Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP fields a dedicated procurement team which caters to clients from both the public and private sectors, including those at federal, provincial and municipal levels. Expertise include compliance and contentious issues and also extends into the development of the procurement process and procurement documentation, specifically for bidders and stakeholders. The practice is led by Toronto based, Judy Wilson who is often sought by clients to oversee contracts which engage private sectors in traditional government service provisions. Marianne Smith‘s expertise includes advising clients on the development and preparation of public tenders and procurement processes. Alyssa Shivji often advises procurement entities and bidders on the procurement process, including fairness issues and risk management.

Cassidy Levy Kent LLP‘s team is often sought by government agencies and private corporations to oversee complex litigation. The team has experience representing clients before many levels of court including the Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal, Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Court of Appeal.  Gerry Stobo is highly-regarded by the federal procurement bar and leverages particular experience advising clients on public procurement challenges before the Canadian Trade Tribunal, whereas Marc McLaren-Caux is best-known for his litigant expertise, representing clients such as Rampart International and Alion Science and Technology Corporation.

The team at Fasken advises clients on all procurement matters, with its expertise at federal level benefits clients seeking advice on high-profile public procurement projects and transactions across Canada. The team is also well-equipped to oversee cross-border procurement matters, having experience acting on US procurements. Peter Mantas heads the practice and often acts as lead litigation procurement counsel in significant public procurements. Marcia Mills is noted for her advice to the federal government on significant defence procurements. Both split their time between Ottawa and Toronto.

The procurement team at Norton Rose Fulbright forms part of its wider infrastructure group. Its vast procurement expertise covers bid preparation including security clearance issues and the creation of procurement policies for both governmental and private sector clients. The team often oversees the full lifespan of projects, including procurement strategy, project structuring, preparation of contracts and post-contract advice. Jay LeMoine  and Martin Masse  co-lead the team from Vancouver and Ottawa respectively.

The team's expertise at Dentons encompasses public procurement across all government levels including provincial, federal and crown corporations. Matters handled relate to a variety of key industries such as construction, defence, energy and technology. Dedicated procurement expert Paul Lalonde heads the practice from Toronto. His focus lies within international trade and arbitration. Sean Stephenson is a key contact for government contracting law.

DLA Piper (Canada) LLP‘s team has particular public sector procurement expertise; strengths include the drafting of procurement documents involving requests for qualifications and conditions of tenders. Elizabeth Mayer leads the practice from Vancouver and has experience advising both public and private sectors. Personnel changes included the arrival of Deepak Gill from Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP.

McCarthy Tétrault‘s team advises on all procurement matters with particular strength in the structuring of procurements, defending clients procurements from legal challenges and preparing contracts. Calgary-based Catherine Samuel and Toronto-based Tristan Musgrave co-lead the practice. Musgrave is noted for her handling of PPPs. The practice was joined by Puneet Kohli from DLA Piper (Canada) LLP.

The team at Torys integrates its procurement advice with its commercial group to offer clients seamless and comprehensive procurement expertise. Particular focus lies within procurement process design, document and policy creation, regulatory issues and trade agreements. The practice is led by Philip Symmonds who is based in Toronto and enjoys particular expertise in government procurement-related work.