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In the ever-changing construction industry, a project’s success depends on a solid legal foundation. From a project’s inception through to completion, strategic, proactive and results-focused legal services are essential.

We are Canada’s most specialized construction law group, with comprehensive understanding of the domestic and international construction industry. Our construction lawyers have extensive mediation and arbitration expertise to help clients resolve issues throughout the full cycle of a construction project, including complex, multi-party disputes.

Our national presence means we can provide clients with practical, efficient and consistent advice on construction and infrastructure projects across the country. Recognized for their expertise, ten of our construction lawyers are included as Fellows in the prestigious Canadian College of Construction Lawyers.

Specializations

Experience

  • A design-build contractor in a $150 million complex arbitration regarding the design and construction of an Alberta highway infrastructure project. The arbitration involves numerous design and construction claims, as well as a significant schedule impact claim.
  • A large North American contractor, the construction manager for a new Alberta hospital. There have been numerous design changes and budget increases, and both the contractor and owner claim to have terminated the contract. Currently, the claims and counterclaims amount to more than $135 million, with further claims anticipated from a number of subcontractors.
  • A large North American construction company in a multi-party dispute coming from the construction of two thickener tanks at the Horizon Oil Sands Project in Fort McMurray. Both parties allege the other is responsible for the failure of supporting walls, which caused damage to the tanks and delayed the project. The parties claim to have incurred losses of $70 million and $20 million, respectively.

Testimonials

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Band 1, Chambers Global

"Borden Ladner Gervais is one of the foremost firms in construction in Canada. They've got a good roster of lawyers and good bench strength."

"They are a great construction firm for litigation. Their understanding of the industry and the law is exceptional."

"In-depth understanding of the nature of construction projects and the various challenges such projects represent."

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