Ella Plotkin

Ella Plotkin stands at the helm of her firm's Global Infrastructure & Projects Group, where her expertise in project finance and development, along with public-private partnerships, shines. Her vast experience encompasses not only North America but also emerging markets, making her a pivotal figure in infrastructure development and finance.

Ella offers comprehensive guidance to a wide range of clients including lenders, developers, and contractors across pivotal sectors such as infrastructure, energy, telecom, and natural resources. Her involvement in high-profile P3 projects across Canada and the U.S. is notable. Projects like the DC Streetlighting Project and the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, among others, highlight her capacity to support winning consortia and their financiers in achieving landmark success. Additionally, Ella's advisory role in progressive P3 model projects like the Ontario Line Subway Project and the Ottawa Civic Project further cements her expertise.

Her advisory work for the Province of Ontario on the groundbreaking Wataynikaneyap Project, which aims to connect remote First Nations communities through a vast transmission line, showcases her dedication to innovative and socially impactful projects. This project, in particular, stands out as the first majority Indigenous-owned development of its kind in Canada.

Ella's global footprint extends to significant project finance transactions in diverse locations such as Romania, India, Georgia, Turkey, and Uruguay, underlining her versatility and global reach in navigating complex financial landscapes.

Her leadership and influence in the field of infrastructure and project finance have garnered recognition from prestigious legal directories, including Chambers Canada and the Legal 500 Canada, underscoring her status as a leader in her field.

Beyond her professional achievements, Ella's commitment to the legal community and her advocacy for women in the energy sector, as evidenced by her role in the steering committee for Women in Energy Canada (WIECan), reflects her dedication to fostering inclusion and advancement within the industry.

Ella's educational background, with an MBA and LLB from McGill University, coupled with her active membership in multiple bar associations, underscores her comprehensive understanding of both the legal and business aspects of project finance and development.