Borden Ladner Gervais LLP remains a leader in the practice space, advising domestic and international owners/sponsors, governmental authorities, suppliers, service providers, contractor/developer consortiums, lenders and equity investors over the course of the entire lifecycle of major construction projects. With a client base spanning such sectors as transportation, health services, social infrastructure and energy, the firm assists with matters ranging from early-stage project and procurement planning and structuring, project governance, public funding and private financing to regulatory approval matters, closing matters and litigation, mediation and arbitration. Patricia Morrison KC leads the team in Calgary and provides expertise on large-scale infrastructure, industrial and commercial projects, in addition to high-value disputes involving tenders, construction contracts and liens. Jeffrey Vallis KC, also in Calgary, brings experience in domestic and international arbitrations. Richard Shaban in Toronto draws on 30 years of handling transactional work and the resolution of issues during procurement and project delivery. In Montreal, Simon Grégoire specializes in complex construction litigation and infrastructure and energy construction disputes. Other key figures include Gabriel Lefebvre, who brings strength to engineers' liability claims in Montreal, Rodney Smith in Calgary and veteran arbitrator Hugh Meighen in Toronto.

Construction and infrastructure boutique Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP remains a leader in the practice space, utilizing the bench strength of an experienced team of litigators, solicitors and engineers in Vancouver and Toronto to provide a comprehensive range of services for clients involved in major infrastructure, industrial and commercial projects. The firm’s full offering covers the negotiation and drafting of agreements, risk management, advice on procurement matters, assistance with construction insurance and surety bonding, alternative dispute resolution and representation in high-stakes construction disputes. Firm co-founder and counsel John Singleton KC, who operates out of the Vancouver and Toronto offices, brings extensive experience in P3 and infrastructure matters, having advised on over 90 projects over the past 10 years. In addition to advising both the Ontario and federal Canadian governments on the development of legislation, co-managing partner and leading construction litigator and arbitrator Bruce Reynolds in Toronto provides expertise on matters involving liens, surety bond claims, construction and insurance claims, as well as architects’ and engineers’ errors and omissions issues. Having worked with Reynolds in assisting the Ontario government with the modernization of the Construction Act, Sharon Vogel advises on large-scale transportation, energy, mining, manufacturing and institutional projects. Dispute resolution expert Stuart Hankinson KC in Vancouver acts for a broad client base of owners, developers, contractors, design-builders and insurers. The team was bolstered by the February 2023 arrival of partner Seema Lal from Clyde & Co LLP.

The cross-Canada team of global firm Dentons provides a comprehensive service, advising on major construction and infrastructure projects in both the private and public sectors. With an active client base spanning such areas as energy, utilities, transport, real estate, healthcare and government, the practice assists with procurement, contract drafting and negotiation, contract administration, in addition to litigation involving construction and engineering contractual disputes, design issues, professional liability, construction bonds and tendering processes. The team is led in Vancouver by Jana Mansour, a specialist in the procurement of transportation and energy projects for domestic and multinational clients, and Karen Martin KC, a seasoned litigator and arbitrator. At the Edmonton office, Dennis Picco KC brings over 30 years of experience to litigation and dispute resolution matters in the construction and energy sectors. Simon Elzen-Hoskyn (also in Edmonton) and Chelsea Wilson in Vancouver were promoted to partner in February and June of 2023. Partner Morgan Burris in Vancouver joined from Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP in May 2023. Jonathan Hillson in Edmonton departed in June 2023.

The construction dispute specialists at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP bring expertise to representing domestic and multinational developers, owners, contractors, engineers, architects, suppliers, lenders and insurers, involved in complex, high-value litigation and arbitration. The firm displays particular strength in the energy, transport, government, real estate and infrastructure sectors. The practice is led by David Tupper in Toronto, whose experience includes appearing before the courts of Alberta (at all levels) and in the Federal Court of Appeal. Other key figures include seasoned arbitrators Laura Cundari in Vancouver and Matthew Liben in Montréal, and Alyssa Duke in Calgary, who focuses on multi-party commercial disputes involving such matters as contractor delays, failure to properly maintain facilities, deficient work and construction product liability issues.

Gowling WLG leverages the global bench strength of locations in 19 cities across nine countries and three continents, to advise on the entire lifecycle of major constructions, including multi-phased, multi-purpose real estate development projects (such as office, retail, commercial and residential complexes). In addition, the group’s full service extends to procurement processes, the negotiation of contract and labour agreements, project financing and insurance, environmental issues, health and safety, workers’ compensation and construction litigations, mediation and arbitration. The firm’s client portfolio spans such sectors as education, insurance, government, energy and aerospace. Ted Betts heads the practice, bringing over 20 years of experience to construction and infrastructure matters. Other key figures include seasoned litigator Sahil Shoor and associate Tristan Neill, who works at the firm's office in the Waterloo region. Matthew Bernardo and Aaron Hunter joined as partners from in-house roles in January and February 2023. Unless noted, all lawyers mentioned work in Toronto.

With a strong national presence and offices abroad in London and New York, McCarthy Tétrault provides a comprehensive service in the construction space, advising a broad client base ranging from developers and lenders to contractors and architects on major projects domestically, and across Latin America, the US, the UK, Europe and the Middle East. With expertise across the energy, transport, retail, mining, healthcare and pharmaceuticals sectors, the practice assists with regulatory compliance, risk management, transactional matters and construction dispute resolution, in addition to occupational health and safety issues. Scott Chalmers in Toronto heads the national practice and advises on major international infrastructure projects. Julie Parla, a seasoned litigator and arbitrator, manages the firm’s national construction disputes practice. Bryan West, who leads the Alberta construction and project disputes groups, also provides experience in commercial landlord and tenant disputes.  Anca Neacsu, who heads the Quebec construction group, specializes in the energy and mining sectors. Aidan Cameron, an expert in multi-party contractual litigation, leads the British Columbia construction and project disputes groups.

Norton Rose Fulbright utilizes global bench strength to advise developers, owners, general contractors, subcontractors, architectural and engineering firms, mortgagees and other lenders, on major construction projects. With offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal and Quebec, the practice's robust portfolio spans such industries as telecoms, transport, insurance and energy. The team assists clients throughout the entire project lifecycle, from front end procurement strategy advice, project structuring, development strategies and the negotiation and preparation of contracts to post-contract operational risk management and representation in disputes. Claudia Déry, who brings expertise to public-private partnership projects, co-leads the practice in Montréal, along with Daniel Leduc in Ottawa, a veteran litigator who handles complex labour matters. Other key figures include project procurement specialist Jenya Hammond, senior associate Jason Buttuls (who joined from Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in March 2023) and associate Ryan Griffith in Vancouver.

Bennett Jones LLP employs a strong national presence to advise major project owners (private and public) on matters ranging from high-stakes litigation and arbitration, project governance and risk mitigation to front end engineering and standard form procurement. The team is headed in Calgary by contract negotiation expert Jason Roth, who brings strength to assisting with domestic and international infrastructure, agriculture, mining, LNG, renewables, refineries and pipeline projects. Other key figures include seasoned litigator, mediator and arbitrator Brian Reid in Calgary and major infrastructure project specialist Geoffrey Stenger, who operates in both Calgary and Toronto. Partner John Craig KC departed in December 2022.

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP draws on the expertise of teams in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary to advise a client roster of owners, contractors, construction managers, subcontractors and suppliers, on major projects across the transport, education, mining and government sectors. Matthew Alter leads the team, bringing strength to project delivery methods and procurement processes. Mark St. Cyr guides clients through risk management and complex construction litigation. Associate Stephanie Garraway assists clients with document review, preparation and negotiation. All lawyers mentioned work in the Toronto office.

Fasken pairs the bench strength of its 7 national locations and offices in Johannesburg and London, with the experience of its team, to advise a broad client base of owners, developers, architects, engineers, contractors and suppliers involved in high-value construction disputes, including lien, bond and insurance claims. In addition, the firm assists with material and equipment supply contracts, infrastructure developments and public-private partnerships, across the retail, mining, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing and real estate sectors. Key figures include veteran litigators David Curtis and Brook Greenberg KC in Vancouver; Annie Bernard in Montreal, who specializes in financing, construction defects and professional liability; and Arif Chowdhury in Calgary, who handles complex international arbitration.