Adam focuses his practice on energy and infrastructure project development and procurement. He advises clients across the clean energy and nuclear power sectors throughout the life cycle of major projects, including in the negotiation of construction and refurbishment contracts, operation and maintenance agreements, supply agreements, and related service agreements. His experience in this area encompasses matters relating to nuclear, wind, solar, and biomass energy generation projects, energy transmission projects, and transportation infrastructure. Adam also handles an array of construction management matters, including counseling clients on liens, holdbacks, force majeure claims, and change orders.
His practice also encompasses advising public authorities, Canadian government-owned Crown corporations, and private organizations on complex procurement matters in the defense, technology, and infrastructure industries. Adam’s experience has included supporting the government of Canada on its National Shipbuilding Strategy, which is the largest and most intricate procurement in Canadian history. He has also advised on significant technology modernization projects for entities related to Canada’s banking sector and the Province of Ontario’s electricity sector.
Prior to joining Mintz, Adam was a counsel at a major Canadian law firm, where he worked on matters involving energy and infrastructure project development as well as procurement.
In addition to earning a bachelor’s degree and an LLB, Adam was a degree fellow with the University of Hawaii’s Asia-Pacific Leadership Program.
News & Press
Mintz Continues Growth in Toronto with New Partners
January 17, 2025
Mintz announces Adam Banack, Geoffrey Cher, and Emily Y. Fan have joined as partners in the firm’s Toronto office. Since opening just over 18 months ago, Mintz’s Toronto office has grown nearly sevenfold to handle clients’ most sophisticated business issues.
Mintz Toronto Is in for the Long Haul as It Nears Two Years Proving Naysayers Wrong
January 17, 2025
The Globe and Mail published a feature story about Mintz’s Toronto office, highlighting Mintz’s growth and success in Toronto in tandem with the arrival of new Partners Adam Banack, Geoffrey Cher, and Emily Fan. Insights from Mintz Managing Member Bob Bodian and Toronto Office Managing Member Mitch Frazer are included throughout the piece. The article also mentions Toronto office founding Partners Michael Akkawi, Cheryl Reicin, Eric Foster, and Lee Johnson, as well as Mitch, and includes additional insights from Cheryl and Geoff.
Recognition & Awards
Best Lawyers in Canada: Leading lawyer in corporate law (2024-2025)
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Infrastructure Law (2020-2022)
Lexpert: Rising Star Awards - Leading Lawyers Under 40 (2019)
Involvement
- Member, National Hydrogen Working Group, Canadian Renewable Energy Association