Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

The construction practice at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP brings extensive experience across the full life cycle of projects, from procurement and planning, through to financing, development and contentious matters. The team’s client base is equally broad and it routinely represents sponsors, public authorities, developers, lenders and equity investors on a wide range of transport, health, energy and social infrastructure projects. From Calgary, Patricia Morrison KC directs the construction litigation area, where she is widely considered a go-to specialist for complex, large-scale claims. In Toronto, high-profile senior counsel Richard Shaban is recognized for his expertise in construction, infrastructure and procurement matters, with a particularly strong track record in hospital projects. In Montreal, construction litigator Simon Grégoire is highly regarded for his work in high-stakes disputes, including international arbitration cases. The department also benefits from a robust Vancouver platform, where Michael Skene is a key contact for construction disputes. Other recommended partners include Toronto-based James MacLellan, who focuses on surety bonding and construction issues; Rodney Smith, who heads the disputes section in Calgary; and Montreal’s Gabriel Lefebvre, who serves as leader of the national construction group.