Construction

Proactively manage risk and keep your construction project on track with advice from experienced lawyers.

We are trusted advisors for developers, contractors, project managers, engineers, architects, sureties and financial institutions across Atlantic Canada on all facets of construction projects.

There are numerous stages in the lifecycle of a construction project. The interested parties are many, and the stakes are often high. You can trust our legal counsel to effectively play a role throughout, with insightful guidance based on your specific needs. Should issues arise, our litigation team is on hand to resolve all manner of construction-related disputes.

Rely on our team for advice during:

  • Tendering
  • Development planning
  • Project management
  • Contract negotiation and interpretation
  • Project financing

Depending on your needs, our construction lawyers may involve their colleagues from specialty areas of law such as:

  • Environmental
  • Immigration
  • Insurance
  • Defence & Marine
  • Employment & Labour
  • Municipal
  • Tax
John T.G. Boyle

John T.G. Boyle

Partner
Halifax

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Will Brien

Will Brien

Associate
Halifax

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Dale T. Briggs

Dale T. Briggs

Counsel
Moncton

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Janis Byrne, KC

Janis Byrne, KC

Counsel
Newfoundland & Labrador, St. John's

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Jocelyn M. Campbell, KC

Jocelyn M. Campbell, KC

Partner
Halifax

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Rachel Delaney

Rachel Delaney

Associate
Newfoundland & Labrador, St. John's

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Jeffrey P. Flinn

Jeffrey P. Flinn

Partner
Halifax

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Sean Glover

Sean Glover

Partner
Halifax

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F. Richard Gosse

F. Richard Gosse

Partner
St. John's

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Richard L. Ivey

Richard L. Ivey

Associate
New Brunswick, Saint John

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Michelle M. Kelly, KC

Michelle M. Kelly, KC

Partner
Halifax

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Edward W. Keyes, KC

Edward W. Keyes, KC

Managing Partner
New Brunswick, Saint John

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Cassidy LaCosta

Cassidy LaCosta

Associate
Newfoundland & Labrador, St. John's

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Jeffrey H. Leard

Jeffrey H. Leard

Partner
Alberton, Summerside

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Matt McEwen

Matt McEwen

Partner
Halifax

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Thomas M. Munn

Thomas M. Munn

Partner
St. John's

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Gary Peddle, KC

Gary Peddle, KC

Partner
Newfoundland & Labrador, St. John's

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Geoffrey K. Penney

Geoffrey K. Penney

Partner
Newfoundland & Labrador, St. John's

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Mohammad Ali Raza

Mohammad Ali Raza

Partner
Halifax

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John Taylor-Hood

John Taylor-Hood

Counsel
Newfoundland & Labrador, St. John's

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Charles D. Whelly, KC

Charles D. Whelly, KC

Counsel
New Brunswick, Saint John

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Articles & Insights

Learning from Losing: Debriefing under the Public Procurement Act

Five years after repeal of the Public Tender Act, specific details of the operation of the Public Procurement Act (the “Act”) remain a mystery to many. This is concerning given the Act’s stated objectives of transparency and accountability. Debriefing is a key mechanism to meet these objectives but, based on client and industry interactions, it […]

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Rent-to-own Agreement: Best Practices and Key Considerations

Rent-to-own agreements have become an increasingly popular option for individuals seeking to transition from renting to homeownership. These agreements allow renters to lease a property with the option to purchase it at a predetermined price after a specified period. While they can provide a flexible path to homeownership, rent-to-own agreements are not without their legal […]

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