From British Columbia's Sea to Sky Highway to Québec's mega-hospital projects, BLG has been integral in the development and implementation of some of the largest and most novel public-private partnership (P3) projects across the country. Working collaboratively with clients at every stage of the process – from the initial issuance of the procurement documents to financial close – to ensure that interests are satisfied, innovative solutions are created and a timely close is achieved.
As an industry leader, BLG's Public-Private Infrastructure Projects Group has a wealth of experience in providing legal advice to developers, financiers, governments, government agencies and not-for-profit public owners across a broad spectrum of projects. In addition, our extensive contacts within all levels of government have been instrumental in shaping and restructuring policy frameworks for the country's energy, water and hospital infrastructure.
BLG believes that nothing less than achieving results through excellence will do. This commitment to service has resulted in the frequent recognition of many of our legal professionals at home and abroad. Professionals in BLG's Public-Private Infrastructure Projects Group were featured in the 2015 edition of the Best Lawyers in Canada®, the IFLR and Chambers Global – The World's Leading Lawyers, and recognized with a Martindale-Hubbell® AV® Preeminent™ 5 out of 5 Peer Review Rating. In addition, a member of the Group was recently presented with an International Law Office (ILO) Award for client service. This award "recognizes law firms around the world that stand apart for the excellent client care they provide and the quality of their service. The criteria for the award focus on a lawyer's ability to add real value to their clients' business above and beyond the other players in the market."
As a pre-eminent law firm, BLG is uniquely positioned to successfully carry out and close infrastructure projects of any nature or size. No matter where the project, the sponsors, or the financiers are located, our national Public-Private Infrastructure Projects Group works with you to ensure the best possible results.