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Fergus McDonnell *

Partner Fasken
Jurisdiction Alberta, 2024 | British Columbia, 2015
Language(s) English
Office(s) Vancouver
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Overview

Fergus is a projects lawyer in Fasken’s Vancouver office with a focus on project development and construction for mining, infrastructure, and energy projects.

Fergus advises project owners, developers, and contractors through the lifecycle of capital projects, starting with project structure and related agreements, through to procurement, contract development, project execution, and close-out. He works closely with project teams to match commercial models with project risks, and has expertise with large and complex projects requiring multi-stage approaches to procurement, collaborative construction contracts, and mid-project restructurings, particularly in the context of public infrastructure projects.

Fergus’ practice also includes other major agreements to support industrial projects and operations, including long term supply and framework agreements, consulting agreements, mining development, and other operational agreements. 

Fergus acts for clients in a range of industries including mining, energy and natural resources, marine and rail transportation infrastructure, real estate development, and social and other public infrastructure.

Achievements

  • Recognized in Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law in Vancouver, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 to 2026
  • Recognized nationwide as a Rising Star in Banking, IFLR 1000 2021 to 2025
  • Recognized as Ones to Watch in Construction Law in Vancouver, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2024

Experience

  • Receivership concluded with sale of assets of Skeena Sawmills, Skeena Bioenergy, and ROC Holdings, [Deal - Alvarez & Marsal Canada Inc.], Fasken acted for Alvarez & Marsal Canada Inc. (the “Receiver”) in its capacity as the court appointed receiver of the assets and undertakings of Skeena Sawmills Ltd., Skeen Bioenergy Ltd. and ROC Holdings Ltd. (together, “Skeena”).
  • Vintop Development Corporation announces completion of their Ovation development and the related sale of 66 affordable housing units in the development to Provincial Rental Housing Corporation and Performing Arts Lodges (PAL) Vancouver, [Deal - Vintop Development Corporation and 813 Carnarvon Street Developments Limited Partnership], Vintop Development Corporation and 813 Carnarvon Street Developments Limited Partnership’s completion of Ovation development project adds 66 affordable housing units to the City of New Westminster
  • Grant Thornton Limited appointed as receiver of Konnect Brookside Villas Limited Partnership and Konnect Brookside Holdings Ltd., [Case - Grant Thornton, Limited], Grant Thornton appointed receiver for Konnect Brookside townhome complex on Firm Nations lands outside of Kelowna, BC.
  • Miniso initiates insolvency proceedings in respect of Canadian licensee, [Case - Miniso Brand], Miniso initiates creditor-driven Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act proceeding against Canadian licensee and related entities.
  • Northern Star acquires Pogo gold project in Alaska, [Deal - Northern Star Resources Limited], Advised Northern Star Resources Limited in the acquisition of the Pogo gold project in Alaska from Sumitomo Mining Co., Ltd. (85% interest and the mine operator) and Sumitomo Corporation (15% interest). Fasken advised Northern Star on all aspects of this transaction, with a team led by Johanna Fi...
  • Haro & Thurlow Acquisition acquires one of the largest strata liquidations ever completed in British Columbia, [Deal - Haro & Thurlow Acquisition Corp.], Haro & Thurlow Acquisition Corp. purchased a 160 unit residential strata building, along with commercial units at the corner of Haro & Thurlow Street in Vancouver. This was one of the largest strata liquidations ever completed in British Columbia.   Fasken advised Haro & Thurlow Acquisition Cor...
  • BuildDirect successfully completes restructuring, [Case - BuildDirect.com Technologies Inc.], BuildDirect.com Technologies Inc. (BuildDirect) successfully completed a financial and capital restructuring under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act. BuildDirect was granted protection from its creditors under the CCAA on October 31, 2017. On November 3, 2017, an order was granted by the ...
  • Walton International Group in largest active CCAA filing, [Deal - HSBC Bank Canada], This CCAA filing is the largest active CCAA in Alberta.
  • Trevali closes acquisition of the Rosh Pinah and Perkoa zinc mines and US$190 million credit facilities, [Deal - 0930032 B.C. Ltd.], Trevali Mining Corporation (“Trevali”) completed the acquisition of a portfolio of zinc assets from Glencore PLC, and certain of its subsidiaries, including an 80% interest in the Rosh Pinah mine in Namibia, a 90% interest in the Perkoa mine in Burkina Faso, an effective 39% interest in the Gerga...

Career & Education

Education

  • JD University of British Columbia
  • BA, Economics and Asia Pacific Studies University of Victoria

Knowledge

  • BC Construction Prompt Payment Act Receives Royal Assent, 12/11/2025
  • Hydrogen – BC Government Enacts New Regulation, 4/3/2025
  • Fasken 2023 Insolvency Insights, 1/31/2024
  • What to expect from BC Hydro's New Clean Power Call, 6/26/2023
  • Court of Appeal Gives Guidance on Scope of Crown’s Super Priority for Environmental Remediation Under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, 3/17/2021

Events

  • Fasken Presents its Seminar Series in Surrey, 12/9/2021
  • Symposium 2020 - How to Manage Your Relationship With Your Lender After Default, 11/18/2020
  • Fasken Martineau Symposium 2017 - Vancouver, 11/7/2017
  • 6th Annual PDAC Primer, 3/1/2016
  • Construction Management Contracts, 11/18/2015

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