Overview

“He’s an absolute superstar – phenomenally hardworking, knowledgeable and with unusually solid business judgement for a lawyer.”

Will advises developers, investors, lenders and borrowers – in Canada and the U.S. – on large infrastructure and power project development and financing, with a particular emphasis on public-private partnership procurement. He brings a commercial, goal-oriented approach to transactions and focuses on efficiently achieving successful outcomes.

Clients in the renewable energy sector value Will’s extensive knowledge of the complexities of hydroelectric, wind and solar financing. He frequently advises on the sale and purchase of renewable energy and infrastructure projects across Canada, and has extensive experience in negotiating a wide variety of related development contracts.

Acting for Plenary Americas in its C$1.2-billion take-private acquisition of Information Services Corporation, a leading provider of public data registry and information management services, and its related engagement with the Government of Saskatchewan with respect to legislative amendments to facilitate the transaction.

Acted for New Avalon Corrections Partners LP, a Plenary Americas-led consortium in its proposal to design, build, finance and maintain the Adult Corrections Facility Replacement Project in Newfoundland.

Acted for Plenary Americas LP, an equity member of the Trillium M Project Co General Partnership, in its successful bid to design, build, finance and maintain the Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital and Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children in Mississauga, Ontario.

Acted for Plenary PCL Health Halifax HIEP LP in the design, construction, financing and maintenance of the QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project.

Acted for Scarborough Transit Connect, a consortium comprised of Aecon and FCC Canada, for the commercial closing of the $5.7-billion Stations, Rail and Systems (SRS) contract, the second stage of the Scarborough Subway Extension project.

Practice Areas

• Banking/Finance
• Securities
• Corporate & Commercial Law
• Natural Resources & Energy

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2009 (ON)