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Fasken

Public Procurement

Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada


Fasken

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Procurement, tenders and government contracts are complex. From bidder engagement, to negotiation, contract award and beyond, including tender development, bid preparation, bid challenges, disputes settlement and litigation, our large, multi-disciplinary team delivers unparalleled advice, experience and knowledge. Our business, political and public relations expertise provides our clients with the strategic advantage they need to get the job done.

Procurement and government contracts form a remarkably complex area of the law - varying by jurisdiction and influenced by a multitude of factors, including common law, statutes, regulation, international and national treaties, directives, policies and custom. You need advice that makes sense of all the moving pieces and how it can help advance and protect your business and operational interests.

At Fasken, we provide our public and private sector clients with a common sense approach to navigating this complex area of law, using an experienced, multi-disciplinary team of lawyers. What sets our team apart is the diversity and depth of our experience. Many of us have worked in key roles throughout government and industry, enabling us to provide our clients with unique and unparalleled advice in procurement and government contracts, national and international trade agreements, national security issues and tender law.

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Public Procurement - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Fasken is a well-recognised law firm with a solid reputation and track record in a range of procurement issues, with significant expertise in disputes and objections to government contracts. The team hosts a notable procurement offering in Ontario and British Columbia, from where it advises on mandates relating to infrastructure projects, renewable energy ventures and developments to healthcare facilities at provincial and municipal levels.

Work Highlights

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  • Fasken was appointed to the United Kingdom government's post-Brexit international trade law panel in consortium with Pinsent Masons and Baker Hostetler.

Strengths

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  • Fasken has a depth of experience and expertise in public procurement. The team is responsive, creative and insightful.

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  • Fasken has strategic insights into government procurement that can only be gained through learned experience.

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  • The firm has knowledge and real-world experience in the industry.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Marcia Mills
    Band 1Marcia Mills

    Marcia Mills

    Marcia Mills is an Ontario-based lawyer at Fasken who frequently acts on high-volume procurement procedures. She advises bidders as well as procurers and also represents clients in procurement disputes.

    • Marcia is a great adviser and is top-notch.

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    • Having Marcia in our corner is a great boost to our confidence. Her advice provides clear direction so we can move forward with the project at hand.

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    • Marcia has unique qualities honed from her time within government that help her identify issues and recommend remedial measures to address them before they become problems.

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    • Marcia is excellent and has a really deep knowledge and understanding of procurement.

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  • Band 2Peter Mantas
    Band 2Peter Mantas

    Peter Mantas

    Practice group leader Peter Mantas leverages his expertise in litigation to provide expert counsel on procurement disputes. Based in Fasken's Ottawa office, he additionally advises on white-collar criminal matters.

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