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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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Construction - Nationwide - Canada

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

McCarthy Tétrault has a strong construction team that offers full services throughout the life cycle of a project, from front end-related issues to completion. The team also shows its ability to handle complex litigation, including matters arising from contract disputes and delay claims. Its members are also adept at providing guidance on procurement issues. Its practitioners are based across the country, notably in Montréal, Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto.

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Work Highlights

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  • McCarthy Tétrault advised the City of Calgary in the development and construction of a new event entertainment centre, which will replace the current home of the Calgary Flames hockey team.

Strengths

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  • McCarthy Tétrault provide masterful legal advice to address contentious issues, while strategically and effectively managing numerous and complex legal issues within various litigation processes.

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  • They are immediately responsive with well thought-out responses and/or actions.

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  • They are aware of current laws, cases and precedents to help apply to our situation. They are in touch with construction industry trends and contracts and well-versed in the latest issues.

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  • McCarthy Tétrault demonstrates solid commercial awareness, with a good understanding of institutional real estate priorities and the practical considerations that drive our decisions.

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  • They are very responsive, direct and understand the industry in which we work. They provide guidance that best suits our goals and needs and work with us to develop tailor-made plans.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Julie Parla
    Julie Parla

    Julie Parla

    McCarthy Tétrault's Julie Parla has established a respected construction litigation practice, representing private and public sector clients from her base in Toronto. She acts on contractual disputes and claims related to defects and deficiencies.

    • She is responsive, approachable and a joy to work with. I couldn't ask for more.

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    • Julie has extensive experience and deep knowledge, which is reflected in the appropriate, meaningful and practical legal advice provided.

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    • Julie provides excellent practical advice on litigation. It is easy to clearly understands risks and opportunities when dealing with her. She is my go-to litigator.

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    • Julie has excellent level of customer service, based on knowledge and responsiveness. She has a great understanding of the current construction industry market and issues.

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    • I really enjoy working with her. She has a lot of good construction knowledge and explains complex things well.

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  • Connor Campbell
    Connor Campbell

    Connor Campbell

    Connor Campbell is an associate based in McCarthy Tétrault's Toronto office. He regularly assists clients with claims relating to time, costs and defects, including both arbitration and adjudication hearings.

    • Connor is an excellent litigator and the materials that he delivered to us were very strong. He is very intelligent and driven.

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    • He is an excellent lawyer.

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