Thanks to the recognition of our clients and peers, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), one of Canada’s leading business law firms, has been named 2019 Projects & Energy Law Firm of the Year by Chambers Canada. This honour recognizes notable achievements over the past 12 months, including outstanding work, impressive strategic growth and excellence in client service.
“This award shows that our clients trust us with their most complex projects and transactions and solidifies Blakes and the projects and energy teams as leaders in the sector,” said Brock Gibson, Chair of Blakes. “We’ve had the privilege to work alongside our clients on some of the most significant projects of 2019. These are projects which will be an important part of Canada’s infrastructure for years to come.”
Chambers highlighted the Blakes projects and energy teams’ diverse portfolio and broad range of impactful projects in virtually the entire spectrum of projects, ranging from an international bridge and border crossing over the Detroit River, to high-profile energy-related projects.
Vivian Kung, Partner in the Blakes Projects and Energy groups, accepted the award at the Chambers Canada Awards, held on September 17, 2019 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel.
The Blakes projects and energy teams offer an integrated approach to projects, sharing information, resources and opportunities in order to help clients navigate the complex legal and regulatory issues that arise. Our lawyers have worked closely with clients through all stages of complex projects, from the early planning stages, to financing, development and construction.