Catherine Doyle

Catherine has established herself as a preeminent figure in the realm of finance, specifically focusing on debt financing, project finance, and the intricacies of construction, infrastructure, and public-private partnerships (P3s). She's become the go-to advisor for infrastructure projects across Canada, spanning a variety of sectors including transportation, health care, and energy, to name a few. Her client roster is impressive, featuring infrastructure proponents, financial giants, and both local and global banks.

Her journey in law began with her joining Blakes, making significant strides since her initial days as a summer student in 2019, and continuing her growth through to her articles with the firm in the 2020/2021 period.

Catherine's knack for guiding financial institutions through the labyrinth of financing infrastructure assets is unparalleled. Her work includes advising on bond underwriting, investments, and banking transactions both within Canada's borders and beyond.

With a rich history of facilitating operating and term credit facilities, lease financings, and a myriad of structured financial solutions, Catherine has a proven track record of adeptly managing, negotiating, and finalizing financing transactions that span both domestic and international arenas.

Her expertise also extends to the realm of market acquisitions and project revamps within the infrastructure landscape, showcasing her versatility and depth of knowledge.

Catherine's recent undertakings highlight her capability to lead substantial projects. These include her advisory role in significant infrastructure developments such as the Highway 104 Sutherlands River to Antigonish Twinning Project, where she was instrumental in the successful proposal to design, build, finance, and maintain a crucial highway corridor in Nova Scotia.

Her involvement in the Halton Region Consolidated Courthouse Project as an advisor to a proponent on the construction and maintenance of a new courthouse in Ontario, and her contribution to the Macdonald Block Reconstruction Project, overseeing a C$1.5-billion P3 project in Toronto, underline her comprehensive understanding of public-private partnerships.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge Project stands as a testament to Catherine's prowess, where she advised on a C$3.8-billion P3 project to erect a new international bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan. This project, a monumental infrastructure venture in North America, earned accolades for its scope and execution.

In addition to her project work, Catherine's thought leadership in sustainable finance and infrastructure development is reflected in her publications, including insightful analyses on low-carbon hydrogen strategies and the infrastructure elements of Ontario's 2021 budget.

Her academic contributions as an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto and as a faculty member at Osgoode Hall Law School underscore her commitment to educating the next generation of legal professionals in the complexities of public-private partnerships.

Catherine's legal acumen has not gone unrecognized, with accolades from Chambers Canada, The Best Lawyers in Canada, and The Legal 500 Canada, among others, highlighting her as a leader in her field.

Her educational background, including an LLB from the University of British Columbia and an LLM from Osgoode Hall Law School, alongside her admission to both the Ontario and New York Bars, forms the foundation of her esteemed career.

Catherine's practice areas, encompassing debt capital markets, project finance, and sectors like banking and construction, reflect her broad expertise and her pivotal role in shaping Canada's infrastructure landscape.