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Overview

Geoffrey Stenger's practice is primarily focused on project development, energy, infrastructure and construction law across Canada and internationally. He acts for owners and contractors on a variety of commercial matters relating to structuring, delivery, financing, execution and transfer of projects. He has been repeatedly ranked as a leading Canadian lawyer in both energy and infrastructure by Chambers and Lexpert.

Geoffrey's experience includes development of power generation (natural gas, solar and wind power projects), pipeline, gas processing, storage, transmission, LNG, petrochemical and refinery projects along with a number of public infrastructure projects (highways, hospitals, schools and light rail projects). His experience in these areas includes structuring, drafting and negotiating of project execution agreements (EPC, CM, DBFM, DBFOM progressive DB and collaboration agreements), long-term service and off-take agreements, joint venture and partnership agreements, operation and maintenance agreements, and financing agreements in connection with such projects (including procurement documentation (RFPs)).

Geoffrey is a winner of the Lexpert Rising Stars award for 2020. This award honours Canada’s leading lawyers under 40 from law firms and in-house.

,,He's a really strong lawyer who's incredibly intelligent.,,

What Clients Say

Client Work

Acted for a bid team on the Royal Victoria Hospital Project.
Acted for a Government Owner, in connection with the ACCW Prison Project. 
Acted for the Design Builder in commercial matters for the design and construction of the Calgary West LRT Project.
Acted for the Design Builder, in connection with DBFOM of the Northwest Anthony Henday Ring Road Project ($1.4B).
Acted for the Design Builder, in connection with DBFOM of the Northwest Anthony Henday Ring Road Project ($1.4 billion).
Acted for the Design Builder, in connection with DBFOM of the Northeast Stoney Trail Ring Road Project.

Recognitions & Awards

Chambers Canada

Ranked, Construction Law

Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

Repeatedly Recommended, Construction Law
Repeatedly Recommended, Corporate Commercial Law

Lexpert Special Edition—Canada's Leading Infrastructure Lawyers

Recognized as a leading Infrastructure lawyer

Lexpert Special Edition—Canada's Leading Energy Lawyers

Recognized as a leading Energy lawyer 

Lexpert Rising Star

Rising Star Winner

IFLR1000: The Guide to the World's Leading Financial Law Firms

Highly Regarded in Project Development

Education & Bar Admissions

Education

  • University of Manitoba, LLB, 2006

Bar Admissions

  • Alberta, 2007
  • Ontario, 2022

Insights

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Tariff Tensions: Managing Risk Through Carefully Drafted Construction Contracts

July 21, 2025
Brian P. ReidLily SuhGeoffrey P. Stenger
Brian P. Reid, Lily Suh & Geoffrey P. Stenger
The PE Briefing Q1 2025Blog

The PE Briefing: Q1 2025

April 8, 2025
Matthew J. HuntMarshall EidingerLisa Kakoske
& 1 more
2025 Canadian Infrastructure TrendsBlog

2025 Canadian Infrastructure Trends

February 11, 2025
Geoffrey P. StengerDavid J. MacaulayJason D. Roth
& 3 more

News, Events & Speaking Engagements

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Construction Law Development and Trends 2023

March 16, 2023
Jason D. RothGeoffrey P. Stenger
Jason D. Roth & Geoffrey P. Stenger
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Exculpatory Clauses in Construction Contracts

September 21, 2022
Geoffrey P. Stenger
Geoffrey P. Stenger
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Ancillary Agreements and Project Security

March 15, 2021
Geoffrey P. StengerDenise D. BrightJason D. Roth
Geoffrey P. Stenger, Denise D. Bright & Jason D. Roth