The public procurement team at Tereposky & DeRose LLP brings expertise to mandates involving the defence, security and shipbuilding industries.

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP is a reference in the market for public procurement, regularly advising on complex and high-profile matters for both public and private sector clients. The group has a proven track record in drafting template procurement and tender documentation, in addition to ensuring compliance with procurement law obligations. Practice head Marianne Smith acts for domestic and international clients across the transport, energy and information technology sectors. Stephanie Console demonstrates expertise in the procurement of mega infrastructure development projects, whilst Alyssa Shivji focuses on public-private partnerships. At an associate level, Karishma Prasanna advises on the development, preparation and ongoing administration of public tenders and procurement processes.

With offices across Canada and globally, Dentons is well placed to advise on public procurement at all levels of government, as well as key industries such as infrastructure, technology and energy. Practice head Paul M. Lalonde has extensive experience in government procurements, including disputes, bidding processes and contract administration and terminations. He has a proven track record in bid protest procedures at the Canadian International Trade Tribunal. Another key member of the group is Sean Stephenson, who advises on procurement challenges under Canada’s free trade agreements.

The wide-ranging public procurement practice at Fasken operates at a federal, provincial and municipal level across Canada. The group is geared to support on disputes, in addition to advising on significant public procurement transactions and projects. Led by experienced litigator Peter Mantas, the team demonstrates deep knowledge of municipalities, academic institutions, schools and hospitals. The group also benefits from Marcia Mills who has expertise of the evolving issues in the government contracts context. Alexandra Logvin is another name to note.

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP is regularly sought out by government authorities, procurement agencies and private sector developers for advice on strategy development, tendering disputes and representation in bid challenges. The team is led by three partners: Douglas Sanders focuses his practice on construction contracts and public-private partnerships, Richard Shaban excels in healthcare infrastructure projects across Ontario, and Mark Fecenko is a key contact for clients in the tech industry.

The public procurement group at Cassidy Levy Kent LLP represents government agencies and private corporations. Senior counsel Gerry Stobo leads the team, with a proven track record in public procurement challenges at the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), the Federal Court, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, and the Ontario Court of Appeal. Stobo has also develop and defend procurement processes. At an associate level, Alexander Hobbs is regularly involved in high-stakes procurement litigation. Partner Marc McLaren-Caux left the firm in April 2025.

McCarthy Tétrault represents government entities and private-sector clients on procurement matters, including structuring procurement models, preparing resultant contracts and settling legal challenges. The group is led by Tristan Musgrave in Toronto, and Catherine Samuel in Calgary. David Crane focuses on transactions involving technology and intellectual property, whilst Robert Glasgow provides litigation support. Julie Parla and Anca Neacsu are other names to note. The team gained Elisa Laxer as counsel in December 2024, and partner Lévy Bazinetand in September 2024.