James Kelsall
Canada Guide 2025
Up and Coming : Public Procurement
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Up and Coming
About
Provided by James Kelsall
Practice Areas
James Kelsall is a partner in McCarthy Tétrault’s Real Property & Planning Group in Toronto. His practice focuses on infrastructure and project development, with an emphasis on the structuring, procurement, delivery and implementation of large-scale, complex infrastructure, construction, energy, and development projects, including under the public-private partnership and progressive delivery models.
Career
James was called to the Ontario Bar in 2013, having received his J.D. from Queen’s University in 2012 and a B.A. from McGill University in 2008.
Professional Memberships
He is a member of the Law Society of Ontario, the Canadian Bar Association and the Ontario Bar Association.
Personal
Along with his legal advisory work, James has delivered guest-lectures on project procurement, structuring and implementation at the Schulich School of Business as well as Osgoode Hall Law School.
Chambers Review
Canada
James Kelsall is an increasingly prominent figure in the Canadian public procurement market. He assists clients with a number of matters, most notably those in the public infrastructure sector.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"James is really patient when handling challenging negotiations."
"James is really patient when handling challenging negotiations."