Given the increasingly complex nature of today’s construction and procurement agreements, infrastructure development, financing structures, detailed legislation and aggressive competition, competent and timely legal support is indispensable for any successful player in a capital project. 

We help clients realize their vision in developing major infrastructure and construction projects through strategic and business-focused legal advice. Our strong construction contracts team, combined with our domestic and international litigation, arbitration and corporate commercial practices and our state of the art technical and document management systems, provide full legal support to the industry in the hybrid realm of commercial law and dispute resolution. 

Where We Help

We have organized our services so that we can advise on the development of long-term strategies and robust structures that will set the course for success and minimize disruptions during construction—allowing our clients to achieve their business objectives quickly and efficiently. Our services extend to:

  • project initiation and scope;
  • planning and regulatory considerations;
  • financing;
  • design, construction and execution; and
  • contract closeout and dispute resolution operations.

"The main reason we utilize Bennett Jones’ legal services is the range of expertise we can call on to ensure we are able to apply the correct level at the correct time to our needs."

What Clients Say


The Benefit of Bennett Jones

Our experience with owners, contractors, project sponsors, financiers, service providers and First Nations partners gives us perspective on key issues and negotiating points in any complex deal or disputes, and lets us integrate seamlessly with other service providers and consultants.

Advising on the full range of financing models has enabled us to influence many of the structures in use in Canada today, including several “firsts” in the market.

We are a multidisciplinary firm, providing ongoing legal support on operational issues as well as tax litigation matters, import permits, environmental damage claims and other disputes arising out of ongoing and completed infrastructure and construction projects.

Based upon our knowledge and experience in the successful completion of major capital projects, we have the ability to provide best-in-class legal counsel and business advisory services resulting in our clients achieving their business objectives quickly and efficiently.


"Bennett Jones’ strongest point is the sincere, considerate and intense care they provide to the client."

What Clients Say

From Conception to Complete Construction

As a true partner in capital projects, we stand by our clients for the entire lifecycle of their projects.

Project Strategy, Structure & Plan

Project Strategy, Structure & Plan

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

Permitting and Stakeholder Engagement

Permitting and Stakeholder Engagement

Procurement/Contract Negotiation

Procurement/Contract Negotiation

Project Execution

Project Execution

Operations and Dispute Resolution

Operations and Dispute Resolution