Cassidy Levy Kent LLP's public procurement practice group is experienced in representing both government agencies and private corporations, as well as Crown corporations such as the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority and a number of provincial governments. The group is co-directed by an Ottawa-based duo comprising Marc McLaren-Caux, who handles both litigation and advisory matters, including trade remedies and Federal regulatory law; and senior counsel Gerry Stobo, who takes care of the designing of procurement processes, drafting procurement documents and assisting with legal challenges. International trade specialist Jan Nitoslawski draws on experience acting for clients in government procurement disputes.

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Key clients

  • EllisDon Corporation
  • Paladin Airport Security Services
  • General Dynamics Mission System - Canada
  • Government of Alberta
  • Heddle Marine Service
  • Rampart International
  • Oshkosh Defense Canada
  • Falcon Environmental
  • Cadex
  • The National Capital Commission
  • P1 Consulting
  • Horizon Maritime Services
  • KPMG
  • Black & McDonald

Work highlights

  • Represented EllisDon Corporation at the Canadian International Trade Tribunal in a challenge to a major construction contract award.
  • Represented Paladin Airport Security Services in a Federal Court judicial review application that challenged the award of security screening contracts to Paladin.
  • Represented Heddle Marine Service at the Canadian International Trade Tribunal in defence of a major Canadian Coast Guard contract award to refurbish and repower the CCGS Terry Fox.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Marc McLaren-Caux, Gerry Stobo

Other key lawyers

Jan Nitoslawski