Our full-service construction law practice provides comprehensive support throughout the entire life cycle of your construction projects. Our business-minded approach focuses on project success, identifying and mitigating risks and controlling your potential costs and exposure
Construction projects are complex in nature and are accompanied by a unique set of risks. Specialized laws, rules and regulations govern the construction industry in Ontario and navigating through these processes is best done with the help of trusted construction law lawyers.
The lawyers at SV Law have extensive knowledge and experience assisting our clients with all aspects of construction law. We regularly provide expert advice to owners, consultants, general contractors, subcontractors and lenders from project conception to completion.
Our construction law lawyers include highly skilled litigators who are experienced navigating clients through all manner of construction disputes, including litigation, adjudication, mediation and arbitration.
- Construction lien claims
- Breach of trust claims
- Prompt payment issues
- Delay claims
- Construction deficiency claims
- Negligence claims
- Subcontractor disputes
- Surety bond claims
- Procurement and tendering disputes
- Defence against prosecutions under the Ontario Building Code
- Labour and employment issues including issues concerning the Ministry of Labour
Our experienced team of solicitors offer sound advice and assist our construction clients with everything they need to grow and operate their businesses, including:
- Incorporation, corporate reorganization and succession planning
- Land acquisition
- Financing issues and loan structuring
- Drafting, negotiating and reviewing construction contracts
- Land use and zoning issues
- Interacting with municipalities and obtaining necessary approvals
- Regulatory compliance
- Compliance with the Construction Act
SV Law is a proud and active member of the Guelph and District Home Builders Association, the Waterloo Region Home Builders Association, and the Grey Bruce Home Builders & Trades Association.
We are standing by to assist you with all your construction law needs. Please contact us at construction@svlaw.ca