Construction
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
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Canadian, U.S. and international clients regularly turn to the lawyers in Osler’s National Construction and Infrastructure Group for expert advice throughout the life cycle of their construction projects, whether they are large and complex projects or smaller projects where successful execution is critical. In addition to leveraging Osler’s significant experience in the optimal structuring and effective completion of these projects, clients benefit from the innovative way the group is organized.
Osler’s construction lawyers are divided into two groups: solicitors who focus on the negotiation and preparation of all of the documents related to a specific project and litigators who specialize in dispute resolution in the construction industry and are available to lend their expertise in the event that unexpected issues develop on a project. These specialized lawyers work together as an integrated team that ensures that clients’ needs are met from the launch of a construction project until its conclusion. Osler’s team of lawyers is very active in the construction industry in Canada and closely monitors evolving trends and legislative changes that may affect clients. Osler’s professionals are members of the Construction & Infrastructure Section of the Ontario Bar Association, the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers, the American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law, Professional Engineers Ontario and the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships.
Chambers Review
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt is a highly regarded law firm that is recommended for its extensive capabilities in front-end construction issues across Canada, particularly in the energy, transportation and social infrastructure arenas. Its construction and engineering practice offers further expertise in the construction of agriculture and manufacturing facilities. The team regularly acts for authorities, owners, contractors and subcontractors involved in the construction of key projects. It is also sought after for advice on construction disputes, including arbitration proceedings. Clients benefit from the group's expertise and hands-on experience of lawyers also qualified as professional engineers.
Work Highlights
- Osler assisted Bruce Powerwith all aspects of the refurbishment of Bruce Power Nuclear Generating Station in Ontario, Canada.
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"The Osler, Hoskin & Harcourtteam is very well structured with subject matter experts for specific areas of construction-related law."
"Osler's service level is excellent, and it is responsive to the client's needs and requests."
"Osler has knowledgeable attorneys who always seek the best outcome for the construction project."
"The Osler, Hoskin & Harcourtteam is very well structured with subject matter experts for specific areas of construction-related law."
"Osler's service level is excellent, and it is responsive to the client's needs and requests."
"Osler has knowledgeable attorneys who always seek the best outcome for the construction project."
Notable Practitioners
Rocco Sebastiano is highly regarded for his expertise in construction and is further renowned for his astute handling of technical matters relating to the construction of power projects. Based in the firm's Toronto office, he is particularly well reputed for his handling of contractual processes.
"Rocco Sebastiano is a very smart lawyer."
Richard Wong is a regular feature on construction projects in Toronto, and is frequently mandated on front-end matters such as contract drafting and negotiations, risk allocation and project structuring. He has significant expertise in relation to power and renewable energy developments, as well as nuclear waste projects.
"Richard Wong possesses good commercial awareness and industry knowledge."
"You always feel at ease with Richard's viewpoint on the issues in a construction matter."
Paul Ivanoff possesses experience assisting with contentious as well as non-contentious matters in the construction sector. He is also well placed to advise public authorities on construction mandates. He is based in the firm's Toronto office.
"Paul Ivanoff is phenomenal, tireless, strategic, comprehensive, has excellent project management and a grasp of the issues."
Toronto-based litigator Roger Gillott exercises his abilities in disputes before all levels of court in the construction space, representing a range of municipal and private clients.
"Roger Gillott is a very skilled construction litigation lawyer. He is methodical and detailed in his approach to working through complex matters."
Toronto-based partner Joel Heard has extensive experience in the construction space. He is routinely called upon to provide counsel on issues relating to large-scale development projects, including negotiations regarding design-build contracts and team arrangements in the energy and public infrastructure projects.
"Joel Heard understands construction and manages risk and reward concepts fluidly."
Paula Olexiuk is the co-chair of the national construction and infrastructure practice and is based in Calgary. She has considerable strength in matters arising from energy and renewable energy projects, such as contract negotiations.
Toronto-based Ethan McCarthy is noted for his ability to advise clients, particularly public authorities, on a range of matters stemming from commercial and industrial development projects. He has notable experience handling contract negotiations and delay claims arising from complex projects.
"Ethan McCarthy is very personable and responsive. He understands the industry and contracts."
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