Construction
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 2
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Provided by Goodmans LLP
Goodmans Construction Law Group is one of Canada’s leading construction practices. The Construction Group lawyers are recognized market leaders in contentious and non-contentious construction law matters. We provide strategic advice throughout the entire life cycle of a construction projects. We work with clients to understand and minimize project risks, and negotiate complex construction contracts, contracts with design consultants, joint venture agreements, project finance agreements, subcontracts and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) design/build agreements.
Our mandates span jurisdictions across Canada, and we have been involved in noteworthy, multi-year construction and infrastructure projects.
Chambers Review
Goodmans is a Toronto law firm with a reputable construction team that is well versed in the handling of both contentious and non-contentious matters. It is frequently sought out by operators and contractors from the infrastructure and engineering sectors. The firm is noted for its strong advocacy in litigation and arbitration.
Work Highlights
- Goodmans acted for Noram Building Systemson proceedings regarding the renovation of St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Goodmans team is extremely knowledgeable about complex construction subjects. It is very organised and very good at identifying and parsing out what is important and what is just noise."
"Goodmans has a solid understanding of how each piece fits into the puzzle, the risks and responsibilities of each party, and the implications of the issues that are in dispute."
"Goodmans consists of very seasoned and tested partners supported by a dedicated staff of junior lawyers that enables it to handle very large and complex cases."
"Goodmans always provides my team with excellent service."
"The Goodmans team is extremely knowledgeable about complex construction subjects. It is very organised and very good at identifying and parsing out what is important and what is just noise."
"Goodmans has a solid understanding of how each piece fits into the puzzle, the risks and responsibilities of each party, and the implications of the issues that are in dispute."
"Goodmans consists of very seasoned and tested partners supported by a dedicated staff of junior lawyers that enables it to handle very large and complex cases."
"Goodmans always provides my team with excellent service."
Notable Practitioners
Howard Wise leads the firm's construction and infrastructure group out of Toronto and is highly accomplished in complex litigation and arbitration matters.
"Howard Wise is an exceptionally strong construction litigator who effectively leads a talented team of construction attorneys."
"Howard has deep experience with claims on large infrastructure projects, is very client-focused and is always strategic in his approach to tackling case issues."
"One of Howard's strengths is the ability to present compelling arguments during trial, as well as being able to dig into the details to effectively cross-examine opposing witnesses."
"Howard is the bulldog we want in the courtroom. His ability to see different perspectives and piece together the puzzle is uncanny.His level of intensity is like nothing I’ve experienced before."
Toronto-based Joseph Cosentino assists clients with the disputes process as well as advising on front-end construction matters including contract negotiation in the residential space.
"Joseph Cosentino provides knowledgeable support on various aspects of Construction contracts as well as creative solutions."
"Joseph is an ideal model of what good corporate counsel and an excellent relationship manager should be."