September 21, 2011

Doing Work When No Contract is in Place: Navigating the Risks in Construction Contracts

On May 5, 2011, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice released its reasons for dismissing a motion for summary judgment in 1473662 Ontario Limited v. Avgroup Consulting Services Limited. In this case, the plaintiff, 1473662 Ontario Limited, also known as Dyson Electric, provided electrical contracting services to Avgroup, the general contractor of a 121-room hotel and 83-room residential development in Sudbury, Ontario owned by Vrancor Development Corporation (“Vrancor”).

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"They have a vast knowledge of construction lien law and a great understanding of the law and the construction sector as a whole." — Chambers Canada
Fielding a ‘dedicated team of brilliant construction lawyers’, Goodmans LLP stands out for its strong showings across the full life cycle of construction matters, including procurement, construction contract negotiation and dispute resolution. — The Legal 500 Canada
"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." — The Legal 500 Canada
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. — The Legal 500 Canada
"Goodmans has a solid understanding of how each piece fits into the puzzle, the risks and responsibilities of each party, and the implications of the issues that are in dispute." — Chambers Canada
"The Goodmans team is extremely knowledgeable about complex construction subjects. It is very organised and very good at identifying and parsing out what is important and what is just noise." — Chambers Canada
"Goodmans consists of very seasoned and tested partners supported by a dedicated staff of junior lawyers that enables it to handle very large and complex cases." — Chambers Canada
Clients note, “They have a very qualified and talented team of attorneys who can scale their efforts up or down to meet the needs of large complex and sophisticated matters.” — Chambers Canada
Goodmans LLP‘s construction practice demonstrates prowess in project risk, design/build agreement, construction contract, joint venture and dispute matters, among others. — Legal 500 Canada
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Clients note, "The team's depth of expertise is outstanding." — Chambers Canada
Clients note, "We only use Goodmans for complex and sophisticated matters and they excel in this area." — Chambers Canada
Clients remark, "The team has proven to have an incredible breadth and depth of resources." — Chambers Canada
...frequently sought out by operators and contractors from the infrastructure and engineering sectors. The firm is noted for its strong advocacy in litigation and arbitration. — Chambers Canada
One client noted the Construction team's "Excellent expertise and availability. Good communication and in depth knowledge of their organization." — The Legal 500 Canada
"They have deep construction industry knowledge and litigation experience, "highlight interviewees, adding, "Each team member is fully dedicated to the case, works around the clock, and provides key strategic insight to issues being raised." — Chambers Canada
...a reputable construction team that is well versed in the handling of both contentious and non-contentious matters. — Chambers Canada

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