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Ted Betts

Ted Betts

Canada 2026

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Edward (Ted) Betts is a partner in Gowling WLG's Toronto office and Head of the firm’s Infrastructure & Construction Sector Group.

Certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Construction, Ted works in all sectors involving construction projects, including commercial construction, infrastructure and civil works, power and energy, mining and transit/transportation. He acts on all aspects of tendering, negotiating and drafting of construction contracts, structuring, project management, project financing, and sales, and quarterbacks large-scale construction, infrastructure and development projects coordinating and supervising the delivery of project documents, regulatory and government approvals, project and partner structuring, OHS planning and insurance and risk advice.

Ted is the former Chair of the Ontario Bar Association’s Construction and Infrastructure Law Section and Construction Lien Act Reform Committee.

He has also been recognized in The Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory, the Legal 500 Canada and The Best Lawyers™ in Canada and named an Acritas Star in 2019 and 2020.

Career

Certified Specialist - Construction Law - Law Society of Ontario

Year of Call: 1997 – Ontario

Personal

Former President and Chair of the Board of Directors of Family Service Toronto, Ted has been recognized several times by the province of Ontario for his volunteer services.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Construction - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Infrastructure and construction practice lead Ted Betts practises out of Gowling WLG's Toronto office and has significant experience in the construction of real estate developments.

Strengths

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  • I appreciate Ted's responsiveness and quality of his work product. He's a proven leader.

    ConstructionChambers Canada Guide
  • Ted is extremely knowledgeable, up to speed in new developments, very responsive and makes sure we have the best service.

    ConstructionChambers Canada Guide
  • He makes himself available at a pinch for us, understands the business very well, sees the forest from the trees and is a strategic thinker.

    ConstructionChambers Canada Guide
  • He is a super smart lawyer, really nice guy and a pleasure to work with.

    ConstructionChambers Canada Guide

Ranked Individuals at Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP (92)

Alberta

British Columbia

Nationwide - Canada

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