Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP harnesses deep bench strength to advise on the entire lifecycle of energy (including renewable and alternative fuels), transportation and social infrastructure construction projects across Ontario, Western Canada and Quebec, from financing and development to the resolution of construction disputes. Operating out of Toronto and Montréal, Richard Wong heads the team, bringing over 25 years of experience assisting owners, engineers, contractors and subcontractors with contractual, procurement and project development issues on Canadian and international capital projects. Rocco Sebastiano specializes in infrastructure development and procurement, along with Elliot Smith, who also assists with construction contracts, operating and maintenance agreements and long-term utility supply agreements. Other key figures include Joel Heard, who advises on risk identification, project structuring and teaming arrangements; seasoned litigator Roger Gillott; and associate Ethan McCarthy. Lia Bruschetta was promoted to partner in March 2023. Unless noted, all lawyers mentioned work in Toronto.
Key clients
- Runnymede Healthcare Centre
- Brookfield Properties Development LP
Work highlights
- Advising Runnymede Healthcare Centre on all legal and commercial aspects of the development of a Long-Term Care (LTC) home in Toronto, including contract management issues and delay claims in relation to the project.
- Advising Brookfield Properties Development LP on the Yonge and Bloor Redevelopment Contract, which is a proposed $300m project at an intersection/transit hub in Toronto.