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A strong* track record in all areas of commercial litigation, combined with experience litigating construction cases, puts us in a prime position to tackle the unique complexities of the construction sector. We built arguments for success, representing various parties in construction disputes, including owners, developers, general and subcontractors, architecture and engineering firms, lenders and underwriters. Our broad experience litigating all types of construction claims means a solid foundation§ in construction-sector representation is what we provide. Our construction specialists are engaged by corporations, as well as by government ministries and agencies in public-private partnerships. We have provided advice and representation on projects ranging from residential developments to multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects – across Canada and internationally. As a result, we have a proven track record in construction litigation and advocacy: it’s what our clients can count on. But what distinguishes Lenczner Slaght is our unmatched hearing and trial experience at all levels of the Canadian courts. We've proven our ability to take on the most complex legal challenges of the construction business, building solid cases and achieving the best outcomes for our clients..

Through more than two decades of representing clients' interests in all areas of commercial litigation, Lenczner Slaght has regularly tackled the unique complexities of the construction sector. We've acted for various parties in construction-related disputes, including owners and developers, contractors and subcontractors, lenders and underwriters, and architecture and engineering firms. Our relevant litigation experience covers the spectrum of construction matters, from insurance claims, disputes relating to progress payments, holdbacks, and liens, and claims relating to delay and disruption, defects, omissions, and other performance issues.

The firm's construction-sector specialists are engaged by corporations and private
companies, as well as by government ministries and agencies in public-private partnerships. We've provided litigation support on projects ranging from residential developments to multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects – across Canada and internationally.

Construction-related expertise is vital for effective advocacy – that's a given. But what
distinguishes Lenczner Slaght is our unmatched hearing and trial experience at all levels of the Canadian courts. We've proven our ability to take on the most complex legal challenges of the construction business, building consistently solid cases and achieving the best outcomes for our clients.