Recognized for its ‘leading experts in the area of construction law’, Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP’s firm-wide focus on construction, infrastructure, insurance and real estate pays dividends, and it is frequently engaged by major players in the sector. Enjoying close relationships with project sponsors, construction companies, government entities and insurers, the group is a popular choice for both project development and contentious construction work. Its enviably deep bench includes Toronto-based Bruce Reynolds (’one of the top construction lawyers in Canada’), who co-chairs the surety practice and continues to represent Aviva Insurance Company of Canada in the C$2bn receivership of ‘The One’ condominium project. Fellow name partners are Vancouver-based firm founder and senior counsel John Singleton KC, who contributes extensive experience in major public infrastructure projects, and Toronto-based co-managing partner Sharon Vogel. The Vancouver team further draws on Stuart Hankinson KC, who is highly regarded for construction and insurance disputes; Seema Lal, who co-chairs the construction and infrastructure law group; and construction litigator Stephen Berezowskyj. In Toronto, additional key contacts include Jesse Gardner, who co-leads the surety practice; construction co-chair James Little; and increasingly prominent next-generation partner Catherine Gleason-Mercier.
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Testimonials
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‘We deal with Bruce Reynolds but the firm has a number of other qualified individuals with a deep understanding of construction law. Bruce Reynolds is known in the industry to be one of the top construction lawyers in Canada. When you are dealing with Bruce, you are dealing with the best.’
‘The lawyers that make up the construction team at SURV are by far leading experts in the area of construction law. They do not dabble in construction law, they live and breathe it! The team's expansive knowledge of the subject area, paired with the depth of talent on the bench, is unparalleled in the market.’
‘Sharon Vogel, Jesse Gardner, Catherine Gleason-Mercier, Cheryl Labiris, James Little and associate Alegria Indio are just a few of the stand-out lawyers that make up Singleton's construction team. They are knowledgeable, accessible, responsive and practical in the services they provide.’
‘An extremely knowledgeable and collaborative practice. The significant size of the team dedicated to construction disputes makes it a leader in the field.’
‘Individuals are committed to help their clients obtain the best results possible. The individuals are honest brokers that offer balanced and practical advice to their clients.’
‘We highlight the team for its experienced people, particularly John Singleton.’
Key clients
- Aviva Insurance Company of Canada
- Honeywell
- WCC Construction Canada, o/a Walsh Canada
- Vancouver Island University
- Victor Insurance and Metro-Can Construction (TC), Metro-Can Construction, Metro-Can Projects, Todd Wayne Patterson, Carlos Rios, Charles Mervin Sanders, and Carol Thompson
- Mainland Civil Site Services and Mainland Infrastructure Canada
- Finch West LRT
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
Sharon Vogel; Bruce Reynolds; John Singleton KC; Stuart Hankinson KC; Seema Lal; Jesse Gardner; James Little
Other key lawyers
Stephen Berezowskyj; Catherine Gleason-Mercier; Mollie Deyong; Cheryl Labiris; Alegria Indio