Torys’ Construction Practice Group comprises a multidisciplinary team of corporate/commercial lawyers and litigators. Our lawyers have considerable experience representing clients in both public and private construction projects in the real estate, infrastructure and energy sectors.
We are experienced in all aspects of the construction process, from the preparation and negotiation of construction contracts to litigation and dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. Our construction industry clients include public and private owners, developers, contractors, design professionals, sureties, equipment manufacturers, lenders and monoline insurers.
Our construction litigation experience includes trials and appeals of complex matters covering the gamut of traditional construction claims such as delays, extra work, changed conditions, defective work, construction and mechanics’ liens, surety bond claims and inadequate design and specifications, as well as claims based on fraud, negligent misrepresentation and RICO. We have been involved in several failed-project cases that have included mortgage foreclosure and lender liability claims. We also have extensive experience in litigation involving contaminated properties, regulated substances and allegedly defective materials, such matters involving as fire-retardant plywood, asbestos and lead paint.
Our corporate/commercial lawyers are involved in all aspects of
- real estate, infrastructure and energy projects, including joint ventures and consortia
- public-private partnerships
- RFQ, RFP and tender processes
- contract negotiations
- risk allocation and management
- bonds, gurarantees and other performance security
- construction and project finance
- monoline wrap insurance