In July 2024, Aird & Berlis LLP bolstered its construction practice with the hire of construction disputes specialist Pavle Levkovic, who joined from boutique firm Margie Strub Construction Law LLP.

The construction practice at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP brings extensive experience across the full life cycle of projects, from procurement and planning, through to financing, development and contentious matters. The team’s client base is equally broad and it routinely represents sponsors, public authorities, developers, lenders and equity investors on a wide range of transport, health, energy and social infrastructure projects. From Calgary, Patricia Morrison KC directs the construction litigation area, where she is widely considered a go-to specialist for complex, large-scale claims. In Toronto, high-profile senior counsel Richard Shaban is recognized for his expertise in construction, infrastructure and procurement matters, with a particularly strong track record in hospital projects. In Montreal, construction litigator Simon Grégoire is highly regarded for his work in high-stakes disputes, including international arbitration cases. The department also benefits from a robust Vancouver platform, where Michael Skene is a key contact for construction disputes. Other recommended partners include Toronto-based James MacLellan, who focuses on surety bonding and construction issues; Rodney Smith, who heads the disputes section in Calgary; and Montreal’s Gabriel Lefebvre, who serves as leader of the national construction group.

Recognized for its ‘leading experts in the area of construction law’, Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP’s firm-wide focus on construction, infrastructure, insurance and real estate pays dividends, and it is frequently engaged by major players in the sector. Enjoying close relationships with project sponsors, construction companies, government entities and insurers, the group is a popular choice for both project development and contentious construction work. Its enviably deep bench includes Toronto-based Bruce Reynolds (‘one of the top construction lawyers in Canada’), who co-chairs the surety practice and continues to represent Aviva Insurance Company of Canada in the C$2bn receivership of ‘The One’ condominium project. Fellow name partners are Vancouver-based firm founder and senior counsel John Singleton KC, who contributes extensive experience in major public infrastructure projects, and Toronto-based co-managing partner Sharon Vogel. The Vancouver team further draws on Stuart Hankinson KC, who is highly regarded for construction and insurance disputes; Seema Lal, who co-chairs the construction and infrastructure law group; and construction litigator Stephen Berezowskyj. In Toronto, additional key contacts include Jesse Gardner, who co-leads the surety practice; construction co-chair James Little; and increasingly prominent next-generation partner Catherine Gleason-Mercier.

Striking a balance between front-end work and litigation, Dentons’ construction practice is valued for its ‘incredible ability to understand and provide legal solutions to varying commercial concerns’. In the non-contentious space, the group’s broad industry experience spans the full range of project structuring, procurement and implementation, with Vancouver-based department co-head Jana Mansour highly regarded in this sphere. On the contentious side, Vancouver-based co-lead Karen Martin KC is widely recognized as a market leader for construction disputes. The team also benefits from the senior experience of Edmonton litigator Dennis Picco KC; Vancouver-based construction, infrastructure and procurement specialist John Haythorne; Montreal’s Pierre Grenier, who is noted for contentious construction cases; and Toronto-based Karen Groulx, who advises on construction contracts and dispute resolution. Edmonton associate Robert Gilroy is also recommended for construction disputes.

Well versed across a wide scope of structuring, development and contentious mandates, Goodmans LLP’s construction practice acts for a diverse roster of owners, developers, lenders, general contractors and subcontractors on major projects and disputes. The group’s recent experience encompasses the residential, healthcare, industrial, commercial and manufacturing sectors, with its single-site Toronto base not limiting its ability to handle matters across the country. Department head Howard Wise is a leading figure in both contentious and non-contentious construction law and is routinely involved in high-stakes work; he is representing Walsh Construction Company Canada in its high-value claim against the Toronto Transit Commission relating to the construction of the Steeles West Pioneer Village subway station. The team also includes construction specialist Joseph Cosentino, construction and litigation partner Brad Halfin, and construction litigation-focused associate Jill Snelgrove.

Gowling WLG’s full-service construction practice is closely aligned with its infrastructure offering and is commended for its ability to ‘provide services during the pre-construction, construction and dispute phases of any project’. The group is further distinguished by its broad national coverage and maintains strong footholds in many of Canada’s key business hubs. From Toronto, Ted Betts leads the infrastructure and construction team and advises on the tendering, structuring, negotiation and drafting of construction contracts. Also in Toronto, Christopher Stanek is noted for his experience in land-related litigation, including construction disputes. Key names in Calgary include seasoned construction litigator Brian Kapusianyk and next-generation partner Jordan Crone, who was recently appointed local construction department lead. Other up-and-coming names include Kitchener-based litigator Sahil Shoor and associate Tristan Neill.

Bennett Jones LLP’s construction practice is primarily recognized for its expertise in the energy and natural resources space, where it routinely works alongside the energy and environmental teams to advise on oil and gas, power and mining projects. The group also contributes strong experience in rail, roads and commercial and industrial real estate. Key contacts include Calgary-based construction head Jason Roth, who specializes in representing owners, developers and contractors on energy and infrastructure matters; national infrastructure head Geoffrey Stenger, who focuses on front-end work and splits his time between Calgary and Toronto; and Calgary’s Brian Reid, who is recommended for construction disputes.

The Toronto-centred team at Cassels advises on major construction projects and high-value disputes for a broad mix of project sponsors, public-sector agencies, crown corporations and private contractors. Sector specialist Matthew Alter is highly sought after for complex construction disputes, where he routinely represents clients in the infrastructure, mining, energy and higher education sectors on judicial and arbitration proceedings. Department chair Mark St. Cyr handles both front-end and contentious construction matters, with experience spanning the full range of design, financing, procurement and construction. Also recommended are Graham Brown, who sits in the construction and litigation groups; and newly promoted partner (January 2025) Stephanie Garraway, who focuses on front-end construction work.

McCarthy Tétrault’s full-spectrum construction practice demonstrates experience in procurement, development, financing and contentious work. Acting for an extensive roster of owners, developers, contractors and lenders, the team’s work spans transport projects, commercial and residential real estate, energy and natural resources projects and social infrastructure. From Toronto, Scott Chalmers heads the national construction team and specializes in transactional construction. Other senior names include Toronto-based litigator Julie Parla, who co-chairs the national infrastructure department and also co-leads the project disputes group, and Calgary-based projects co-head Bryan West. Construction litigation-focused associate, Ivan Merrow, is also noted in Toronto. In December 2025, Toronto-based Bruce Karn returned to EllisDon, while in July 2024 Vancouver’s Aidan Cameron joined McLean & Armstrong.

McMillan LLP’s comprehensive construction practice is equipped to advise on all stages of a project, with notable strength in contentious work including adjudication processes. The team counts landowners, financial institutions, builders, engineers and construction companies among its representative clients, while it brings expertise in all delivery models, including progressive design-build contracts. Jason Annibale co-leads the construction and infrastructure group and is recommended for both disputes and project finance transactions. Other key contacts include national department co-head Annik Forristal, who specializes in construction, infrastructure and development; high-profile construction litigator Glenn Grenier; and talented associate Donia Hashem. All named lawyers are based in Toronto.

A ‘stellar construction practice with lots of experience’, Norton Rose Fulbright stands out for its diverse record in the sector, which spans projects in the rail, aviation, energy, mining and social infrastructure spheres, among others. Benefitting from well-staffed teams across Canada, the national group is also distinguished by its ability to draw on specialists in its international offices. In Montreal, national department head Claudia Déry is recognized for her work on both development projects and construction disputes, including PPP-related matters. In Vancouver, Jenya Hammond and Keith Bustard handle non-contentious construction, while Beth Allard is noted for litigation. The team also draws on litigator Ian Gosselin (Quebec City) and transaction-focused associate Ryan Griffith (Vancouver).

The interdisciplinary construction practice at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP draws on transactional lawyers and litigators from across the firm’s national platform. Acting for all key project stakeholders, including developers, contractors and municipalities, the team is equipped to support on a mix of procurement, development and contentious work. Calgary-based litigator David Tupper anchors the group and handles a mix of construction, environmental, insurance and energy-related disputes. Also noted for construction litigation are Laura Cundari (Vancouver), Matthew Liben (Montreal) and Joe McArthur KC (Vancouver).

From its four offices across Canada, Clyde & Co LLP’s construction team is distinguished by its capability in multi-jurisdictional disputes, where it can leverage the wider firm’s global platform. The national practice is co-led by Montreal-based Carolena Gordon, who chairs the global management board and represents insurers and commercial clients in construction disputes; Calgary managing partner Alexis Moulton, who specializes in construction, energy and medical malpractice matters; and Vancouver-based projects and construction co-chair, Don Smith. The group also includes Calgary-based Don Dear KC, who is recommended for construction and energy disputes.

Toronto dispute resolution boutique Lenczner Slaght houses a growing contentious construction practice, which added nine new clients in 2024/25. The group acts for an impressive roster of construction companies, developers, project owners and insurers on the full range of judicial and arbitral proceedings, with a strong record in claims related to large-scale transport projects. Andrew Parley, who is also a qualified engineer, anchors a team that includes high-profile trial lawyer Matthew Sammon and newly promoted partner (January 2025) Aaron Grossman.

Miller Thomson stands out for its ‘good depth of talent on the construction bench’ and its ability to draw on specialists across Canada. In Alberta, Scott Hammel KC splits his time between Calgary and Edmonton and is widely recognized as a leader in complex industrial and infrastructure construction disputes. In Ontario, Vaughan-based national department co-lead Riccardo Del Vecchio is recommended for his experience in construction-related claims and real estate disputes. Other key contacts include Edmonton-based practice co-head Mark Alexander and Montreal construction specialist Gerry Argento.

The multidisciplinary practice at Stikeman Elliott LLP draws on lawyers from the firm’s real estate, dispute resolution and projects teams to advise project owners, contractors, investors, insurers and public-sector entities on transactional and contentious construction work. The national department is co-led by Toronto-based real estate partner Neil Shapiro; Montreal litigator Guillaume Boudreau-Simard; Calgary-based Michael Mestinsek, who focuses on commercial litigation, arbitration and insurance cases; and Vancouver-based projects and infrastructure co-head Jamie Templeton.