Best Lawyers in Ontario, Canada for Construction Law
Glenn practises exclusively in the area of construction law. He represents clients from across the construction industry – including public and private owners, developers, contractors, subtrades, suppliers, and consultants – in a variety of construction-related matters. He is regularly consulted about negotiating and preparing construction and consultant contracts, procurement and tendering issues, and risk avoidance strategies. When disputes arise, Glenn acts for clients from bot...
John is a partner at Margie Strub Construction Law LLP with more than twenty years of experience providing legal services, exclusively in construction and infrastructure law, to help clients manage and mitigate risks and resolve disputes. John has represented every party in the construction pyramid including public and private owners, contractors, trades, and suppliers and he represents clients from across the construction industry including small and national to international companies. His ...
Michael Tamblyn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Michael, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Duncan W. Glaholt is the founder of the leading construction law firm Glaholt Bowles LLP. He has been named one of Canada's leading lawyers in the Construction Law category in the Lexpert/American Lawyer Media "Leading 500 Lawyers" in each year since inception. He is certified as a Specialist in Construction Law by the Law Society of Upper Canada. Mr. Glaholt has practiced in the area of construction law since his call to the Bar of Ontario in 1979. Mr. Glaholt's advocacy practice covers a wi...
Tom Whitby’s construction litigation practice is focused primarily in the area of professional negligence. In over 25 years at Miller Thomson, Tom has litigated on behalf of architects and engineers in all types of construction claims including fee disputes, bidding and tendering claims, architectural and engineering design negligence claims, construction deficiency claims, sustainable design claims, P3 claims, and delay claims. Tom acts for general contractors in litigation involving c...
Josh Strub is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Josh, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Josh is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Daniel is certified as a Specialist in Construction Law by the Law Society of Ontario and is a member of Koskie Minsky’s Construction Law Group. He is an experienced litigator whose practice is focused primarily on construction lien and general construction disputes. Daniel regularly represents clients from all levels of the construction industry, including sureties, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and labour unions. The dynamic nature of Daniel’s practi...
Anna Esposito’s practice is focused exclusively on construction law, representing all players in the construction industry, including owners, contractors, subcontractors, materials suppliers, architects, engineers, other design professionals, sureties and insurers, mortgagees, trustees in bankruptcy and industry associations. Anna is also a Mediator who brings her 36 years of experience to the alternative dispute arena. As a certified specialist in construction law, Anna advises and rep...
Ryan Hauk is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Ryan, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ryan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Louis-Pierre Grégoire is a partner in Gowlings’ Ottawa office. He focuses his practice on construction law and civil litigation with an emphasis on construction matters, commercial disputes, condominium law, insurance, product liability, and professional responsibility. He has represented many parties in the construction industry (financial institutions, owners, contractors, material suppliers, entrepreneurs, engineers, manufacturers, building officials and home inspectors). Loui...
Anthony practises a wide variety of commercial litigation at both the trial and appellate level.His practice includes breach of contract, fiduciary duty and tort claims, oppression remedy and shareholder disputes, commercial negligence and disputes relating to construction, large scale above ground and subsurface infrastructure projects, bonding and real property. Anthony also acts in employment matters, broker negligence cases and represents clients in arbitrations and mediations.
Catherine DiMarco has more than 17 years of construction and general civil litigation experience. Certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a specialist in construction law, with a deep understanding of the industry, Catherine provides practical guidance on managing risks during contract negotiations, and assists with project delivery plans. When disputes arise, she represents different sectors of the construction industry on claims, or on the defence of claims. These include owners, general...
Lori Goldberg practices Construction and Infrastructure Law, with a strong focus on procurement and contracting matters. Lori’s pragmatic approach and direct sector experience, gained during her time as General Counsel to a large construction company, provides her clients with practical advice, guidance, and solutions to resolve or mitigate any issues which may arise throughout the life of a project. Lori represents various industry stakeholders in connection with negotiating and drafti...
Nora Kharouba is a Partner at Fasken with a practice dedicated to construction and infrastructure law. Nora is also a litigation and dispute resolution lawyer with an emphasis on construction and commercial claims. Nora provides services relating to all aspects of the construction process from negotiating construction agreements, providing contract review and advice, as well as providing ongoing assistance throughout a construction project with respect to risk mitigation, project execution an...
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