Construction

Rocco Sebastiano is highly regarded for his expertise in construction and is further renowned for his astute handling of technical matters relating to the construction of power projects. Based in the firm's Toronto office, he is particularly well reputed for his handling of contractual processes.

Rocco Sebastiano is a very smart lawyer.

Richard Wong is a regular feature on construction projects in Toronto, and is frequently mandated on front-end matters such as contract drafting and negotiations, risk allocation and project structuring. He has significant expertise in relation to power and renewable energy developments, as well as nuclear waste projects.

Richard Wong possesses good commercial awareness and industry knowledge.

You always feel at ease with Richard's viewpoint on the issues in a construction matter.

Paul Ivanoff possesses experience assisting with contentious as well as non-contentious matters in the construction sector. He is also well placed to advise public authorities on construction mandates. He is based in the firm's Toronto office.

Paul Ivanoff is phenomenal, tireless, strategic, comprehensive, has excellent project management and a grasp of the issues.

Toronto-based litigator Roger Gillott exercises his abilities in disputes before all levels of court in the construction space, representing a range of municipal and private clients.

Roger Gillott is a very skilled construction litigation lawyer. He is methodical and detailed in his approach to working through complex matters.

Toronto-based partner Joel Heard has extensive experience in the construction space. He is routinely called upon to provide counsel on issues relating to large-scale development projects, including negotiations regarding design-build contracts and team arrangements in the energy and public infrastructure projects.

Joel Heard understands construction and manages risk and reward concepts fluidly.

Paula Olexiuk is the co-chair of the national construction and infrastructure practice and is based in Calgary. She has considerable strength in matters arising from energy and renewable energy projects, such as contract negotiations.

Toronto-based Ethan McCarthy is noted for his ability to advise clients, particularly public authorities, on a range of matters stemming from commercial and industrial development projects. He has notable experience handling contract negotiations and delay claims arising from complex projects.

Ethan McCarthy is very personable and responsive. He understands the industry and contracts.