Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP

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.