Vivian Kung

Vivian stands out in the legal arena, focusing her expertise on the power, infrastructure, construction, and M&A sectors. Across Canada, her prowess is sought after for significant projects in social infrastructure, health care, transportation, and renewable energy. Her leadership shines in guiding M&A activities within tightly regulated fields.

Her journey includes a pivotal role as senior legal counsel in the construction industry, where she tackled complex projects both nationally and internationally. This role provided her with a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in large-scale projects.

Vivian's early career was marked by a clerkship at the British Columbia Court of Appeal, enriching her experience in corporate and commercial disputes at a high level.

Her work with BluEarth Renewables Inc. is notable, involving significant transactions such as the transfer of ownership to DIF Infrastructure V and acquisitions from Veresen Inc., along with the financing of wind facilities in Minnesota. Vivian's expertise also extends to facilitating a global conglomerate's venture into the Canadian renewable energy market, underscoring her versatility and strategic insight.

In the realm of M&A, Vivian's accomplishments are equally impressive. She played a key role in Equinix, Inc.'s acquisition of data centres from BCE Inc. and Siemens' strategic purchase of Epocal. Her ability to navigate complex transactions is further evidenced by her work with StructureTone and various international equity sponsors.

Her involvement in infrastructure projects, like the Eglinton Crosstown LRT and the New Toronto Courthouse, showcases her capability to achieve financial closures on critical public projects. Her advisory role to the City of Greater Sudbury on a biosolids treatment plant further highlights her diverse skill set.

Recognition from prestigious legal publications underscores Vivian's standing in the legal community, with accolades in project finance law, energy power transactional, and infrastructure projects. Her selection as a Lexpert Rising Star highlights her as a formidable talent in the legal field.

Vivian's commitment to the legal profession is evident through her memberships in esteemed organizations and her contributions to legal discourse, including co-authoring on emerging trends in the plant-based food industry.

Her educational background, marked by top honours, coupled with her bar admissions in British Columbia and Ontario, lays the foundation for her distinguished career. Vivian's influence and expertise make her a cornerstone in her fields of practice, shaping the landscape of power, infrastructure, and corporate law in Canada.