Richard Shaban
Canada Guide 2025
Band 1 : Construction
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About
Provided by Richard Shaban
Practice Areas
Rick is a Senior Partner in the Construction Group with 30+ years’ experience bringing practical legal and industry-specific expertise to clients. He is actively involved in a large number of infrastructure projects – successfully leading transaction teams and closing a number of P3 deals as well as crafting complex project agreements using most project delivery methods. Rick has extensive experience in domestic and international dispute resolution having resolved countless project disputes including appearances at every level of court including the Supreme Court of Canada. He is a founding Fellow and a past president of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers, a former member of the Finance Committee of the Canadian Construction Association, a member of International Bar Association, the American Bar Association: Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, Fidelity & Surety Law Committee and Forum on the Construction Industry. He is also a member of the Canadian Counsel for P3s and involved in the Surety Association of Canada and was also a past Co-Director, Osgoode Hall Certificate Program in P3s.
Career
Ontario Bar, 1985. LLB, University of Windsor, 1983. Bachelor of Human Kinetics, University of Windsor, 1980.
Publications
Frequently writes and delivers seminars on procurement models, construction law and surety bond issues.
Chambers Review
Canada
Leading construction lawyer Richard Shaban is widely acclaimed for his work on behalf of surety providers as part of his diverse practice that covers large-scale energy and infrastructure developments. He operates out of the firm's Toronto office.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Rick is one of the top experts, if not the top expert, in the field of healthcare infrastructure. He guides teams through complex procurements and negotiations."
"Richard looks beyond any particular issue to ensure that we are getting comprehensive advice that is informed by his extensive commercial knowledge, experience and vision. He is incredibly responsive."
"Rick is one of the top experts, if not the top expert, in the field of healthcare infrastructure. He guides teams through complex procurements and negotiations."
"Richard looks beyond any particular issue to ensure that we are getting comprehensive advice that is informed by his extensive commercial knowledge, experience and vision. He is incredibly responsive."