Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada
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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.
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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.
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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.
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They have an ability to understand the business and client needs and to articulate clearly in a way that all parties understand.
We receive very prompt responses with each communication.
They approach complex and sophisticated matters with deep legal knowledge, strategic thinking and a practical understanding of our business goals, which leads to effective and efficient outcomes.
Lenczner Slaght take a strategic approach to all aspects of engagements. They have good attention to detail and are responsive.
Lenczner Slaght have consistently provided high quality advice and advocacy in an organised and efficient manner.
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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 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.
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.
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