Vivian’s practice focuses on power, infrastructure / construction and mergers and acquisitions. She is regularly engaged on major project work throughout Canada, including in the social infrastructure, health-care, transportation and renewable energy sectors. Vivian has recently led complicated M&A transactions in the renewable energy space, involving portfolios comprising wind, solar and hydro resources and storage assets and spanning multiple jurisdictions (domestically and internationally). The scope and breadth of her expertise is such that she is able to provide pragmatic advice throughout the lifecycle of a renewable project, including the development, construction, operations, financing, acquisition and divestiture phases. She continuously adapts her broad practice to reflect market developments and accommodate her clients’ needs. Vivian is currently advising clients participating in the largest Canadian energy storage procurement. Vivian worked as senior legal counsel with a construction industry leader, acquiring invaluable in-house experience as the responsible lawyer on complex domestic and international projects. Vivian also clerked at the British Columbia Court of Appeal, where she gained experience in corporate/commercial disputes in British Columbia's highest court. She is a national co-chair of the Firm’s Power and Renewable Energy group and a primary contact of the Blakes Japan practice group.
