‘Very hands on with helping solve problems’, Gowling WLG’s sizeable practice brings extensive experience in representing all stakeholders in infrastructure projects, including public authorities, contractors, project companies and sponsors. Equipped to advise on all stages of a project, the team draws on specialists in procurement, contract negotiation, financing, operation and disputes. The national department is co-led by Toronto-based Mark Platteel, who is recommended for his focus on PPPs, project finance and construction contracts; Montreal-based Luc Lissoir, who fronts the procurement, projects and infrastructure practice in Quebec; and Toronto-based construction specialist Ted Betts. The team also benefits from a strong bench of up-and-coming infrastructure partners, with Natasha Rana and Joey Suri noted in Toronto and Montreal respectively.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Testimonials
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- ‘By far the legal industry leaders in Canada when it comes to knowledge of the progressive design-build model. Mark Platteel and Matthew Bernardo are the dream team for contractors. Both bring experience working in-house, so understand the commercial aspects, never losing the forest for the trees.’
- ‘A very responsive team. Experience in specific fields. Transparent and clear communication. Joey Suri is responsive, listens to the client and is experienced with solid experience in construction. Anne-Marie Brien also brings solid experience in construction.’
Key clients
- Acciona AECOM Aecon Alberici Constructors Alstom Amico AtkinsRéalis Canada Infrastructure Bank Canada Rail O&M Crosslinx Transit Solutions Maintenance General Partnership Dragados/ACS EllisDon Government of Alberta Infrastructure Ontario Johnson Controls Kenaidan Infrastructure Keolis Keolis Grand River Metrolinx Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable Ministry of Transportation Ontario Murphy Infrastructure RATP Dév., a subsidiary of the Régie des transports autonomes de Paris Rideau Transit Group General Partnership SNCF Voyageurs Société nationale des chemins de fer de France Société québécoise des infrastructures TransEd O&M Partners General Partnership Walter P. Moore
Work highlights
Advised Infrastructure Ontario and William Osler Health System on the procurement of the C$1bn–C$2bn Peel Memorial Hospital Phase 2 Redevelopment under a progressive design-build model.
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
Ted Betts; Mark Platteel; Luc Lissoir
Other key lawyers
Lindsay Wong; Nicolas Cayouette; Matthew Bernardo; Natasha Rana; Joey Suri; Anne-Marie Brien