Sarah Bird

Sarah shines in navigating complex legal terrains, turning challenges into innovative strategies that safeguard business interests. She's a go-to for forging public-private ventures, steering project development and financing, mastering Indigenous law, and guiding corporate dealings in finance and lending. Her prowess is most visible when she orchestrates significant transactions in public-private partnerships and project financing, often representing those bidding on or financing expansive infrastructure and transport initiatives.

She doesn't stop there; her advice is pivotal for lenders and natural resource firms aiming to secure or restructure funding for ventures and facilities, covering a vast spectrum of commercial, regulatory, and financial concerns. Her track record of experience is impressive, including guiding the winning team for the Gilcrease Expressway West Project in Oklahoma, consulting on the Patullo Bridge Replacement Project in British Columbia, and lending her expertise to the proposed Surrey-Newton-Guildford light rail transit project, demonstrating her integral role in shaping Canada's infrastructure landscape.

Her contributions haven't gone unnoticed; since 2020, she's been a fixture in The Best Lawyers in Canada, earning accolades in both Banking and Finance Law and Project Finance Law. Chambers Canada and Chambers Global have both lauded her as a leading figure in Projects: PPP & Infrastructure. The Legal 500 Canada recognized her rising influence in Infrastructure & Projects as a Next Generation Partner, while The Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory has repeatedly acknowledged her expertise in Aboriginal Law, Corporate Commercial Law, and Infrastructure Law.

Sarah's legal journey began with her bar admission in British Columbia in 2005, following her LLB from the University of British Columbia a year prior. Her academic foundation was laid at Queen's University, where she graduated with honors in English language and literature in 2000. Her areas of expertise are vast, encompassing infrastructure, banking and financial services, project finance, and more, showcasing her versatility and commitment to advancing public infrastructure, Indigenous law, and renewable energy projects. Sarah's career is a testament to her dedication and skill in navigating the complexities of law to drive forward impactful projects and partnerships.