Julie Parla
Canada Guide 2025
Band 6 : Construction
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About
Provided by Julie Parla
Practice Areas
Julie is a partner in the litigation group and has significant experience in the areas of infrastructure, major construction, energy, and procurement.
She has appeared before courts at all levels, including the Supreme Court of Canada, and as lead counsel at arbitration, trial, and various court proceedings related to breach of project agreement claims, claims under various CCDC contract types, construction deficiencies claims, construction lien claims, procurement claims, and challenges to municipal by-laws. As a trusted adviser for major enterprises, Julie is practical and business-oriented, and often retained to advise on risk mitigation and dispute avoidance.
Julie represents clients in both the public and private sectors, including AFP authorities, Crown agencies, municipalities, educational and healthcare entities, owners in land development, energy and other industries, and major contractors.
Career
Ontario Bar, 2022
Leading Lawyer in Infrastructure, The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Professional Memberships
The Advocates Society
Canadian Bar Association
Ontario Bar Association (OBA), Construction Law Section
Society of Construction Lawyers – North America
Publications
https://www.lexology.com/firms/mccarthy-tetrault-llp/julie_k_parla
Public Procurement Year in Review 2023
Personal
Julie is Co-Chair of the National Infrastructure Group and head of McCarthy’s Project Disputes team.
Chambers Review
Canada
Julie Parla has established a respected construction litigation practice, representing private and public sector clients from her base in Toronto. She acts on contractual disputes and claims related to defects and deficiencies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Julie Parla is very effective in dissecting issues, cutting through the noise and keeping us on track on what is important and why it is important."
"It does not matter who and what level of individual or group she is engaging with, Julie Parla is an excellent communicator who is articulate, concise, consistent and always respectful."
"Julie Parla always provides excellent guidance and practical business solutions. She is passionate about her work and very attentive to our needs and timing."
"Julie Parla is an absolute pleasure to work with and she is beloved by clients. She has incredible instincts, business acumen and deep sector knowledge and is an effective negotiator."
"Julie Parla is very effective in dissecting issues, cutting through the noise and keeping us on track on what is important and why it is important."
"It does not matter who and what level of individual or group she is engaging with, Julie Parla is an excellent communicator who is articulate, concise, consistent and always respectful."
"Julie Parla always provides excellent guidance and practical business solutions. She is passionate about her work and very attentive to our needs and timing."
"Julie Parla is an absolute pleasure to work with and she is beloved by clients. She has incredible instincts, business acumen and deep sector knowledge and is an effective negotiator."
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