About

Provided by Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

As one of Canada’s largest and most specialized construction law teams, BLG has a comprehensive understanding of the construction industry, both domestic and international. Our experience, and national breadth and depth, allow us to anticipate and identify risks early, and to provide our clients cost-effective and innovative solutions on construction and infrastructure projects across the country.

Our team works with clients throughout the entire lifecycle of a construction project. Our front-end construction lawyers advise clients on project delivery and the preparation of construction-related agreements including procurement, architectural & design, joint ventures, construction contracts and P3 agreements. They also provide advice as project counsel during the project. Our skilled team of construction litigators is one of the most highly regarded in the country for handling disputes including complex, multi-party and multi-jurisdictional disputes which we resolve through litigation, arbitration and mediation.

Our clients are regional, national and multinational companies and include project owners, engineers, architects, their insurers, general & specialized contractors, manufacturers, material suppliers, developers, property managers, surety companies and financial institutions. Our construction lawyers are recognized for their reputation and expertise, with nine of our lawyers included as Fellows in the prestigious Canadian College of Construction Lawyers.

Chambers Review

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Construction - Nationwide - Canada

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Borden Ladner Gervais houses a market-leading construction practice with impressive bench strength. The firm maintains a fine track record in litigation arising in the industry, where it often acts for both contractors and subcontractors. The team is regularly called upon for its strengths in matters pertaining to project development. It acts for a range of distinguished regional, national and multinational clients operating in both the public and private sectors across Canada. The group offers notable experience advising clients involved in the transportation, energy and natural resources and healthcare sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Borden Ladner Gervais was counsel to multiple sureties in connection with a multi-project, cross-border bond default. BLG advised the sureties on all bond claim issues, including strategy for completing the projects and mitigating risks and damages.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Richard Shaban
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Richard Shaban
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Band 1

Leading construction lawyer Richard Shaban is widely acclaimed for his work on behalf of surety providers as part of his diverse practice that covers large-scale energy and infrastructure developments. He operates out of Borden Ladner Gervais' Toronto office.

He's simply the best.

Patricia Morrison KC
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Patricia Morrison KC
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Band 2

Construction group leader Patricia Morrison KC ably handles front-end and contentious matters in the sector. She provides counsel to owners, contractors and sureties from Borden Ladner Gervais' Calgary office.

Patricia is always responsive, turns things around quickly and has a great way of communicating complicated concepts.

Simon Grégoire
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Simon Grégoire
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Band 2

Montréal-based Simon Grégoire of Borden Ladner Gervais is very experienced in the handling of litigation and disputes, particularly arising in the construction of infrastructure and energy projects in Québec.

Simon is an excellent lawyer.

Michael Skene
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Michael Skene
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Band 6

Michael Skene is a Vancouver-based partner at Borden Ladner Gervais who has a broad client base which includes contractors and developers. He focuses his practice on handling complex disputes, including those arising from delays in construction projects.

Michael is a good lawyer.

Patrice Morin
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Patrice Morin
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Band 6

Patrice Morin is a partner in Borden Ladner Gervais' Montréal office and assists clients involved in major infrastructure and construction projects, including litigation and negotiating contracts.

He is an awesome lawyer and an excellent advocate.

Patrice is a significant litigator.

Patrice is excellent.

Ranked Lawyers at
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

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Nationwide - Canada

Construction

Richard Shaban
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Richard Shaban
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Band 1
Patricia Morrison KC
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Patricia Morrison KC
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Band 2
Simon Grégoire
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Simon Grégoire
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Band 2
Michael Skene
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Michael Skene
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Band 6
Patrice Morin
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Patrice Morin
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Band 6