About

Provided by Lenczner Slaght

Through more than three decades of representing clients' interests in all areas of commercial litigation, Lenczner Slaght has regularly tackled the unique complexities of the construction sector. We've acted for various parties in construction-related disputes, including owners and developers, contractors and subcontractors, lenders and underwriters, and architecture and engineering firms. Our relevant litigation experience covers the spectrum of construction matters, from insurance claims, disputes relating to progress payments, holdbacks, and liens, and claims relating to delay and disruption, defects, omissions, and other performance issues.

The firm's construction-sector specialists are engaged by corporations and private companies, as well as by government ministries and agencies in public-private partnerships. We've provided litigation support on projects ranging from residential developments to multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects – across Canada and internationally.

Construction-related expertise is vital for effective advocacy – that's a given. But what distinguishes Lenczner Slaght is our unmatched hearing and trial experience at all levels of the Canadian courts. We've proven our ability to take on the most complex legal challenges of the construction business, building consistently solid cases and achieving the best outcomes for our clients.

Chambers Review

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Construction - Nationwide - Canada

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Lenczner Slaght houses a respected construction litigation department in its office in Toronto. Operating in the industrial, residential and healthcare sectors, the law firm represents owners, developers and subcontractors in a variety of disputes in Ontario and beyond, focusing on insurance claims.

Work Highlights

  • Lenczner Slaght defended Bay Yorkville Developments, its parent company, Menkes Developments and a related construction management company against allegations from the Condo Corp of breach of warranty and builder's negligence.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Matthew Sammon
5
Matthew Sammon
5
Band 5

Matthew Sammon is highlighted for his ability to represent clients in a broad array of disputes arising from complex construction and infrastructure projects. He handles construction lien work, as well as allegations of design and construction deficiencies. He is based in Lenczner Slaght's Toronto office.

He is a brilliant litigator.

Matt is very straight to the point, firm in his position and delivers a solid message with respect to advice.

Matthew is very knowledgeable on subject matter.

He is versatile and has both a strategic and detail-oriented mind.

Matthew provides excellent, useful, practical and sophisticated advice on several potential contractual disputes.

Andrew Parley
6
Andrew Parley
6
Band 6

Andrew Parley at Lenczner Slaght has established a respected construction litigation practice from his base in Toronto. He focuses on mining and transport sector matters.

Andrew is a brilliant strategic and legal mind, who provides unapparelled input on complex files.

Andrew is a highly effective and sophisticated advocate. In addition to his outstanding skill as an advocate, he understands how litigation strategy intersects with our broader business interests.

Andrew is responsive, confident and knowledgeable. We trust Andrew with our most important and complex legal issues.

Andrew is very practical and pragmatic. He listens to our concerns and finds a solution.

Andrew performs very well in all categories.

Aaron Grossman
U
Aaron Grossman
U
Up and Coming

Toronto-based Aaron Grossman of Lenczner Slaght has a litigation practice within the construction, infrastructure and real estate sectors. He advises and represents clients on claims and issues that arise during the course of a project.

He is great to work with and very attentive to all of my requests.

Aaron is a reliable source of commercial advice and is responsive to client needs.

Aaron is great and very strong, both legally and commercially.

Aaron is responsive and easy to work with.

He demonstrates a high level of sophistication in handling complex matters, applying deep legal expertise to deliver sound and strategic advice.

Ranked Lawyers at
Lenczner Slaght

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Nationwide - Canada

Construction

Matthew Sammon
5
Matthew Sammon
5
Band 5
Andrew Parley
6
Andrew Parley
6
Band 6
Aaron Grossman
U
Aaron Grossman
U
Up and Coming

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