The Canadian construction and infrastructure development industry is essential to the evolution of today’s economic environment. From residential, industrial and commercial developments to highways, health facilities and educational institutions to mining projects and the broad energy sector, succeeding in this dynamic and ever-expanding industry requires a law firm with a national scope and global resources.

Find that legal partner in Dentons' Canada Construction group. With a track record encompassing all elements of construction and infrastructure development, both locally and nationally, our team offers high-quality, practical and effective legal counsel to help you achieve optimal results.  

Turn to Dentons for seasoned advice on project development, procurement, contracting strategy, health and safety programs and all manner of construction agreements and professional service agreements. Confidently address risk assessment, conflict avoidance, claims management and dispute resolution. When unresolved claims take you to the courts, arbitration tribunals or international arbitration boards, team with lawyers who have fought and won in those venues. 

Ensuring you receive sophisticated, strategic advice and unparalleled service, our group works closely with other Dentons practices focused on related areas, including real estate, restructuring and insolvency, environmental law, competition and corporate matters. For large developments we also act as project counsel, assisting our clients at every stage from project approval to operation.

Our clients include public and private owners, developers, builders, professional engineers and architects, general and specialized contractors, subcontractors, industrial equipment manufacturers, material suppliers, financial institutions, sureties and other players in this industry.

Key service areas:

• Procurement, including tenders, requests for qualifications and requests for proposals
• Drafting and negotiating all types of construction documents, including engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contracts, fixed price and other general contracts, subcontracts, design-build contracts and professional services agreements
• Provincial licensing and registration matters, municipal zoning and permitting issues
• Developing safety programs and compliance with occupational health and safety legislation
• Risk assessment, allocation and management; preventative strategies; and resolution of issues during project development and implementation
• Resolving claims (through litigation, if necessary) for nonpayment, changes, delays, additional costs and damages, negligence, construction defects, product liability and other contractual failings and conflicts
• Liens and legal hypothecs, bonds and insurance issues
• Arbitrations and mediations in construction disputes

Recognition

Dentons partners Chloe Snider and Chelsea Wilson recognized as leading lawyers under 40 by Lexpert Rising Stars

November 20, 2024

Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, is pleased to announce that Chloe Snider and Chelsea Wilson have been honoured as leading lawyers under 40 by Lexpert Rising Stars for 2024.

Dentons recognized in the inaugural edition of Best Law Firms – Canada

October 31, 2024

Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, is pleased to be recognized in the first edition of the Best Law Firms – Canada rankings, based on comprehensive data collected from client interviews and peer review surveys.

Dentons lawyers get recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure 2020

September 3, 2020

Dentons is proud to congratulate 14 of our partners who are recognized as leading lawyers in the Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure 2020.

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Insights

Ontario’s Budget 2025: Infrastructure at the forefront

May 21, 2025

On May 15, 2025, Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy announced Ontario's 2025 provincial budget, titled A Plan to Protect Ontario (Budget 2025). Confronted with the threat of US tariffs and economic uncertainty, Budget 2025 positions infrastructure spending as a cornerstone of the province’s economic response and long-term growth strategy.

Building under pressure: How tariffs are reshaping Canada’s construction landscape

April 23, 2025

Canada: Since taking office on January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump’s administration has imposed a series of tariffs on almost all countries, including Canada. Beginning in early March 2025, the current US administration imposed 25% tariffs on key Canadian exports, including potash, steel and aluminum.

Québec budget 2025: Infrastructure spending takes center stage amid US tariff measures

March 27, 2025

On March 25, 2025, Québec Finance Minister Eric Girard announced Québec’s 2025–2026 provincial budget, titled Pour un Québec fort. Confronted with mounting economic challenges, escalating trade tensions with the United States and a projected deficit of CA$11.4 billion, Budget 2025-2026 has identified infrastructure spending as a central pillar of the province’s economic resilience strategy.

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News and Events

Upcoming events

Hard Hat forum

July 9, 2025

Canada: In our “Hard Hat Forum” sessions we invite clients and friends to participate in an interactive conversation to discuss and explore issues relevant to construction and infrastructure law. We provide breakfast to in-person guests, and the session is complimentary to all attendees.

Recent Press Releases

Dentons partners Chloe Snider and Chelsea Wilson recognized as leading lawyers under 40 by Lexpert Rising Stars

November 20, 2024

Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, is pleased to announce that Chloe Snider and Chelsea Wilson have been honoured as leading lawyers under 40 by Lexpert Rising Stars for 2024.

Dentons recognized in the inaugural edition of Best Law Firms – Canada

October 31, 2024

Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, is pleased to be recognized in the first edition of the Best Law Firms – Canada rankings, based on comprehensive data collected from client interviews and peer review surveys.

Dentons welcomes Sylvain Bélair as a litigation and municipal planning law partner in the Montréal office

May 6, 2024

Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Sylvain Bélair as a partner in the Montréal office.

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