The infrastructure team at Norton Rose Fulbright provides ‘informed advice that is tailored to the client’s strategic needs’. Distinguished by its ability to operate across Canada and beyond, the practice also stands out for its orientation towards public sector-side mandates, where it acts for municipalities, health authorities and government ministries on large-scale projects in the transport, energy and social infrastructure sectors. Canadian infrastructure head Jay LeMoine divides his time between Vancouver and Toronto and is a popular choice to represent government entities on project development; he also acts for private-sector clients. Other key contacts include infrastructure and project finance partner Sandra Nissan (Toronto); global infrastructure lead Douglas Buchanan (New York/Vancouver); and next-generation partners Jenya Hammond (Vancouver) and Ethan Sinclair (Ottawa).
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‘I think NRF’s unique quality is how it works as a team to manage the file. The partners lead, and are supported by the associates, but the entire team is capable of moving work forward. This is not something I've found elsewhere. It should be celebrated and recognized as it supports business continuity.’
‘Individuals are approachable and bring knowledge forward which is very helpful. Both Jay LeMoine and Jenya Hammond are aware of developments across North America and how they apply to the project at hand, which is highly valuable. They proactively seek to address areas of future concern.’
‘The firm has broad and deep expertise in several practice areas and in the development of infrastructure projects, in particular. Lawyers complement each other well as a team and provide informed advice that is tailored to the client’s strategic needs and objectives.’
‘The team provides good suggestions to explore potential new transactions and provides those ideas at no cost. Overall, lawyers stand out for their willingness to share ideas and information without making a sell.’
Key clients
- AtkinsRéalis
- BC Ministry of Transportation
- Canada Infrastructure Bank
- City of Calgary
- InfraRed Capital
- Interior Health Authority
- Lulu Island Energy Company
- Metro Vancouver
- Province of British Columbia
- The City of Ottawa
- The Department of Justice
- TransLink
Work highlights
Advised the City of Calgary on the C$6bn Green Line Project.
Advised the Province of British Columbia on multiple infrastructure projects, including on its C$6bn rapid transit rail project in Metro Vancouver.
Advised Alto/VIA-HFR on the development of a new high-speed rail network connecting Quebec City to Toronto; the design phase alone is expected to cost C$3.9bn.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jay LeMoine; Douglas Buchanan
Other key lawyers
Sandra Nissan; Jenya Hammond; Ethan Sinclair; Matt Mulligan; Geoffrey Gilbert; Ajit Dhillon