with various types of commercial real estate financings, including construction loans, acquisition loans, leasehold financings and mortgage bond financings. Michael also has an extensive leasing practice, acting for landlords and tenants in connection with office, industrial and retail leases, as well as long-term ground leases. He also acts for owners and contractors in connection with construction projects, including in the real estate industry and the oil and gas industry. Michael has significant experience in providing advice with respect to ownership arrangements, including co-ownerships and limited partnerships. In his banking practice, Michael provides advice in all matters relating to banking transactions.
Dennis P. Langen
dlangen@stikeman.com (403) 266-9074 Dennis Langen is a partner in the Energy Group and leads the Energy Regulatory Team in the Calgary office. His practice focuses on the regulation of energy development, infrastructure, markets and services. Dennis assists energy industry and utility industry clients whose businesses are focused on oil and gas, electricity, district energy, renewables and hydrogen. He frequently advises clients on all aspects of federal and provincial regulation of infrastructure including environmental, engineering, operational, Indigenous, economic, market and compliance aspects. Dennis regularly appears before the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) in respect of pipeline facility, tolling, tariff and energy export approval applications; the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) in respect of facility, tariff, cost of service, performance-based regulation, rule-making and enforcement applications; the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) in respect of oil and gas development, facility and resource equity applications; and the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) in respect of utility applications. He is routinely involved in review applications and appeals relating to decisions of these authorities.
Maxime Jacquin
mjacquin@stikeman.com (514) 397-2444 Maxime Jacquin is a partner in the Corporate Group. His practice is mainly focused on corporate financings, mergers and acquisitions and infrastructure and energy projects. He regularly acts for institutional lenders, private equity funds, project sponsors and public and private companies in a variety of transactions, including acquisition financings, project financings, public-private partnerships, public debt offerings and mergers and acquisitions. He has also acquired extensive experience in the area of renewable energy, infrastructure and utilities. He is also a member of the Montreal office’s Knowledge Management and Legal Innovation Committee.
Richard J. Jackson
rjackson@stikeman.com (604) 631-1357 Richard Jackson is the Managing Partner and former Head of the Commercial Real Estate Group at Stikeman Elliott’s Vancouver office. Richard’s diverse real estate and commercial practice emphasizes acquisitions, sales, leasing, and all aspects of major multi-use development projects, including zoning, subdivision, environmental and municipal approvals. His practice also includes corporate real estate–based joint ventures as well as First Nation’s treaties and major energy projects. Richard is consistently sought out by top developers in British Columbia, providing counsel on the most significant real estate projects throughout Vancouver and BC’s Lower Mainland. He has acted for the Province of British Columbia on land-related matters in the development of all four concluded modern-day Indigenous treaties in British Columbia. Richard has also played an integral role influencing Impact Benefit Agreements on behalf of First Nations groups and communities.
Peter E. Hamilton
phamilton@stikeman.com (416) 869-5564 Peter Hamilton is a partner in the Banking & Finance Group. He practises extensively in the area of banking and corporate finance with particular emphasis in the areas of corporate finance, project finance, the regulation of financial institutions, derivatives, structured finance and insolvency. Peter has been active on a variety of regulatory mandates in recent years, including advising international banks such as Barclays Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, Allied Irish Bank, BNP Paribas, Société Générale, Deutsche Bank, Bank of New York, JP Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, UBS AG, Credit Suisse and Macquarie Bank and National Australia Bank on the acquisition of Canadian assets, the establishment of Canadian business, transactional matters and associated regulatory requirements. Domestically, he has advised a number of Canadian banks, insurance companies and trust companies with respect to regulatory matters and transactions, including potential mergers in the 1990s. He has represented a Canadian chartered bank in litigation relative to various corporate governance and board matters.
Aude Godfroy
agodfroy@stikeman.com (514) 397-3360 Aude Godfroy is a partner in the Banking & Finance and Real Estate Groups. Her practice covers all aspects of financial services, with a focus on debt financings, on both national and international stages. Aude regularly represents corporate borrowers and financial institutions alike across a wide range of industries including the infrastructure and power sectors in a variety of corporate transactions, such as corporate financings, acquisition financings, project financings and capital call financings. She has also had the opportunity to act for investors, including development finance institutions, in their investments in emerging markets aligning the rise of impact investing and growth.
Aaron Fransen
afransen@stikeman.com (416) 869-5231 Aaron Fransen is a partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions, Banking & Finance, and Projects & Infrastructure Groups. His practice focuses on M&A and the project finance of infrastructure and energy projects in the bond and bank markets. Aaron’s diverse clientele includes banks, securities dealers, technology companies, resource companies, media and telecom companies, government entities and private equity firms. Aaron is recognized as a leading lawyer by national and international directories, including Chambers Canada, Chambers Global, IFLR1000, Lexpert and The Best Lawyers in Canada.
Stefan Fews
sfews@stikeman.com (514) 397-6493 Stefan Fews is a partner in the Corporate and Real Estate Groups. Stefan’s practice is focused on commercial real estate law, secured financing transactions and joint ventures. His experience includes the acquisition, financing, leasing and development of shopping centres, office towers, hotels and other major real estate assets. He regularly acts for REITs, pension funds and other institutional investors in the negotiation and structuring of partnerships, corporations and other business entities established for the purposes of real estate transactions in Canada and internationally. He has acted for the dominant CMBS lender in Canada for the past 20 years. He also has a particular expertise in Quebec agricultural law.
G. Frederick Erickson
ferickson@stikeman.com (403) 266-9016 Fred Erickson is a partner in the Energy – Oil & Gas Group. His practice focuses on significant transactional and advisory engagements, and he has extensive involvement as lead counsel in major acquisitions and dispositions, restructuring projects, project developments, joint ventures, financings, asset monetizations, securitizations and other transactional matters. Fred has considerable experience in most aspects of the upstream oil and gas and natural gas liquids (NGL) industries, including the purchase and sale or development of oil, gas and NGL pipelines, storage, processing and other upstream and midstream facilities. In that regard, Fred represents several major producers, midstream companies and financial entities in their transactional, trading and other oil and gas and NGL matters. In addition, a significant portion of his practice involves advising on derivatives and derivatives-related matters. He has also had considerable involvement in the development of cogeneration, wind and other power projects.
Craig Mitchell
cmitchell@stikeman.com (416) 869-5509 Craig Mitchell is a partner in the Banking & Finance Group. His practice focuses on banking, restructurings and workouts. He has expertise in private acquisition financings, take-over bid financings, debtor-in-possession financings, asset-based lending and mezzanine lending. Craig acts as counsel to both lenders and borrowers on domestic and cross-border financings in North America, Europe and Asia, and as counsel to creditors and debtors in commercial insolvencies and restructurings. He also acts as counsel to private equity funds in connection with leveraged mergers and acquisitions.
David Massé
dmasse@stikeman.com (514) 397-3685 David Massé is a partner and Head of the Montreal office’s Securities Group. David has extensive experience focused primarily on corporate finance and securities, mergers and acquisitions, financial restructuring and corporate governance. He has been counsel to strategic purchasers, financial sponsors, private equity funds, pension funds and boards of directors in several complex domestic and cross-border transactions, including going private transactions and initial public offerings. He is involved in a wide range of industry sectors including power and renewable energy, mining, aviation, telecommunications, technology, pharmaceuticals and entertainment. David has been recognized by various industry publications including international directories, as a leading lawyer in the areas of corporate finance and securities, mergers and acquisitions, corporate commercial and mining. In 2007 and 2008, David garnered international experience working in the London office of Stikeman Elliott. He is a member of the Montreal office’s Finance Committee.
Daphne J. MacKenzie
dmackenzie@stikeman.com (416) 869-5695 Daphne MacKenzie is a partner and former Head of the Banking & Finance Group and serves on the firm’s Partnership Board. Her practice focuses on banking, project finance, restructurings, insolvency and public debt securities. Daphne acts for financial institutions and borrowers in cross-border banking and project finance transactions, and for creditors, debtors, receivers and monitors in commercial insolvencies and restructurings. She acts for private equity funds in connection with leveraged acquisitions and acts as corporate counsel to numerous Canadian corporations. Daphne advises lenders, sponsors and borrowers in connection with project finance transactions in the mining sector. These transactions involve mining projects in Canada, the United States, South America, Europe and Africa. Daphne has been recognized in numerous legal publications as a leading lawyer in among other practice areas, Banking & Finance, Project Finance and Asset-Based Lending.
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gzacher@stikeman.com (416) 869-5688 Glenn Zacher is a partner in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Energy Groups and is Co-Head of the Energy Group. His practice focuses on complex commercial litigation and class actions, particularly in the energy sector, and on energy regulatory law. He has appeared before all levels of provincial courts and the Supreme Court of Canada, and has conducted arbitrations and acted as counsel before various administrative tribunals, including the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) (formerly, the National Energy Board). Glenn is a member of the firm’s Professional and Ethics Committee. Glenn’s energy dispute/regulatory practice includes advising and representing public agencies and private sector companies (generators, marketers, transmitters, developers, lenders, etc.) before the OEB, CER, and in litigation and appeal proceedings before the Ontario Superior Court, Divisional Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Canada. Glenn also has significant experience defending class actions involving deceptive marketing, consumer protection, securities, product liability and competition law claims.
Glenn Zacher
mturcotte@stikeman.com (514) 397-2421 Maxime Turcotte is a partner in the Corporate Group and a member of the firm’s Partnership Board. He has a diverse national and cross-border practice supporting our clients, their boards and special committees with complex and strategic transactions including private & public mergers and acquisitions, corporate & fund finance and project development. Maxime has been recognized as a leading lawyer in these areas by various industry directories such as The Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada, The Best Lawyers in Canada and the IFLR1000. Maxime has developed industry experience in various sectors including in professional services, infrastructure and renewable energy, financial services and insurance. He is committed to offering clients with the best tailored expertise we have to offer, and provide them with proactive, precise and practical advice to meet their business needs. He is a member of the Montreal GBI Committee (Gender Balance Initiative).
Maxime Turcotte
jtempleton@stikeman.com (604) 631-1441 Jamie Templeton is Co-Head of the Projects & Infrastructure Group at Stikeman Elliott, and his practice includes all aspects of infrastructure investment, project finance and banking. Since 2001 he has advised on major infrastructure projects in Europe, Australia and Canada. His recent experience includes advising on many P3s throughout Canada and advising on complex project financings in the energy, renewables and resources sectors.
Jamie Templeton
NShapiro@stikeman.com (416) 869-5252 Neil Shapiro is a partner in the Real Estate Group. His practice focuses on commercial real estate, construction, infrastructure projects, public-private partnerships, commercial leasing, and real property financing. His real estate practice includes all aspects involving the purchase, sale, financing, leasing, and development of all asset classes, including retail and commercial, industrial and office, multi-residential, and hospitality. Neil also has extensive expertise in the construction and infrastructure sectors, and regularly advises and assists a variety of clients on a full spectrum of construction-related matters, including procurement, drafting and negotiation of construction contracts, construction liens, and dispute management.
Neil Shapiro
mschyven@stikeman.com (416) 869-5232 Melissa Schyven is a partner in the Real Estate Group. She is also a member of the Banking & Finance and Energy - Power Groups, and serves on the Associates’ Committee in the Toronto office. Melissa is former Chair of the Education Committee in the Toronto office. Melissa’s practice focuses on commercial real estate, including acquisitions, dispositions, commercial leasing and related matters, as well as a variety of banking transactions with a particular emphasis on project finance and acquisition finance. She has had frequent involvement in transactions involving large real property portfolios, the hospitality sector, REITs, and the retail sector. In addition, Melissa acts for developers and lenders with respect to power generation matters including renewable energy.
Melissa Schyven
dporter@stikeman.com (416) 869-5533 Dana Porter is a partner in the Real Estate Group. He also practises in the Projects & Infrastructure, Financial Products & Services and Restructuring & Insolvency Groups, and is a former member of the Management Committee in the Toronto office. Dana’s practice includes most aspects of commercial real estate, with an emphasis on acquisition and financing of income properties, structured and project finance, public-private partnerships and other public sector transactions. He represents a number of institutional investors, lenders and advisors, both domestic and international, as well as public sector entities and private sector suppliers of services and materials to the public sector.
Dana Porter
gplater@stikeman.com (604) 631-1318 Greg Plater is Head of the Real Estate Group in the Vancouver office, lead partner of the Real Estate Group for Western Canada, Co-Head of the National Real Estate Group and a member of the Projects & Infrastructure Group. Greg provides advice with respect to all aspects of real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financings, pre-purchase transactions, development projects, joint ventures, construction arrangements and leasing (including ground leases of private and government-owned land) in British Columbia and Alberta. His clients include a broad range of public and private real estate companies and developers, pension funds, real estate advisors, lenders and municipalities. In particular, the development projects in which he has provided advice have involved all aspects of the real estate industry and have included significant ground lease, mixed-use, joint development, and complex strata space/air space parcel projects, as well as projects involving the redevelopment of highly contaminated land. Greg has provided advice on a variety of significant public-private partnership (PPP) transactions for transportation, medical, judicial and other government infrastructure projects in British Columbia and Alberta, both as counsel to project proponents and as lender’s counsel.
L. Greg Plater
cperry@stikeman.com (403) 266-9010 Chrysten Perry, KC is Managing Partner of the Calgary office, Co-Head of the Energy Group and a member of the Partnership Board. With more than 30 years of experience practising corporate and commercial law related to energy projects, Chrysten structures, negotiates and drafts agreements for joint ventures, partnerships and other investments in the energy industry. She is widely known for her expertise in operating and governance matters, complex asset purchase and sale, and equity purchase and sale transactions. In addition, Chrysten’s seasoned practice also involves processing, sales and transportation, marketing and operational issues facing energy companies. Her advice is frequently sought in connection with the strategic and business law aspects of oil and gas projects by companies working in the upstream and downstream sectors and by pipeline and midstream companies. In 2020, Chrysten was honoured with a King’s Counsel (KC) designation, a prestigious designation conferred on members of the legal profession to recognize their distinguished legal service and expertise in a particular area of law.
Chrysten E. Perry
sperrin@stikeman.com (604) 631-1310 Scott Perrin retired from the partnership on December 31, 2022, but continues his relationship with the firm as a consultant on various banking matters. During Scott’s nearly 20-year career with the firm he has built a solid practice in the areas of corporate lending, construction financing, acquisition financing, and public-private partnership (P3) financing. He has acted for lenders and borrowers in connection with all aspects of loan financings and other secured transactions. Scott’s expertise has been recognized by numerous legal publications including The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in Banking and Financial Institutions, The Best Lawyers in Canada in Banking and Finance, and International Financial Law Review’s IFLR1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms in Project Finance. Scott’s experience includes numerous syndicated loan financings, several mine financings and power project financings, and a number of P3 financings in the transportation, social infrastructure, and healthcare sectors. His practice has involved transactions throughout Canada as well as in the United States, Mexico and the DRC.
Scott Perrin
Gregory D. Hersen
ghersen@torkinmanes.com (416) 596-2884 Greg is a partner and Chair of Torkin Manes’ Construction Law Group. He has been certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Construction Law since May 2001, and annually recognized as a leader in Construction and Infrastructure Law by numerous preeminent legal directories. Greg provides ongoing strategic advice to public and private sector owners, general contractors, sureties, subcontractors, suppliers and design professionals throughout the life cycle of construction projects. He advises clients on a wide range of construction issues, including procurement, contract drafting, contract compliance, Ontario’s Construction Act, prompt payment, claims relating to tender disputes, delay, claims for lien, deficiencies, contract termination and abandonment, extras, negligence, surety bonds and indemnity agreements, COVID-19 damage claims, and breaches of trust. Greg advocates for his clients before the courts at trial and appellate levels, and regularly participates in ADR processes, including negotiation, mediation and arbitration. Greg is proficient in drafting procurement documents and professional service contracts. As a member of the Canadian Construction Documents Committee, Greg participated in the development of standard CCDC documents for more than a decade.
Michael T. Tamblyn
mtamblyn@torkinmanes.com (416) 777-5366 Michael is a partner in Torkin Manes’ Construction Law and Commercial Litigation Groups, where he practises construction and commercial litigation at both trial and appellate levels. As one of Canada’s leading construction lawyers, Michael’s practice includes dispute resolution claims relating to infrastructure, commercial, residential, and industrial construction projects. He represents developers, contractors, public and private corporations, and entrepreneurs in achieving effective, timely, and cost-efficient resolution of disputes. Michael has been recognized as a leading Construction Law practitioner by various preeminent legal directories.
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