Department profile
McMillan LLP

Public Procurement

Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada


McMillan LLP

Rankings

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Public Procurement - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

McMillan's procurement group advises both private and public sector clients on compliance with Canada's trade treaty procurement commitments and mitigating the risk of bid challenges and contractual disputes. Its clients include Canadian and international public institutions and industry corporations.

Work Highlights

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  • McMillan responded to procurement and tendering law questions that arose from inquiries by contractor members of the Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association and the Greater Toronto Sewer and Watermain Contractor's Association.

Strengths

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  • McMillan are always quick to respond and share information and new developments.

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  • They excel at analysing issues from multiple angles and offering flexible, tailored options. Their recommendations consider the specific challenges at hand and our operational structure and business.

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  • The team are incredibly responsive and their national breadth is quite helpful.

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  • The advice is not only legally sound, but also alive to the economic, political and social issues that accompany my client's projects.

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  • The lawyers are deeply engaged with our industry. Their background enables them to offer advice that is tailored not only to the legal landscape, but also to the practical needs of our business.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Marc McLaren-Caux
    Band 2Marc McLaren-Caux

    Marc McLaren-Caux

    Marc McLaren-Caux represents a growing portfolio of corporate clients in both contract bids and dispute mandates out of McMillan's Ottawa office. He co-chairs the firm's procurement group.

    • Marc was a highly skilled, highly knowledgeable and very personable asset throughout our entire engagement.

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  • Band 3Timothy Cullen
    Band 3Timothy Cullen

    Timothy Cullen

    Timothy Cullen is co-leader of McMillan’s procurement and government & public policy groups. He notably supports his clients with varied procurement matters, including those related to goods and services and construction projects. He is based in Ottawa.

    • Tim's professionalism and ability to take the angst out of the room is very good. He is very practical and that stood out to me. He is efficient, cuts to the chase and gives sound advice.

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    • Tim is great. He is professional, knowledgeable, respectful and committed.

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    • Tim is a superstar.

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    • He did an outstanding job for us reviewing a bid submission.

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Ranked Individuals at McMillan LLP (2)

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