LAWYER PROFILE

Julie Parla

Canada 2026

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Construction

Nationwide - Canada

2 years ranked

About

Provided by McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Practice Areas

Julie is a partner in the litigation group and has significant experience in the areas of infrastructure, major construction, energy, and procurement.

She has appeared before courts at all levels, including the Supreme Court of Canada, and as lead counsel at arbitration, trial, and various court proceedings related to breach of project agreement claims, claims under various CCDC contract types, construction deficiencies claims, construction lien claims, procurement claims, and challenges to municipal by-laws. As a trusted adviser for major enterprises, Julie is practical and business-oriented, and often retained to advise on risk mitigation and dispute avoidance.

Julie represents clients in both the public and private sectors, including AFP authorities, Crown agencies, municipalities, educational and healthcare entities, owners in land development, energy and other industries, and major contractors.

Career

Ontario Bar, 2002

Leading Lawyer in Infrastructure, The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

Professional Memberships

The Advocates Society

Canadian Bar Association

Ontario Bar Association (OBA), Construction Law Section

Society of Construction Lawyers – North America

Publications

https://www.lexology.com/firms/mccarthy-tetrault-llp/julie_k_parla

Public Procurement Year in Review 2023

Personal

Julie is Co-Chair of the National Infrastructure Group and head of McCarthy’s Project Disputes team.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Canada Guide

Construction - Nationwide - Canada

Band 6

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

She is responsive, approachable and a joy to work with. I couldn't ask for more.
ConstructionChambers Canada Guide
Julie has extensive experience and deep knowledge, which is reflected in the appropriate, meaningful and practical legal advice provided.
ConstructionChambers Canada Guide
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.
ConstructionChambers Canada Guide
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.
ConstructionChambers Canada Guide
I really enjoy working with her. She has a lot of good construction knowledge and explains complex things well.
ConstructionChambers Canada Guide