Construction & Property Development

McInnes Cooper has been involved in most major construction and development projects in Atlantic Canada. Our experienced team of lawyers provides comprehensive legal services tailored to the unique needs of the construction industry and property development.

Our legal team of real estate & construction lawyers are actively involved with the Atlantic real estate community and have an intimate knowledge and appreciation for the way in which real property is developed and facilitated across the local market. From the initial engineering blue print to the final lease negotiation, we act as your central point of expertise and representation at all stages of the real estate and construction lifecycle.

We provide advice and representation on:

Contracts: Effective contracts are the foundation of successful construction projects. Our lawyers draft, review and negotiate construction contracts, including construction agreements, and subcontracts, including for some of the largest P3 & infrastructure projects in Atlantic Canada.

Dispute Resolution: Construction projects can be susceptible to disputes, which lead to costly delays and financial losses. Our firm has a proven track record in construction dispute resolution, offering strategic advice and representation in mediation, arbitration and litigation. We handle a wide range of construction-related disputes, including breach of contract claims, construction defects, payment disputes, and more.

Additionally, our labour and employment lawyers have decades of experience effectively handling construction industry labour grievances.

Risk Management and Insurance: Mitigating risks is crucial in the construction industry. Our lawyers assist in evaluating insurance coverage, drafting indemnity provisions, assessing liability exposure and advising on risk allocation to protect your interests and minimize potential legal liabilities.

Construction Liens: Our team offers guidance to contractors, subcontractors and suppliers on filing and enforcing construction liens, bond claims, and other remedies to secure payments.

Financing: We regularly lead and support the negotiations for construction financing agreements and address legal aspects related to project financing and development. Our lawyers have worked on some of the largest construction and infrastructure financing projects in Atlantic Canada’s history.

Our team of skilled lawyers combines industry and legal knowledge to address the key legal elements involved in construction projects. Trust us to safeguard your interests and ensure your projects are built on a solid legal foundation.

Related Services

• construction law
• banking, finance & tax
• commercial contracts
• dispute management
• public private partnerships
• environmental
• risk assessment
• tender preparation & evaluation
• project structuring
• regulatory
• Aboriginal law