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We understand the vertical integration of the construction industry. We are uniquely equipped to help our clients plan for the full range of legal matters that need to be addressed on large construction projects.

Our lawyers serve real estate owners and developers, general and specialized contractors, engineering and architectural consultants as well as large material suppliers in British Columbia’s construction industry. We work with clients located along every part of the construction chain focused on larger building and capital projects including: residential condos, major commercial developments and large institutional property projects.

What We Do

We negotiate, draft and advise on construction contracts, including CCDC standard form contracts, public/private partnership (P3) agreements and other specialized construction agreements. We act as counsel to negotiate, mediate and litigate construction disputes. We also have expertise in builders' liens and claims arising out of them. We draw on the experience and expertise of lawyers from a variety of practice areas that are relevant to clients operating in the building and construction industries. Examples of what we can do for you:

Construction Contracts and Negotiations
Builders' Liens and Creditor Remedies
Construction Litigation
Insurance
Residential (Single Family homes and condominium projects), Institutional, and Commercial Development
P3 (Public-Private Partnerships)
Representing large developers, material suppliers, and construction contractors and trades

For Real Estate Owners & Developers

Reviewing land acquisition contracts on behalf of developers
Assisting in applications for zoning and other municipal dealings
Assisting in preparing disclosure documents required by legislation
Assisting in preparing contracts for use in potential sales
Assisting in preparing and filing land title and strata documents

For General Contracts / Specialized Contractors

Negotiation and drafting of construction contracts and documentation
Preparation and filing of builder’s liens and acting as counsel in builders' lien issues
Negotiations, alternative dispute resolution and litigation services regarding construction disputes

For Material Suppliers

Drafting of credit agreements, security agreements and creditor documentation
Creditor remedy services, including preparing and filing of builders' liens and acting as counsel in builders' lien issues
Negotiation, alternative dispute resolution and litigation services regarding construction disputes

For P3 Stakeholders

We have the legal expertise and experience to assist clients in the complex area of public-private partnerships (“P3”). We offer the representation, advice and negotiation strategies clients need to successfully navigate the P3 process and to implement the contractual arrangements necessary for the design, construction, financing and operating agreements associated with these innovative infrastructure and services delivery projects. Where tax, environmental, or public policy issues arise, we have the resources and connections to meet our clients needs.

We provide timely, business-oriented advice on all aspects of the P3 process and work closely with our clients from issuance of the procurement documents to financial close, to ensure their interests are met. Specifically, we assist clients with:

The procurement process and documentation
Bidding agreements and the most effective procurement and bidding strategies
Project structuring including the use of special purpose vehicles (“SPV”)
Risk analysis and risk minimization strategies in lending and contractual arrangements
Negotiations between the public authority and private sector bidders on the principal contracts
Negotiating agreements between the SPV and principal subcontractors
Negotiating lending and security agreements between financial institutions and the SPV for project financing
Project insurance issues

What You Can Expect From Us

We understand the vertical integration of the construction industry and our experience with diverse clients within the industry means we know the points of contention and issues that exist throughout construction projects. Because of this background we are uniquely equipped to help our clients plan for the full range of legal matters that need to be addressed on large construction projects.