A leader for projects across North America, Torys’ infrastructure practice is ‘world class’, according to clients. The group handles a comprehensive mix of PPPs, infrastructure projects, project financings and secondary market transactions, with dominant offerings in the transport, telecoms, energy — including nuclear — and social infrastructure spheres. Sector specialist Mark Bain spearheads the PPP unit and also co-heads the overarching infrastructure and energy group. Bain is acting alongside Ontario- and New York-qualified Josh Van Deurzen to assist Infrastructure Ontario with its Ontario Satellite Internet Program, a competitive procurement process to deliver satellite internet service to unserved and underserved homes and businesses across Ontario. The infrastructure and energy department is additionally co-led by power expert Krista Hill, whose recent work particularly impresses on the nuclear infrastructure side; and New York-based Tara Mackay, who is recommended for international projects. On the project finance front, Scott Kraag and Milosz Zemanek are names to note. A strong second line of associates includes Calgary-based Emily Stewart, who advises on energy-related infrastructure mandates, and project finance-focused Vidushi Hora. Named lawyers are based in Toronto unless otherwise stated.
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Testimonials
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‘The Torys' infrastructure team is an elite team and the best in Canada.’
‘The Torys team we work with (Scott Kraag, Milosz Zemanek and Vidushi Hora) is world class: practical, commercial and extremely knowledge about all things project finance. From our perspective, there is no better project finance team in Canada.’
‘The team works well together. We've had great experiences with Josh Van Deurzen and Tara MacKay.’
‘The Torys team is very supportive and accommodating. Lawyers listen to their clients and provide terrific support. They take the time to understand the business requirements and consider those in any recommendations.’
‘Valerie Helbronner is an excellent resource; knowledgeable and very supportive, very informed around business needs and works very hard to support the client.’
‘David Outerbridge is knowledgeable, easy to discuss concerns with, understands business requirements and provides excellent service. Charles Keizer is knowledgeable and provides tremendous industry insight in regulatory considerations.’
Key clients
- Via HFR – VIA TGF
- Ontario Power Generation
- Energy Alberta Corporation
- Nuclear Waste Management Organization
- Infrastructure Ontario
- Department of Justice Canada and the Government of Canada
- Wataynikaneyap Power
- Tidewater Midstream
Work highlights
Advised Via HFR – VIA TGF on the design and implementation of the Indigenous consultation and engagement for The Toronto-Quebec City Rapid Train Network Project.
Advised Infrastructure Ontario on the Ontario Satellite Internet (ONSAT) Program, a competitive procurement process to deliver satellite internet service to unserved and underserved homes and businesses across Ontario.
Advised Connor, Clark & Lunn Infrastructure on two transactions to expand its renewable energy portfolio.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Emily Stewart
Practice head
Mark Bain; Krista Hill; Tara Mackay
Other key lawyers
Josh Van Deurzen; Scott Kraag; Milosz Zemanek; Valerie Helbronner; Emily Stewart; Vidushi Hora; David Outerbridge; Charles Keizer