Gowling WLG
Among Gowling WLG’s key attributes, sources value the infrastructure team’s ‘high level of collaboration’ and ’strong reactivity’. Primarily recognized for its public sector-side work, where it leverages the wider firm’s close relationships with Crown corporations and municipal clients, the group also routinely acts for contractors. In a recent example of its work in the latter sphere, Toronto-based Mark Platteel paired up with talented Vancouver-based senior associate Natasha Rana to advise a consortium (formed by Dragados Canada, Acciona Infrastructure Canada and Aecon Infrastructure Management) on its bid for Phase One of the Calgary Green Line LRT Project. Platteel co-heads the practice together with Toronto-based Ted Betts and Montreal’s Luc Lissoir. Former department co-head Faithe Holder recently retired.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Gowlings is my go to for legal advice on complex deals. It is a firm that really values relationships; every time I have visited the team, the office has been extremely friendly and helpful. There is a good diversity and inclusivity atmosphere, and the staff and IT support have been helpful.’
‘Individuals are well-known in the industry, and make an effort to build relationships which goes a long way in business. Very knowledgeable, and always available to help resolve issues.’
‘We recommend the team for its market knowledge and high level of collaboration, plus direct experience with in-house prerogatives.’
‘In particular, Matthew Bernardo and Mark Platteel both have very relevant experience in-house in our industry space, and are diligent in providing comprehensive advice and actionable options.’
‘The team stands out for its expertise on complex PPP projects.’
‘We value their lawyers for their strong reactivity, commitment to projects and deadlines, and quality of opinions.’
‘A strong advisory team with the necessary depth to respond timely to both planned and unplanned requests for assistance. Very responsive, and produces quality work.’
‘Knowledgeable practitioners, who understand the day-to-day challenges of operational P3 agreements, both upstream and downstream.’
Key clients
- Acciona
- AECOM
- Bombardier/Alstom
- Canada Infrastructure Bank
- Dragados/ACS
- Infrastructure Ontario
- Johnson Controls
- Keolis
- Metrolinx
- Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable
- Ministry of Transportation Ontario
- Plenary Group (Canada)
- RATP Dév., a subsidiary of the Société nationale des Chemins de fer de France
- Société québécoise des infrastructures
- Toronto Community Housing Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised Canada Infrastructure Bank on a C$277m financing in support of a $1.2bn+ (Phase 1) bioenergy project located in Varennes, Quebec.
- Advised a consortium (formed by Dragados Canada, Acciona Infrastructure Canada and Aecon Infrastructure Management) on its bid for Phase One of the Calgary Green Line LRT Project.
- Advised the Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité Durable on the alternate mode public procurement of the Reconstruction of the Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge and Deconstruction of the Existing Bridge Project.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ted Betts, Mark Platteel, Luc Lissoir