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Paul Ivanoff

Paul Ivanoff

Canada 2026

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About

Provided by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

Paul is a Partner in Osler’s Disputes department and is a key contact for the firm’s Construction and Infrastructure practice group. Paul’s practice involves the litigation, arbitration and mediation of disputes arising out of construction and infrastructure projects. He also provides contract administration advice during the course of completion of projects. Paul’s practice covers all aspects of construction law including disputes involving contracts and specifications, power purchase agreements, construction liens, mortgage priorities, delay claims, bidding and tendering matters, negligence claims, bond and insurance claims, and construction trusts. He advises all project participants on disputes related to a broad range of construction and infrastructure projects including airport facilities, power plants (nuclear, gas, solar, wind and coal), highways, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, civil works facilities and subways. Paul is certified as a Specialist in Construction Law by the Law Society of Ontario and is listed in The Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada, Chambers Canada, The Best Lawyers in Canada, The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Expert Guides: The Legal Media Group Guides to the World’s Leading Lawyers, and Canadian Who’s Who.

Career

University of New Brunswick, LL.B.

York University, B.A.

Bar Admission: Ontario, 1993

Professional Memberships

Ontario Bar Association, Construction Law Section, Past Chair

Law Society of Ontario

Canadian Bar Association

The Advocates' Society

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Canada Guide

Construction - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

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 Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt's Toronto office.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Paul exhibits very strong client skills and gives prompt attention to the issues at hand. He does not complicate the matters and gives strong advice on how to best resolve them.

    ConstructionChambers Canada Guide
  • He is very practical and measured.

    ConstructionChambers Canada Guide
  • Paul is very experienced, an expert in construction law and disputes, practical about avoiding litigation and is highly responsive. He is a pleasure to work with.

    ConstructionChambers Canada Guide

Ranked Individuals at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP (199)

Alberta

British Columbia

Nationwide - Canada

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