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Provided by Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP

Singleton Reynolds has long been recognized as one of the leading construction and infrastructure firms in Canada. Over half the lawyers in the firm focus on the area, and our team of practitioners, litigators, solicitors, and engineers draw on their extensive experience to serve our clients.

We have designed risk management and loss control programs and have represented our clients at all levels of the Courts in Canada. We are experienced in structuring and creating P3s, including advising on tendering, procurement and risk management issues, and the wide variety of issues arising out of large construction and infrastructure projects. We also act as independent fairness monitors.

We assist clients with projects both nationally and internationally including large-scale infrastructure, institutional, industrial and commercial projects such as highways, railways, dams, tunnels, pipelines, mines, industrial facilities, schools and educational facilities, hospitals, manufacturing plants, commercial buildings, and condominiums.

Members of our team were co-counsel to the Ontario Government in the review of the Construction Lien Act, and were recently retained to co-lead a review of the federal prompt payment and adjudication initiative.

Chambers Review

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Construction - Nationwide - Canada

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What the Team is Known For

Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel is a premiere construction boutique offering excellent bench strength with expertise pertaining to project development, claims and disputes, and construction arbitration. The group represents an enviable roster of municipalities, public authorities and international clients across public and private developments. The practice is frequently called upon as counsel across a range of sectors including energy, transport and public infrastructure. The firm is further distinguished for its work on the development of federal legislation. It has offices in Vancouver and Toronto.

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Work Highlights

Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel assisted Honeywell in managing a complex, multi-party litigation with numerous legal issues at play.

Strengths

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Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel are always available even in the evenings or weekends and provides very quick turnaround on letters.

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Their service level is top notch. The legal team always come together to respond to our messages.

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They are very timely in response, diligent, passionate on the work and willing to push risk issues up the chain.

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The team is best in class. The work ethic is unmatched, the advice is always sound, their knowledge and experience in an environment that is complex and highly technical continues to impress.

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The firm has so much experience that very rarely is a situation truly unique, no matter how complex.

Construction respondent
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Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel are always available even in the evenings or weekends and provides very quick turnaround on letters.

Construction respondent
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Their service level is top notch. The legal team always come together to respond to our messages.

Construction respondent
Canada

They are very timely in response, diligent, passionate on the work and willing to push risk issues up the chain.

Construction respondent
Canada

The team is best in class. The work ethic is unmatched, the advice is always sound, their knowledge and experience in an environment that is complex and highly technical continues to impress.

Construction respondent
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The firm has so much experience that very rarely is a situation truly unique, no matter how complex.

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Notable Practitioners

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John Singleton KC

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Senior Statespeople

John Singleton KC is a pre-eminent Canadian construction lawyer, who is highly reputed for his involvement in claims and disputes related to significant developments across Western Canada, earning further recognition for his skill in arbitration and mediation. He is based in Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel's Vancouver office.

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R Bruce Reynolds

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Bruce Reynolds is co-chair of Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel's international construction projects and surety groups and is renowned for his significant role in the development of federal legislation in the construction space. He frequently assists a number of public authorities and private entities across the energy, natural resources and infrastructure spaces.

Bruce is an expert in his field. He is very responsive, always available and very strategic.

Bruce's experience and knowledge are unparalleled in Canada. In any construction dispute, having him on your side is the best decision you can make.

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Sharon Vogel

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Pre-eminent Toronto-based construction lawyer Sharon Vogel is highlighted for her prominent role in legislative developments and has further practice expertise in handling disputes for a variety of municipal and private clients. She is the co-managing partner of Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel.

Sharon is the external and litigation counsel everyone wishes they had. Her experience is unmatched and she has a great ability to help teams and clients work through complex issues.

Sharon has deep knowledge, great communication and never missed a deadline. She has a very practical view of the whole dispute resolution process.

We receive exemplary service from her.

Sharon's depth of knowledge and experience is unparalleled. She is extremely knowledgeable and respected in the industry.

She is an effective advocate and has unparalleled knowledge of not just construction law across a variety of subtopics, but also industry knowledge and contacts.

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James Little

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Band 5

James Little is a Toronto-based lawyer at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel with a reputable contentious construction practice. He advises a host of clients on both domestic and international delay and disruption claims.

James is an excellent, client-focused lawyer, who is available even in urgent situations to provide quality legal advice. He is a pleasure to work with.

James is excellent. He is very responsive and provides very clear and solid recommendations and analysis. He is very bright and his work product is excellent.

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Jesse Gardner

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Band 6

Jesse Gardner is a Toronto-based partner at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel, noted for his ability to handle both contentious and non-contentious matters in the construction space. He has considerable strength advising clients on delay and disruption claims in the transport sector.

He is so good at managing teams and provides good analysis.

We receive exemplary service from Jesse.

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Stuart Hankinson KC

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Band 6

Vancouver-based Stuart Hankinson KC of Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel handles a range of construction disputes for a wide variety of sector participants. He is equally capable as a litigator and in arbitration.

Stuart is very experienced in this area.

Stuart Hankinson is a very senior, well-known construction practitioner.

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Catherine Gleason-Mercier

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Up and Coming

Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel's Catherine Gleason-Mercier is establishing a respected construction practice from her base in Toronto. She represents private and public entities in the healthcare, transport and energy sectors.

Catherine is excellent.

Catherine is excellent and has a great way with clients. She is a very strong drafter and provides good legal analysis.

She is great and one to watch for sure.

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Nicholas Reynolds

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Up and Coming

Nicholas Reynolds advises on a wide spectrum of construction disputes, notably those arising from border crossing and wind farm projects. His practice is based in Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel's Toronto office.

Nicholas has a keen understanding of the law and is detail-oriented. He dives in and understands even the most complex of problems and provides excellent advice.

Nicholas is very smart and one to watch.

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Construction

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John Singleton KC

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R Bruce Reynolds

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Sharon Vogel

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James Little

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Jesse Gardner

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Stuart Hankinson KC

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Catherine Gleason-Mercier

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Nicholas Reynolds

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Up and Coming

Members

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Catherine Gleason-Mercier

Nicholas Reynolds

R Bruce Reynolds

Head of Department

Stuart Hankinson

Clients

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Owners, general contractors, subcontractors/suppliers

Sureties, architects, engineers, designers and consultants

Industries

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Construction and Infrastructure