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Public Procurement
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Dentons has extensive experience developing procurement and drafting documents including EOI, RFQ, RFP, tender and related procurement documents. Having represented both public and private sector clients, we know the perspective of each side and this knowledge means we offer constructive, value-added advice that focuses on what each party needs to ensure a successful procurement process.
Our group has in-depth expertise in public procurement at all levels of government (federal, provincial, municipal, crown corporations and inter-governmental agencies) across all the major economic centres in Canada, and in relation to key industry sectors such as: technology, energy, development contracts, construction, infrastructure and defence.
Dentons has extensive procurement advocacy and dispute resolution experience, representing clients in high profile bid challenges, before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, the Federal Court of Canada and provincial tribunals and courts.
Clients can also benefit from our strong global footprint across Canada, the US, Europe, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The global reach of our practice benefits our clients looking to pursue procurement opportunities abroad and involves us in matters for global clients in Canada who benefit from our expertise through our seamless, “one-stop shopping” platform.
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Work Highlights
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Dentons acted for Campbell Drug Stores on a CAD50 million claim related to the emergency supply of pandemic-related personal protection equipment.
Strengths
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Their service levels and responsiveness are consistently excellent. They are reliable, timely and solution-oriented.
Public Procurement respondentCanadaDentons are a really collaborative team, which is important. They were also good at delivering within aggressive timelines.
Public Procurement respondentCanadaThe firm provided a thoroughly thoughtful and highly practical opinion on an extremely complex issue.
Public Procurement respondentCanadaDentons offer deep expertise in the area, reliable service, responsiveness and they are flexible to meet as urgencies sometimes emerge.
Public Procurement respondentCanadaThey have a depth of specialised subject matter expertise, leading to the ability to provide wise and strategic advice informed by decades of relevant experience.
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Band 1 Paul M Lalonde
Toronto-based Paul Lalonde is highly respected across both the public procurement and international trade arenas, offering extensive expertise. He is the national lead of Dentons' public procurement group.
Paul is an exceptional professional. He always makes an effort to be available and is reasonable, measured and clear.
Public Procurement respondentCanadaHe is very responsive and works hard to hit deadlines.
Public Procurement respondentCanadaPaul's deep expertise, strategic insight and sharp commercial judgement make him stand out. His professionalism, responsiveness and ability to navigate legal and commercial dimensions are unmatched.
Public Procurement respondentCanadaPaul Lalonde is one of the top practitioners.
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