From design through completion, project development is a complex convergence of interested parties, logistics, regulatory framework, and complicated, interlocking contractual structure. Project developers and participants need sophisticated and experienced counsel to help guide the process. Dentons Canada has the in-depth knowledge of your industry sector to allow us to develop, negotiate and put in place inventive solutions, tailored to your needs. We have the experience necessary to identify critical milestones and potential risks to keep your project on the right track.

Dentons Canada’s project lawyers have experience on some of Canada’s largest infrastructure projects. From the initial project conception stages to structuring the procurement, to crafting the contracts, we are adept at formulating innovative and sophisticated solutions to issues that arise in the course of project implementation.

With Canada being recognized as one of the world’s strongest and most stable markets, Dentons is well positioned to support the success of both our domestic Canadian clients and the vast array of international players that are investing and developing their presence in the Canadian economy. We are proud to act for a wide variety of clients, ranging from public owners, concessionaires and lenders to contractors of all levels, and from startups to industry icons.

We advise on:

• Initial development and financing of a project
• Procurement design
• Contract structure
• Restructuring and refinancing
• Project mergers, acquisitions and dispositions
• Dispute resolution relating to projects, including procurement disputes and contractual claims. We are experienced in alternative dispute resolution models, including international arbitration boards, and litigation before the Courts.

Recognition

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.

Dentons sees recognition double in Canada in the 2019 IFLR1000 : The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms

November 2, 2018

Dentons is pleased to announce that 21 of our lawyers have been ranked in this year’s IFLR1000: The Guide to the World's Leading Financial Law Firms. Of these, an impressive 10 were ranked for the first time, doubling our previous year’s results.

Dentons once again named a leading legal brand in Canada

April 11, 2016

Dentons is honored to be recognized once again as a top 10 leading law firm brand in Canada in Acritas’ recently released Canadian Law Firm Brand Index 2016. Acritas measures the feedback and preferences of our clients and other key consumers of legal services in Canada and around the world.

Insights

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April 6, 2022

Ukraine: To provide relief to Ukrainian individuals and businesses in the context of the war and the implementation of martial law, Ukraine has introduced a number of legislative relief measures.

Significant changes for construction law in Alberta tabled through Bill 37, the Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, 2020

October 23, 2020

Canada: On October 21, 2020, the Alberta Legislature tabled amendments to Alberta’s Builders’ Lien Act to overhaul the remedies available to unpaid contractors.

Ramping up construction post COVID-19: What you need to know

June 16, 2020

Canada: As Ontario’s construction companies look to reopen in stage one of the province’s reopening plan, executives and legal counsel must consider the complex legal risks, and look to mitigate liability, both for their workforce and projects.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Aya Gold & Silver signs binding agreement to acquire Algold Resources

February 24, 2021

Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (Aya) has recently announced that it has entered into a binding term sheet with Algold Resources (Algold) pursuant to which Aya would become the sole shareholder of Algold.

Seon Kang named lead of Dentons’ Montréal office's Corporate and Commercial Law group

August 21, 2020

Dentons is proud to announce that partner Seon Kang has been chosen as the new lead of the Montréal office's Corporate and Commercial group.

Dentons welcomes new commercial partner, Philippe Décary, to our Montréal office

February 17, 2016

Dentons is pleased to announce the arrival of Philippe Décary who has joined the Firm as a partner in our Commercial group. Philippe is based in our Montréal office.