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Cassels Brock & Blackwell operates an experienced Toronto-based construction practice. The team is regularly involved in major construction projects in Canada, with noted strength in the province of Ontario. It frequently represents construction contractors, municipalities and education providers in both contentious and non-contentious matters.
Strengths
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"Cassels Brock & Blackwell brings keen insights to transactions which help project teams navigate some of the challenges encountered."
"At times of high volume, junior support is brought in to ensure client needs are met, demonstrating a high breadth of support is available."
"We often need advice on urgent matters in the middle of a complex project and it is always delivered within tight timeframes at Cassels."
"Cassels has good command over the subject and possesses good knowledge across the subject. The team has a very good ability to relate to construction problems."
"Cassels Brock & Blackwell brings keen insights to transactions which help project teams navigate some of the challenges encountered."
"At times of high volume, junior support is brought in to ensure client needs are met, demonstrating a high breadth of support is available."
"We often need advice on urgent matters in the middle of a complex project and it is always delivered within tight timeframes at Cassels."
"Cassels has good command over the subject and possesses good knowledge across the subject. The team has a very good ability to relate to construction problems."
Notable Practitioners
Toronto-based Matthew Alter possesses an excellent disputes practice, in addition to his in-depth expertise in front-end construction matters.
"Matthew Alter is a strong lawyer, one of the top lawyers in Canada."
"Matthew is always great to deal with."
Mark St. Cyr is a Toronto-based lawyer with a non-contentious construction practice. He has noteworthy experience providing legal guidance to municipalities and educational providers on a host of construction projects.
"Mark St. Cyr is an excellent lawyer. I enjoy working with him. His commercial advice is on point."
"Mark is incredibly intelligent and dedicated to his clients. His advice was always very thorough yet concise and practical."
"Mark has an amazing ability to articulate complex matters in very simple terms. He provides a win-win approach for all parties, focused on driving matters to conclusion in a time-bound manner."
Graham Brown is a Toronto-based partner who is highlighted for his strength in handling contentious issues, including matters related to delays and deficiencies in constructions and breach of contract claims.
"Graham Brown gives very commercially focused and clear advice to clients. He is very pleasant to work with."
"Graham is superb. He is strategic, detail-oriented and responsive."
"Graham provides amazing service and understands the industry well."
Stephanie Garraway is an associate based out of Cassels Brock & Blackwell's Toronto office. She principally assists clients with procurement and contract drafting in relation to transportation and social infrastructure projects.
"Stephanie Garraway thinks quickly and never hesitates to take on a challenge. The entire team relies heavily on her."
"Stephanie has a solution-oriented mindset and can come up with unique ideas to resolve difficult matters. She is a hard worker who is focused on delivering the best service to the client."