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Dentons

Public Procurement

Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada


Dentons

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Public Procurement - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Dentons is a well-resourced international law firm frequently engaged by multinational companies for advice on procurement processes, RFP procedures and documentation review, along with other government contracting queries and disputes. The practice also has noteworthy expertise in international trade, with vast knowledge of compliance matters. The team has significant experience advising on municipal infrastructure revitalisation and redevelopment.

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.

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  • Dentons are a really collaborative team, which is important. They were also good at delivering within aggressive timelines.

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  • The firm provided a thoroughly thoughtful and highly practical opinion on an extremely complex issue.

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  • Dentons offer deep expertise in the area, reliable service, responsiveness and they are flexible to meet as urgencies sometimes emerge.

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  • They 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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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Paul M Lalonde
    Band 1Paul M Lalonde

    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.

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    • He is very responsive and works hard to hit deadlines.

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    • Paul'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.

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    • Paul Lalonde is one of the top practitioners.

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