Dentons Canada LLP

Construction

Participants in construction projects require timely advice from their legal counsel. You require a partner with a strong understanding of this dynamic industry. From high-rise office buildings to mass transit systems to energy facilities and major infrastructure projects, the lawyers at Dentons have the knowledge and experience to assist you.

In advising on construction documentation, our construction team is constantly drawn into design, engineering and construction program issues. Our team has a good understanding of project administration, risk management and the financing of construction projects. We also regularly act on operational and facilities management contracts.

Our construction team acts for a vast array of construction industry participants, including owners, developers, lenders, contractors and equipment suppliers. Whether you seek advice on the most advantageous procurement method, or in drafting and negotiating the construction documentation, we stand ready to listen to your needs and respond accordingly.

We resolve all types of construction disputes around the world. Together, we protect your interests in connection with a full range of construction issues in all forums, including courts of competent jurisdiction, arbitration, adjudication, mediation and other dispute resolution proceedings. We achieve success for our clients by implementing strategies that achieve their goals in the fastest, most effective and most cost-efficient manner possible.

At Dentons, building a legal framework that supports your project’s success is our passion.

As diverse as you are
At Dentons, we believe that diversity and inclusion matters to the success and strength of our firm and the quality of our advice and representation. When you work with Dentons, you work with a best-in-class team of experienced, diverse lawyers and other professionals.

Dentons' leadership is active in the planning, promotion and oversight of our diversity and inclusion policies and practices:

Recruitment
We make diversity and inclusion a priority from our recruitment processes, through orientation and training and at the highest levels of the Firm.

Inclusive culture
We are committed to creating and maintaining a firm-wide culture of inclusion, where the unique talents and potential of all of our workforce are recognized, encouraged and supported.

Diversity initiatives
Our initiatives include efforts to enhance the careers and personal lives of women. Other diversity initiatives include affinity groups, pipeline programs, mentoring and training programs.

Advocacy
We are active advocates of diversity in the legal profession and wider community. Our work with other business leaders, professionals and community groups in promoting greater diversity and inclusion and in encouraging others to embrace a similar philosophy and approach is an important part of our commitment.

Our efforts to maintain a diverse and inclusive work force have led to a variety of awards and recognitions.

We firmly believe that our workplace should reflect the communities in which we live and work. We are committed to attracting, supporting, promoting and retaining individuals from diverse cultures, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, religion, physical abilities, social perspective and other characteristics. We strive to foster a flexible environment where everyone respects, supports and learns from each other's skills, talents and differences.