About
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Singleton Reynolds has long been recognized as one of the leading construction and infrastructure firms in Canada. Over half the lawyers in the firm focus on the area, and our team of practitioners, litigators, solicitors, and engineers draw on their extensive experience to serve our clients.
We have designed risk management and loss control programs and have represented our clients at all levels of the Courts in Canada. We are experienced in structuring and creating P3s, including advising on tendering, procurement and risk management issues, and the wide variety of issues arising out of large construction and infrastructure projects. We also act as independent fairness monitors.
We assist clients with projects both nationally and internationally including large-scale infrastructure, institutional, industrial and commercial projects such as highways, railways, dams, tunnels, pipelines, mines, industrial facilities, schools and educational facilities, hospitals, manufacturing plants, commercial buildings, and condominiums.
Members of our team were co-counsel to the Ontario Government in the review of the Construction Lien Act, and were recently retained to co-lead a review of the federal prompt payment and adjudication initiative.
Chambers Review
Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel is a premier construction boutique offering excellent bench strength with expertise pertaining to project development, claims and disputes, and construction arbitration. The group represents an enviable roster of municipalities, public authorities and international clients across public and private developments. The practice is frequently called upon as counsel across a range of sectors including energy, transport and public infrastructure. The firm is further distinguished for its work on the development of federal legislation. It has offices in Vancouver and Toronto.
Work Highlights
- Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogelassisted Cherubini Metal Works with registering and advancing a lien claim in relation to the Port Lands Flood Protection and Enabling Infrastructure project.
Strengths
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"The Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel team always has ideas on how to reach a good position or negotiate into success. It is an excellent firm with lots of team depth."
"Singleton has the resources and talent to perform any task well. The firm is responsive and provides excellent service throughout a project."
"Singleton has extensive experience in developing and advising on infrastructure contracts and it comes across very clearly in its preparedness to address any issue."
"The Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel team always has ideas on how to reach a good position or negotiate into success. It is an excellent firm with lots of team depth."
"Singleton has the resources and talent to perform any task well. The firm is responsive and provides excellent service throughout a project."
"Singleton has extensive experience in developing and advising on infrastructure contracts and it comes across very clearly in its preparedness to address any issue."
Notable Practitioners
Firm chair John Singleton KC is a pre-eminent Canadian construction lawyer who is highly reputed for his involvement in claims and disputes related to significant developments across Western Canada, earning further recognition for his skill in arbitration and mediation. He is based in Vancouver.
Toronto-based firm co-managing partner Bruce Reynolds is renowned for his significant role in the development of federal legislation in the construction space. He frequently assists a number of public authorities and private entities across the energy, natural resources and infrastructure spaces.
"Bruce Reynolds is a fantastic lawyer to work with."
"Bruce is a force in construction. He has the experience that is necessary for an unrivalled level of advice, a highly sophisticated understanding of the law and of practicalities in project delivery."
"Bruce has a profound understanding of construction law, including contract negotiations, dispute resolution and surety."
"Bruce is a results-oriented individual."
"Bruce is known for his excellent communication skills, ensuring that all parties involved are well informed and aligned."
Pre-eminent Toronto-based construction lawyer Sharon Vogel is highlighted for her prominent role in legislative developments and has further practice expertise in handling disputes for a variety of municipal and private clients.
"Sharon Vogel brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to projects and she can be counted on to provide excellent leadership and advice."
"Sharon has extensive experience and expertise; she is responsive and thorough in any analysis, assessing and discussing a broad range of risks and scenarios with transparency and candour."
"I am very impressed with Sharon's knowledge, work and level of service."
James Little is a Toronto-based lawyer with a reputable contentious construction practice. He advises a host of clients on both domestic and international delay and disruption claims.
"James Little excels in managing complex disputes and ensures that work is completed at a high quality, whether through himself or the appropriate lawyer at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds."
"James is very reliable in terms of on-time delivery of materials and at a high quality and is always available for clarifications or revisions."
Vancouver-based Stuart Hankinson KC handles a range of construction disputes for a wide variety of sector participants. He is equally capable as a litigator and in arbitration.
Catherine Gleason-Mercier is establishing a respected construction practice from her base in Toronto. She represents private and public entities in the healthcare, transport and energy sectors.
"Catherine Gleason-Mercier is highly responsive, providing strong support on difficult issues."
"Catherine Gleason-Mercier provides excellent service."
Jesse Gardner is a Toronto-based partner noted for his ability to handle both contentious and non-contentious matters in the construction space. He has considerable strength advising clients on delay and disruption claims in the transport sector.
"Jesse Gardner is strong and has in-depth knowledge of key legal issues. He is very responsive."
"Jesse is a strategic thinker and has a strong eye for detail."
"Jesse Gardner is responsive and knowledgeable, he establishes strong relationships with partners and clients."
Nicholas Reynolds advises on a wide spectrum of construction disputes, notably those arising from border crossing and wind farm projects. His practice is based in Toronto.
"Nicholas Reynolds shows a keen aptitude for attention to detail."
"Nicholas is able to home in on key issues and key evidentiary pieces in very complex disputes. He has a very good understanding of the law and of the relevant commercial realities."
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Members
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Clients
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Owners, general contractors, subcontractors/suppliers
Sureties, architects, engineers, designers and consultants
Industries
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Construction and Infrastructure