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Gowling WLG’s full-service construction practice is closely aligned with its infrastructure offering and is commended for its ability to ‘provide services during the pre-construction, construction and dispute phases of any project’. The group is further distinguished by its broad national coverage and maintains strong footholds in many of Canada’s key business hubs. From Toronto, Ted Betts leads the infrastructure and construction team and advises on the tendering, structuring, negotiation and drafting of construction contracts. Also in Toronto, Christopher Stanek is noted for his experience in land-related litigation, including construction disputes. Key names in Calgary include seasoned construction litigator Brian Kapusianyk and next-generation partner Jordan Crone, who was recently appointed local construction department lead. Other up-and-coming names include Kitchener-based litigator Sahil Shoor and associate Tristan Neill.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The construction team at Gowling WLG in Calgary is an exceptional group. It never fails to deliver top-quality work on time and is composed of superior communicators. Its willingness and proficiency to engage directly with the technical and project management areas is a tremendous asset.’

  • ‘I wish to highlight Jordan Crone and Tom Brookes for exceptional dedication and service. In addition to top-quality legal advice, they provide strategic guidance, outstanding communication and management of integrated legal, expert and client teams. Both go above and beyond the call of duty.’

  • ‘A team with deep construction knowledge and litigation defence strength. Mark Crane understands complex construction projects and the players involved.’

  • ‘Jeremy Sapers stands out for his communication and ability to convey complex legal jargon in a way that is clear and concise. He showed empathy and care when dealing with our issues, and provided realistic outcomes that considered the cost to litigate and the associated cost benefit.’

  • ‘One of the most formidable firms for construction and infrastructure projects in Canada. It has a fantastic team of partners and lawyers who are able to provide services during the pre-construction, construction and dispute phases of any project. They possess a wealth of knowledge.’

  • ‘Stand-out partners are Jordan Crone, Tom Brookes, Sahil Shoor and Warren Foley. Stand-out associates are Tristan Neill and Jonathan Nisar. All deserve recognition for their dedication to providing outstanding services to their clients. They are always available and possess a great wealth of knowledge.’ 

  • ‘The team has a high degree of knowledge of this industry/sector and have earned our respect. Sahil Shoor and Tristan Neill are detailed-orientated advocates with a high degree of professionalism.’

  • ‘We also highlight Mark Platteel, Ted Betts, Matthew Bernardo, Brian Kapusianyk and Lindsay Wong for their availability and willingness to share superior expertise on a wide variety of challenging legal issues, often on short notice. We greatly benefit from the depth and breadth of their knowledge.’

Key clients

  • ACCIONA

  • AECOM

  • Aoyuan International

  • AtkinsRéalis

  • Cana Energy

  • Chandos Construction

  • Dalmen Products and DPRO

  • Government of Alberta, Ministry of Infrastructure

  • First Capital Realty

  • IAMGOLD

  • Keolis

  • Ledcor Group

  • McMaster University/McMaster Innovation Park

  • Ottawa Community Housing

  • RATP Développement

  • RioCan Real Estate Management

  • Siemens Canada

  • Stantec

  • Tambro Construction

  • Toronto Community Housing

Work highlights

Advised IAMGOLD on the construction, commissioning and transition to operations of its Côté Gold Project, including dispute resolution.
Advised Stantec Consulting, Stantec Architecture and QBE in litigation relating to the design and construction of the East Rail Maintenance Facility in Whitby, Ontario.
Advised the Government of Alberta on multiple infrastructure projects, including the Canmore Nordic Centre Expansion Project and the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre Project.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Ted Betts

Other key lawyers

Christopher Stanek; Brian Kapusianyk; Jordan Crone; Sahil Shoor; Tristan Neill; Mark Crane; Tom Brookes; Jeremy Sapers; Warren Foley; Jonathan Nisar; Mark Platteel; Matthew Bernardo; Lindsay Wong

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