Construction
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
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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.
Work Highlights
- The Blakes team acted for Air Liquide on proceedings brought by Canadian Natural Resources Limited related to construction in the oil sands.
Strengths
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"The Blake, Cassels & Graydon team is very skilled at stepping into technically and legally complex matters to assist. We are consistently impressed by the depth and breadth of the team at Blakes."
"In our particular dispute, the commercial awareness of the issue, underpinning law and strategic positioning, was very helpful and on point."
"Blakes is consistent, reliable, very focused on details but also has strategic thinkers. It is also a pleasure to work with as it creates a very friendly and inclusive environment."
"The Blake, Cassels & Graydon team is very skilled at stepping into technically and legally complex matters to assist. We are consistently impressed by the depth and breadth of the team at Blakes."
"In our particular dispute, the commercial awareness of the issue, underpinning law and strategic positioning, was very helpful and on point."
"Blakes is consistent, reliable, very focused on details but also has strategic thinkers. It is also a pleasure to work with as it creates a very friendly and inclusive environment."
Notable Practitioners
Alberta-based David Tupper 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 Tupper is superb in listening to us and understanding the service we need. He treats us as colleagues and is very collaborative in his approach."
"David is a very strong lawyer with clear vision."
"David is passionate but reasonable and represents his client's interests in the best way possible."
Brendan MacArthur-Stevens is based in the 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 MacArther-Stevens is excellent to work with. He is very smart, responsive and provides very good practical advice. He is excellent at handling disputes."
"Brendan always responds in a timely manner and provides great value. He understands what we do and our priorities."
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