Best Lawyers in Canada for Public Procurement Law
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Jasmin Lefebvre is a construction litigator with more than 30 years of experience negotiating and litigating in this field. He has a very keen understanding of the construction industry and represents a clientele composed of contractors, material suppliers, and contractor associations. Jasmin’s practice is focused on handling disputes involving legal hypothecs, claims, and surety bonds related to construction. As a litigator, author, and speaker, he has specific expertise with regards t...
Graham Ragan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice, Administrative and Public Law and Public Procurement Law. Graham, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Graham is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Annie Bernard's practice focuses on a broad range of complex matters, including construction and class action litigation. She represents clients in almost every sector of the construction industry ranging from owners to general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers on issues involving financing, construction defects, project management, professional liability and breach of contract. She has also developed expertise in issues relating to invitations to tender, legal hypothecs for construct...
Stephanie Pearce is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Health Care Law and Public Procurement Law. Stephanie, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephanie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Practical legal solutions that achieve tangible business goals. That is what a company needs to succeed. That is what Scott provides. As a results-oriented lawyer, he works closely with our clients to define and efficiently execute the legal steps to protecting their business and moving it forward. Scott enjoys not only taking on responsibility for important projects for our clients but also providing strategic advice and counsel to meet our clients’ business objectives. Satisfaction fo...
Jenya Hammond is a business lawyer whose work focuses on all aspects of infrastructure and construction projects, as well as general commercial matters. Jenya's experience includes all aspects of infrastructure projects, from project planning, design and procurement to construction, operation and maintenance across a range of project delivery models, including public-private partnerships. She regularly advises owners and bidders on RFP, tender and other procurement processes, including the st...
Bill practices corporate commercial, construction and energy law, with an emphasis on public-private partnerships and construction contracts. His expertise includes: Public-private partnerships Rail and light rail projects Commercial, residential and mixed-use development projects Power plant and industrial EPC contracts Procurement documents and agreements to design, build and construct any asset Mergers and acquisitions Bill completed his articles with BLG. Before law school, he worked for ...
Gerry Stobo is the National Leader of the Public Procurement Group. He practises in the area of government contracting and procurement law and international trade law. Prior to joining Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, he was General Counsel to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal. Gerry regularly provides strategic and operational advice on complex procurements for governments, crown corporations and private corporations on public procurement issues. He has participated in numerous bid challen...
Benjamin Mills is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Procurement Law. Benjamin, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Douglas Buchanan, QC, is the Global Head, Infrastructure and Resources at Norton Rose Fulbright. His practice focuses on project development, project finance and M&A with an emphasis on infrastructure, public-private partnerships (PPP), natural resources and power generation. Prior to joining Norton Rose Fulbright, Mr. Buchanan was the co-head of the global infrastructure and project finance group at an international law firm based in New York City. Prior to that, he had built a leading i...
David Curtis is a litigation and dispute resolution Partner in the Vancouver office. His practice is focused exclusively on the construction industry. David is a Fellow with the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers and is recognized as a leading construction lawyer by various ranking agencies. David has extensive experience acting for construction owners, design-builders, general contractors, subcontractors, insurers and designers. He has advised clients on numerous types of projects in v...
Matt Mulligan’s practice is focused on infrastructure and construction projects. Areas in which he has extensive experience include: procurement - drafting procurement documents and advising owners and bidders on all aspects of tender and RFP processes, including the structuring of procurements, drafting of procurement documents, evaluation of bids or proposals and negotiation of commercial agreements. engineering and construction contracts - drafting and negotiating all types of engine...
A seasoned litigator, Nancy Demers focuses her practice on challenging cases involving construction law and public contracts. She is known for her practical approach to problems. She goes beyond the limits of the legal profession by providing strategic guidance to her clients to help them resolve litigious situations. She mainly advises institutional clients, contractors and suppliers. She is well versed in the Act Respecting Contracting by Public Bodies and assists her clients in the tenderi...
John Hurley is a partner in the firm’s Montréal office and leader of the Aboriginal Law Group. He has more than 30 years experience in commercial law, with special emphasis on First Nations, energy and infrastructure, environmental law, regulatory matters and international development. John has long worked with Aboriginal peoples in Québec, especially the Crees and the Inuit, on a wide variety of matters, including government relations, energy and natural resources, enviro...
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