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Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

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Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

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Construction - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Gowling WLG is highlighted for its strong construction and infrastructure practice. The team is routinely depended upon to provide counsel on complex front-end issues, including the structuring of projects, contract negotiations and the procurement process. Its practitioners also demonstrate their ability to represent clients in contentious matters and resolve disputes arising from complex projects. The team operates out of the firm's Toronto and Calgary offices.
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Work Highlights

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  • Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP advised the government of Alberta, Ministry of Infrastructure, on public infrastructure projects, including the Canmore Nordic Centre expansion.

Strengths

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  • Gowling demonstrate an excellent client‑focused approach and are very responsive.

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  • The team has excellent legal knowledge, combined with experience and industry intelligence, together with a national-scope understanding of the construction industry.

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  • Gowling is able to balance the legal elements with the commercial and engineering challenges that different projects present.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ted Betts
    Ted Betts

    Ted Betts

    Infrastructure and construction practice lead Ted Betts practises out of Gowling WLG's Toronto office and has significant experience in the construction of real estate developments.

    • Ted provides timely advice and proactive input on policy and legislative evolution to ensure we are prepared.

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  • Brian Kapusianyk
    Brian Kapusianyk

    Brian Kapusianyk

    Calgary-based Brian Kapusianyk KC of Gowling WLG is a strong litigator in the construction space. His clients stem from the insurance, energy and construction sectors.

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  • Christopher Stanek
    Christopher Stanek

    Christopher Stanek

    Working from Gowling's Toronot, Christopher Stanek specialises in Construction and infrastructure litigation as well as major project disputes

    arising from high-value industrial projects, regularly acting on behalf of contractors, lenders and developers.

    • Chris is just absolutely outstanding in every area.

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    • Chris is extremely knowledgeable in the construction dispute industry and can understand and synthesise complex matters succinctly.

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    • He has a good ability to absorb the technical aspects of engineering and construction challenges.

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  • Sahil Shoor
    Sahil Shoor

    Sahil Shoor

    Gowling WLG's Sahil Shoor is based in the Waterloo region, where he represents clients in a wide range of commercial disputes and major construction and infrastructure projects, both domestically and internationally.

    • Sahil is a tremendous asset to Gowling WLG.

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    • Sahil is a master communicator and is adept at bringing clarity to complex issues.

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    • He is clear in understanding his mandate; practical and methodical.

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  • Tristan Neill
    Tristan Neill

    Tristan Neill

    Tristan Neill is an associate based in Gowling WLG's Waterloo region office. He focuses his practice on handling construction and infrastructure litigation. He has further experience in advising clients on contract negotiations.

    • He is very engaged and close to the detail.

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    • Tristan is knowledgeable and great to deal with.

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