The practice group at Dentons is well-placed to assist both suppliers and buyers in public procurement projects and is frequently instructed by tech, government authorities, retail and healthcare-sector clients. The department is directed by Toronto-based Paul Lalonde, who has experience representing clients in government-contracting disputes before the Federal Court of Canada and provincial tribunals. Lalonde’s expertise takes in the full procurement lifecycle, including pre-tender activities, the bidding process, contract administration, termination and related disputes. Sean Stephenson is an additional key contact for government contracting mandates.
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Distinctions

La satisfaction du client

Clients clés

  • Amazon Web Services
  • Waterfront Toronto
  • Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
  • Montréal’s University Health Services Centres CHUM, MUHC, Sainte-Justine UHC
  • TeamDynamix
  • VF Worldwide Holdings
  • West-Can Seal Coating
  • FTI Professional Grade
  • Tiree Facility Solutions
  • IBI Group

Points forts

  • Advised the Department of Justice and Transport Canada on the procurement process for Canada’s major High Frequency Rail project.
  • Represented Campbell Drug Stores in litigation on behalf of client against Public Services and Procurement Canada/Public Health Agency of Canada in connection with a major pandemic-related purchase of surgical gowns.
  • Engaged as an expert witness by Fox News in connection with Canadian government contracting loss allegations made by Smartmatic in its multi-million dollar defamation claim against Fox and others.

Avocats

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Paul Lalonde

Meilleurs collaborateurs

Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.

Responsable de la pratique

Paul Lalonde