Best Lawyers in Canada for Construction Law
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Stela Hima Bailey is a disputes lawyer with a focus on commercial and construction disputes. She provides strategic resolutions-focused advice to owners, contractors and subcontractors in construction and engineering disputes. Stela has comprehensive experience in the mediation, arbitration and litigation of commercial, industrial and large-scale infrastructure projects arising from contractual disputes, design issues, engineering issues, negligence of claims, construction deficiencies, and d...
Jonathan Nisar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Jonathan, who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Janouk Charbonneau practises in labour law and construction law. As part of his practice, Janouk deals with all facets of the employment relationship, assisting clients in the interpretation of collective agreements, grievance arbitration, labour relations, labour standards and employment-related litigation. Janouk also represents clients, contractors and employers in the construction industry in such matters as labour management, occupational health and safety, compliance with Bill R-20, as ...
Maéva has acquired extensive experience in civil and commercial litigation and class actions. She acts in cases raising complex issues in a variety of fields and industries, including aeronautics, wind power, construction, employment law, sale of businesses and product liability. Her practice encompasses all aspects of dispute resolution, from advising on cases prior to litigation, to representing clients in mediation and before all levels of court. Maéva has solid experience in...
Sharon Sam is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Sharon, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sharon is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Melissa Ku joined Alexander Holburn as an articled student. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Simon Fraser University and a J.D. from the University of Victoria. Melissa was called to the British Columbia bar in 2017 and is an Associate in Alexander Holburn’s Construction + Engineering and Insurance Practice Groups. Her practice is litigation based, with a focus on insurance defence and construction litigation. As part of her practice, Melissa deals with a variety of cla...
Tanner joined Whitelaw Twining as an associate in 2021. Prior to joining the firm, Tanner practiced as a litigator with a focus on insurance defence at a regional firm. Tanner maintains a broad litigation practice with experience in product liability, bodily injury claims, professional liability, construction litigation, builders’ lien claims and coverage opinions. Tanner has also successfully represented clients in wrongful dismissal actions and Workers Compensation Board appeals. Tann...
Shene Harris is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Shene, who practices law in Hamilton, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shene is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Iman is a member of the firm’s Labour + Employment, Business Disputes, Corporate/Commercial, Wills, Estates + Trusts, and Construction + Engineering practice groups. Iman is experienced in a broad range of litigation matters with several years of experience in employment law, commercial, construction and estate litigation. He has appeared at every level of Court in British Columbia and has successfully resolved matters before the Employment Standards Branch and the Human Rights Tribunal...
As a partner and member of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group, Karl Chabot has a dynamic and broad practice in civil and commercial law, and health and social services law. He offers his clients—mainly SMEs, large corporations and government agencies—an integrated approach. His extensive expertise in several areas of law allows him to deal with various challenges with remarkable agility. Karl is involved in all stages of various matters and disputes, from developing strat...
Benji Stern is an Associate and a member of Alexander Holburn's Insurance Practice Group. Benji has a broad litigation practice with a focus on professional liability, construction, and product liability. He also has experience with insurance claims and coverage, fraud, and personal injury matters. Benji has represented a diverse range of clients, including engineers, contractors, architects, developers, construction managers, property owners, home inspectors, and others in the construction i...
Despina Mandilaras is a member of the Commercial Litigation group and practises primarily in the areas of construction, surety bonds, contract disputes and shareholder disputes. As such, she represents many different clients from the public and private sectors before all levels of court, including arbitration tribunals. In addition to advising various construction industry stakeholders—including general contractors and surety bond companies—on construction management and any claim...
Joshua Crowe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Joshua, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joshua is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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