Fielding a ‘dedicated team of brilliant construction lawyers’, Goodmans LLP’s stands out for its strong showings across the full life cycle of construction matters, including procurement, construction contract negotiation and dispute resolution. The group’s diverse client roster encompasses project owners, developers, lenders and construction managers, among others, while its sector strengths include transport, healthcare, energy and social infrastructure projects. Department head Howard Wise is commended as ’one of the top lawyers in the construction field’; he recently represented Walsh Construction Company Canada in its successful claim against the Toronto Transit Commission. The Toronto-based team also includes construction litigator Joseph Cosentino; Brad Halfin, who ‘goes the extra mile to develop a case’; and talented associate Jill Snelgrove, who focuses on construction disputes, including mediations.
Testimonials
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‘Goodmans is one of the top firms in Canada for construction matters. A dedicated team of brilliant construction lawyers that can handle the most complex cases and can scale their efforts to meet the needs of any file. They excel in the hearing room and cover every detail to ensure the best outcome.’
‘Howard Wise is one of the top lawyers in the construction field and a go-to lawyer for complex construction matters. He is a well-respected and dedicated professional with a mastery of the law and knowledge of construction that results in an ability to develop the best legal strategies. He is a top trial lawyer.’
Key clients
- Kelson
- Walsh Construction Company Canada
Work highlights
- Successfully represented Walsh Construction Company Canada in a claim against the Toronto Transit Commission concerning the construction of the Steeles West Pioneer Village subway station.
- Advised Alvarez & Marsal Canada, as receiver and manager, of all of the assets, undertakings and properties of Mizrahi Development Group, including the development of ‘The One’ condominium project.