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925 West Georgia Street
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Ms Seema Lal
Work Department
Partner
Position
- Commercial and Business Litigation
- Construction and Infrastructure Law
- Construction Projects (Front-End Services)
Career
Seema Lal is a Partner and Co-Chair of the Construction and Infrastructure practice group, and member of the Commercial and Business Litigation practice group at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP.
Seema is focused on the negotiation and preparation of construction contracts, procurement issues, builders’ liens, disputes; and construction dispute resolution, including claims for extras and delays. She seeks to provide strategic legal advice to assist her clients in making informed and effective legal and business decisions. Through her practice and her involvement in industry associations, she has built up an in-depth understanding of the construction sector and the unique issues facing its stakeholders. She is also experienced in assisting clients with insurance matters and professional liability claims.
She is a Fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers, an association of lawyers who are distinguished for their skill and experience in the practice or teaching of construction law. Seema regularly provides lectures and seminars, including for the Independent Contractors Association of British Columbia, Buildex, Vancouver Regional Construction Association and Pacific Business & Law Institute. She was also previously an adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia for engineering students – Legal Aspects in Engineering Practice.
Seema is involved in the Vancouver community and holds board positions for a number of industry groups and non-profit organizations. She also volunteers with Access Pro Bono and the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada’s Volunteer Legal Advocacy Program.
Languages
English
Memberships
- Program Advisory Board Member, Osgoode Certificate in Construction Law
- Fellow, Canadian College of Construction Lawyers
- Chair, Construction Law Section, Canadian Bar Association (BC Branch)
- Chair, Canadian Construction Women
- Director of Board of Directors of the British Columbia Construction Roundtable
- Member, South Asian Bar Association
Education
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), University of British Columbia, 1997
- Bachelor of Laws, University of British Columbia, 2000
- Called to the British Columbia Bar, 2001
Personal
- Co-Chair, BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, A Night of Miracles Gala
- Volunteer Lawyer, MS Society of Canada – Volunteer Legal Advocate Program (VLAP)
- Volunteer Lawyer, Access ProBono
Lawyer Rankings
Canada > Construction
Acclaimed by some as ‘the best construction team in the market’, Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP’s dedicated focus on construction and infrastructure law is reflected in its full-spectrum service offering, which spans project development, commercial real estate, dispute resolution and insurance, among other areas. From platforms in Toronto and Vancouver, the boutique is active throughout Canada on large-scale infrastructure, industrial and commercial projects, where it is a popular choice to handle both owner and contractor-side work. In Toronto, co-managing partner Bruce Reynolds
is a pre-eminent construction expert; he is representing Aviva Insurance Company of Canada in relation to the C$2bn receivership of ‘The One’ condominium project. Vancouver is the seat of high-profile counsel John Singleton KC, who is a seasoned veteran in PPPs and major infrastructure projects. Rounding out the name partners is ‘unparalleled communicator’ Sharon Vogel in Toronto handled a slew of high-stakes construction disputes during 2023/24. Other senior contacts include Stuart Hankinson KC (Vancouver), who focuses on construction, commercial and insurance disputes; and Seema Lal (Vancouver), whose practice spans construction contracts, procurement and contentious issues. A deep bench of up-and-coming partners includes Jesse Gardner, James Little and Catherine Gleason-Mercier, all of whom work in the Toronto office. Since publication, Sharon Vogel was appointed the firm’s co-managing partner, and Mollie Deyong was promoted to partner.