Construction
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 2
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+1 403 776 0500About
Provided by Rose LLP
The construction lawyers at Rose LLP are market leaders and have the depth of knowledge and experience to work on the most complex projects and aspects of construction law. In particular, our group is unique in terms of its size and its focus on the development of Alberta's oil sands and other key infrastructure. Our construction lawyers function in a close working group to assist clients in all facets of construction projects from inception to completion, including procurement strategies, risk management and allocation, the preparation of project delivery documents and dispute resolution, including litigation, mediation, arbitration and negotiated settlements.
Working from front-end to the resolution of claims and disputes we have experience in all aspects of complex industrial, oil and gas, commercial and institutional construction projects.
Two of our construction lawyers are members (and one is a past governor) of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers, an organization "dedicated to excellence in the specialized practice of construction law".
Chambers Review
Rose is a specialised law firm located in Alberta with extensive construction law expertise. Its lawyers draw on notable litigation capabilities when acting on high-stakes disputes, including those arising from infrastructure projects regarding matters such as delays and overrunning costs. The practice also offers expertise in arbitration and mediation, and frequently handles front-end matters for major global energy entities, with a focus on oil sands in the province.
Work Highlights
- The Rose team acted for Inter Pipeline with the planning and execution of the Heartland Petrochemical Complex.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Rose has specialists who are available externally to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"The Rose team is excellent in responding to queries and, if a certain counsel is not available, a matter is always attended to by a colleague in a timely fashion."
"Rose has an excellent team from junior lawyers to senior partners. I always have a sense that I know what is going on with my matters."
"Rose has specialists who are available externally to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"The Rose team is excellent in responding to queries and, if a certain counsel is not available, a matter is always attended to by a colleague in a timely fashion."
"Rose has an excellent team from junior lawyers to senior partners. I always have a sense that I know what is going on with my matters."
Notable Practitioners
Phillip Scheibel specialises in the representation of construction interests in oil, gas and commercial projects. Based in Calgary, he offers capabilities in front-end construction matters, as well as acting on disputes across Western and Central Canada.
"Phillip Scheibel knows what he is doing and is an excellent strategist."
"Phillip Scheibel provides valuable insights and advice to our company."
Peter Vetsch is an Alberta-based partner, who demonstrates considerable strength handling non-contentious issues in the construction space. He is notably adept at advising clients on contract drafting and negotiations, as well as procurement matters, often in the energy sector.
"Peter Vetsch is extremely intelligent, responsive, practical, solution-oriented and knows our business intimately.In addition, his style and approach are always client-friendly and on point."
"Peter Vetsch provides extremely timely, practical advice that is essential to negotiating agreements that are critical to the overall success of our project."
"The level of service provided by Peter Vetsch is buttressed by the depth of analysis that he can bring to the transaction. He puts extra effort into making communications clear and understandable."