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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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Construction - Nationwide - Canada

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Blake, Cassels & Graydon's team works out of the firm's Montréal, Calgary and Vancouver offices. The group is noted for its strength in advising a broad range of clients, including developers, contractors and municipalities. The practitioners have considerable experience of handling contentious issues, such as defects and delays claims. The team also demonstrates its ability to provide counsel on non-contentious matters, such as procurement.

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Work Highlights

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  • Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP represented Air Liquide Canada Inc in a construction dispute with Canadian Natural Resources Limited valued at CAD550 million.

Strengths

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  • Blakes is incredibly efficient, resulting in great value for the advice and deliverables they produce.

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  • The team is professional, with a large capacity and strong attention to detail.

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  • The firm simply understands the issues, provides clear advice and is responsive to our business objectives.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • David V Tupper
    David V Tupper

    David V Tupper

    Alberta-based David Tupper of Blake, Cassels & Graydon is a distinguished litigator with a considerable presence in the construction space. He is also adept at handling complex arbitration proceedings. He has further strength in advising clients on non-contentious issues, such as procurement strategies and contract negotiations.

    • David provides clear direction, maintains focus on outcomes and is particularly strong at client-sensitive issues.

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    • David is an excellent lawyer who provides significant perspective gained through a long, accomplished career.

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    • David is well respected and very strategic.

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  • Brendan MacArthur-Stevens
    Brendan MacArthur-Stevens

    Brendan MacArthur-Stevens

    Brendan MacArthur-Stevens is based in Blake, Cassels & Graydon's Calgary office and is noted for his strength in representing clients in complex litigation, as well as advising them on alternative dispute resolution. He is held in high regard for his ability to handle matters arising from design and deficiency claims.

    • Brendan is brilliant; very responsive, practical and strategic.

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    • Brendan is a class act. He is incredibly intelligent, strategic and sophisticated ,while remaining humble and approachable.

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    • Brendan is a great communicator; well-versed in the applicable areas of the law, he provides clear advice and reasonable options for strategy.

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  • Joseph McArthur
    Joseph McArthur

    Joseph McArthur

    A well regarded construction litigator and arbitrator, Joseph McArthur KC advises high-value clients on their contractual disputes.

    • Joe is an effective communicator.

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