Vivian Kung

Partner Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
Vivian Kung

Vivian Kung

Biography

Vivian Kung’s practice focuses on power, infrastructure/construction and mergers and acquisitions. She is regularly engaged on major project work throughout Canada, including in the social infrastructure, health care, transportation and renewable energy sectors. She also leads M&A transactions in complex regulated industries and has experience working with Japan-based clients on their investments with any Canadian aspect.

Vivian worked as senior legal counsel with a construction industry leader, acquiring invaluable in-house experience as the responsible lawyer on complex domestic and international projects.

Vivian also clerked at the British Columbia Court of Appeal, where she gained experience in corporate/commercial disputes in British Columbia's highest court.

Professional experience

Representative experience

Representative experience

Vivian has recently acted for the following clients:

Electricity

  • A renewable energy company on the development and financing of various battery energy storage projects pursuant to the IESO’s expedited long-term procurement and long-term procurement processes.
  • A renewable energy company on its acquisitions of projects (hydro and wind) throughout Canada and the USA.
  • A Japanese trading house on its acquisition of an interest in a Canadian wind and solar portfolio.

Mergers and acquisitions

  • A global investor on its acquisition of a mortgage lender.
  • A global data center and colocation provider on its acquisition of 25 data-centre facilities across Canada.
  • A healthcare technology company on a US$200-million purchase.
  • A digital wholesale marketplace on a C$130-million acquisition.

Infrastructure

  • One of the consortium members of the successful proponent in achieving financial close on a C$8.25-billion light rail transit project.
  • Lenders in achieving financial close on a C$443-million transportation project.
  • A municipal authority on the design, build, finance and maintain of a biosolids treatment plant.

Rankings and recognitions

Rankings and recognitions

  • Chambers Canada, Nationwide: Energy - Power (Regulatory), Chambers and Partners, 2023–2025
  • Chambers Global, Canada: Energy - Power (Regulatory), Chambers and Partners, 2025
  • Legal 500 Canada: Energy and natural resources: Power 2022–2025; Infrastructure and projects; International expertise 2021–2022
  • Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: 2021–2025: recommended in Corporate Mid-Market; 2022: recommended in Corporate Commercial Law
  • Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure 2024
  • Best Lawyers in Canada: Project Finance Law, 2018–2023
  • Lexpert Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40, 2020
  • Gold Medallist, University of British Columbia, 2006
  • Governor General’s Silver Medal, University of British Columbia, 2003

Education

Education

J.D., University of British Columbia, 2006
B.A., University of British Columbia, 2003

Admissions

Admissions

  • Ontario 2011
  • British Columbia 2007

Publications

Publications

Memberships and activities

Memberships and activities

  • Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan
  • Construction Lawyers Society of America
  • Toronto CREW
  • Canadian Bar Association

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