Look at just about any major construction project in Atlantic Canada and you’ll find McInnes Cooper on the job. We act for owners, consultants and contractors in all aspects of private and public construction projects including:
Our team is active in projects of all size and scope, and we take an active role in the industry. Many of our construction lawyers are also professional engineers. We hold an annual construction law seminar, prepare regular newsletters, are involved in local and national construction organizations, and participate in local, regional and national conferences and seminars.
Acted as external counsel to Newfoundland Hydro and Nalcor on the development of the $10 billion plus hydro-electric development of Lower…
Advised the client on its construction contracts and developing seminars on the procurement process for its internal personnel.
Lead counsel in an ad-hoc domestic construction arbitration acting for owner of a NL-based major project. The case involved defence of a…
Acted as local counsel to New Brunswick Highway Corporation in all aspects of the initial $747 million project in 1997, including the request…
Local counsel for the financer, design-builder and also Spanish operator for the financing and design-build of new municipal water treatment…
Sep 29, 2023
On September 21, 2023, Bill C-56, the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act, passed first reading. If passed, the Act will give developers of…
Apr 12, 2023
The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has made it clear that, while the burden is high, pre-emptively vacating or discharging a builders’ lien is a…
Nov 18, 2022
McInnes Cooper is proud to be included by The Globe and Mail as one of Canada's Best Law Firms 2023. of The national award, recognizes our firm…
Nov 17, 2021
McInnes Cooper is proud to be included by The Globe and Mail as one of Canada's Best Law Firms 2022. In the inaugural edition of this national…
Sep 9, 2021
We udpated this publication on March 7, 2022. The New Brunswick Construction Remedies Act, substantially came into effect on November 1,…
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