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Construction - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Dentons has a notable team in Canada that is developing a solid presence in the construction sphere. The firm is well recognised for its involvement in significant infrastructure developments, and is often engaged on front-end construction mandates, with additional expertise in contentious matters. Clients benefit from construction lawyers based in Vancouver, Calgary and Montréal.
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Work Highlights

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  • Dentons represented the Department of Justice Canada and Transport Canada on the structuring and procurement aspects of the Alto High Speed Rail Project, spanning four provinces.

Strengths

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  • Dentons’ commitment and dedication to their clients truly stand above others in the industry. It maintains open, consistent lines of communication and is readily available when critical commercial and legal decisions need to be addressed.

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  • The firm places great importance on service quality and is always prepared to provide insightful and well‑founded guidance when required.

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  • The team is very comprehensive, capable and strategic.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Karen Martin
    Karen Martin

    Karen Martin

    Vancouver-based Karen Martin KC of Dentons has impressive expertise in construction matters concerning infrastructure projects. Managing a broad portfolio of matters including dispute resolution, contract development and risk mitigation, she offers skilled counsel in arbitration and litigation.

    • Karen Martin is very personable and definitely knows her stuff. She has the experience where you can trust her answers and puts together a file very well.

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  • Dennis Picco KC
    Dennis Picco KC

    Dennis Picco KC

    Dennis Picco KC is an Edmonton-based partner at Dentons, whose practice focuses on litigation and dispute resolution. He has notable experience of representing clients in cases arising from disruption and delay claims, as well as cost overrun disputes.

    • Dennis Picco is a great litigator. He is also good at piecing together information, and good at dealing with experts and speaking their language.

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  • Jana W Mansour
    Jana W Mansour

    Jana W Mansour

    Vancouver-based Jana Mansour co-leads Dentons' national construction group. He has a distinguished practice, with considerable experience of advising clients on non-contentious issues arising from construction and infrastructure projects, such as procurement and contract negotiations.

    • Jana provides thorough, strategic and timely advice

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  • John Haythorne
    John Haythorne

    John Haythorne

    Front-end construction lawyer John Haythorne holds a wealth of experience on behalf of municipal bodies and clients in the mining space. He is based in Dentons' Vancouver office.

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  • Karen Groulx
    Karen Groulx

    Karen Groulx

    Dentons' Karen Groulx is a respected construction lawyer based in Toronto. She is recognised for her expertise in handling construction litigations in the commercial and transport sectors.

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  • Robert Gilroy
    Robert Gilroy

    Robert Gilroy

    Robert Gilroy is an associate based out of Dentons' Edmonton office. He is particularly adept at assisting with claims concerning design errors and delays arising out of significant infrastructure projects.
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