Construction Law
Cheryl Labiris
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Cheryl Labiris is a Partner in the Construction and Infrastructure Practice Group at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP.
She works exclusively in the Construction and Infrastructure Practice Group and has a very broad and diverse practice acting for all members in the construction pyramid including owners, general contractors, subcontractors/suppliers, sureties, architects, engineers, designers, and consultants on a vast range of construction claims including claims for delay, disruption, prolongation, breach of contract, breach of trust, geotechnical claims, permits, licenses, and approvals, access to lands, COVID-19, negligent/fraudulent misrepresentation, and surety bond claims.
Cheryl has significant experience working on a variety of projects including large-scale public infrastructure projects including multi-billion-dollar light rail transit projects, mine remediations, power plants, and wind farms. Cheryl also has experience in complex construction litigation proceedings, arbitration proceedings, and mediation and negotiation processes.
Overview
- York University, Bachelor of Arts (with Honours, summa cum laude), graduated 2014
- Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Juris Doctor, (Litigation, Dispute Resolution and the Administration of Justice Stream), graduated 2017
- Manitoba, Law Society of Manitoba, 2019
- Ontario, Law Society of Ontario, 2018
- Ontario Bar Association - Member
- Canadian Bar Association - Member
- Toronto Lawyers Association - Member
- The Advocates Society - Member
- Manitoba, Law Society of Manitoba, 2019
- Ontario, Law Society of Ontario, 2018
- Ontario Bar Association - Member
- Canadian Bar Association - Member
- Toronto Lawyers Association - Member
- The Advocates Society - Member
- York University, Bachelor of Arts (with Honours, summa cum laude), graduated 2014
- Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Juris Doctor, (Litigation, Dispute Resolution and the Administration of Justice Stream), graduated 2017
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026 for work in:
- Construction Law
Awards:
Recognized in Who’s Who Legal Canada as a top construction lawyer
Recognized in Benchmark Canada – The Definitive Guide to Canada’s Leading Litigation Firms & Attorneys as a “Future Litigation Star”
Top 40 Under 40 (Canadian Construction) Award Winner, On-Site Magazine.
Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence, York University
News & Media
Additional Information
- Presentations
- Presenter, "Managing Risk on Construction Projects - What Contractors Need to Know," On-Site Magazine webinar, October, 2024
- Moderator, “Collaborative Management of Projects: New Models and Methods to Fix Old Risks,” Society of Construction Law North America Annual Conference, July, 2024
- Speaker, “Risk Management and Disputes,” Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) Construction Symposium, April, 2024
- Speaker, “Strategies for Managing New and Emerging Construction Risks”, 16th Annual Ontario Road Builders’ Association (ORBA) Road Building Academy, March, 2023
- Speaker, “Geotechnical, Environmental and Utility-Related Risks”, 15th Annual Ontario Road Builders’ Association (ORBA) Road Building Academy, March, 2022
- Publications
- Co-author, “Ontario Appeal Decision Reaffirms Court’s Reluctance to Set Aside Private Arbitral Awards,” The Lawyer’s Daily, February, 2023
- Co-author, “Tall Ships Development Inc. v. Brockville (City): The Ontario Court of Appeal Reaffirms the Court’s Narrow Basis for Setting Aside Arbitral Awards,” January, 2023
- Co-author, “The Repercussions of COVID-19 on the Execution of Construction Contracts,” March, 2020
- Co-author, “Nova Scotia to Modernize its Construction Legislation and Introduce Prompt Payment and Adjudication,” April, 2019
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