Samantha Cunliffe

Samantha shines as a cornerstone of the Business Law Group in Vancouver, orchestrating innovative solutions for intricate infrastructure ventures. Her knack for navigating the complexities of development, financing, and commercial dealings cements her reputation. She skillfully represents both borrowers and lenders in the nuanced realm of public-private-partnership (PPP) transactions, showcasing her breadth across various sectors such as water treatment, social infrastructure, and transportation. Samantha's adeptness in the PPP domain is bolstered by her ability to leverage a rich repository of precedents. Her proficiency encompasses both financing and commercial documents, offering clients a holistic view on commercial and legal frameworks. Recognized for her promptness, Samantha meets the demands of her clients, including financial parties, with precision.

Samantha's portfolio is studded with notable transactions. She played a pivotal role advising lenders for the $5.7 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge Project, a venture that garnered multiple awards including the 2018 Lexpert Deal of the Year. Her expertise also guided the successful bid for the $2.5 billion Finch West LRT Project, which was named the 2018 IJ Global Rail Deal of the Year for North America. Her involvement extended to advising on the $1.2 billion West Park Healthcare Centre Project and the $417 million Royal Inland Hospital Patient Care Tower Project, both of which received accolades for their social infrastructure significance. Other significant projects under her belt include advising on the $640 million Highway 401 Expansion Project and the $175 million Regional Express Rail Davenport Diamond Project. Her advisory capacity also covered bids for the Edmonton Valley Line West Project and the Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre Project.

Joining the firm in September 2009, Samantha's academic credentials are as impressive as her professional achievements. She holds a BSc in Physics and an LLB from the University of British Columbia, achieving bar admissions in British Columbia in 2009 and Ontario in 2018. Her commitment to legal excellence is recognized by her membership in notable legal associations and her accolades in various legal directories. Samantha's recognition spans Chambers Global and Chambers Canada as a leading lawyer in PPP and infrastructure. Furthermore, she's celebrated in The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for her prowess in project finance and infrastructure law, among other distinguished acknowledgments.

Samantha's practice areas are diverse, covering mergers & acquisitions, capital markets, secured lending & project finance, and procurement. Her industry expertise is broad, focusing on projects, banking & financial services, and infrastructure, showcasing her versatility and commitment to driving forward complex infrastructure projects with legal and commercial acumen.