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“Big Hitter” Bruce Reynolds excels in the construction field, where he is renowned for his excellent representation of clients in a range of complex construction and projects disputes. He is the most highly regarded Construction Lawyer in Canada.
Who's Who Legal
Bruce Reynolds is sought after for his experience advising on construction mandates. One source appreciated that he was “able to explain complicated concepts in a simple way, citing practical examples based on his extensive relevant experiences.” He is often cited for his in-depth expertise in construction liens and prompt payment.
Chambers Global
Bruce Reynolds is described as “the best of the bunch”, both nationally and internationally, for the resolution of construction claims, with one source calling him “one of the most capable construction lawyers Canada ever produced.”
Bruce is a meticulous, professional and absolutely innovative individual.
Canadian Lawyer
The very cerebral Bruce Reynolds is “one of the first people that comes to mind for any dispute in Canada” with sources highlighting him as a “distinguished advocate and an experienced arbitrator. He continues to be regarded as one of the foremost construction practitioners in the world.”
I was very impressed with Bruce Reynolds and his team’s preparedness, strategic thinking, and meticulous attention to the nuanced but important details of the file. I’ve been involved with some renowned lawyers, and Bruce’s carriage of this case was exemplary.
PresidentLeading Surety and Construction Insurance Brokerage Firm
A standout construction lawyer who regularly acts in complex transactional and dispute proceedings, as peers note that he is “gold standard in leadership”.
Bruce Reynolds is renowned for his significant role in the development of federal legislation in the construction space. He is often called upon to assist a number of public authorities and private entities across the energy, natural resources and infrastructure spaces, with sources reporting: “He has the mature judgment and clarity of purpose of the most senior and trusted counsel in the field.”
Bruce Reynolds is a “distinguished construction specialist” who is “vastly experienced counsel in complex construction disputes. He is always a leading force to look to. He is a fantastic practitioner who really knows his field.”
“Bruce Reynolds provides a wealth of knowledge and experience and is exceptionally strong in providing experience-based advice, as well as providing advice that is understandable to our broader group.” “He is the strategic thinker and creator in the group.”
“Bruce Reynolds is a fair, articulate and smart construction lawyer. He is an excellent arbitrator and mediator.”
“Bruce Reynolds is a first-rate arbitrator who excels in construction and insurance disputes, in addition to product liability claims.”
“Bruce Reynolds receives worldwide endorsements for his top-tier construction practice which sees him advise on construction and insurance claims, including architects’ and engineers’ errors.”
“Bruce Reynolds is a strategic thinker who is able to find practical solutions to complex problems. He has a vast knowledge of surety and construction law. He is Canada’s top construction lawyer.”
Bruce Reynolds is top-ranked by Leading Global Rankings Agencies and Directories.
Bruce Reynolds has earned a stellar reputation in the construction industry for settling disputes and drafting and negotiating contracts. Who’s Who Legal has recognized him as “one of the foremost construction practitioners in the world,” while his clients have praised him for his legal skills, integrity and clarity of insight.
Bruce is Co-Managing Partner and Co-Chair of the firm’s International Construction Projects Group. He specializes in the resolution of construction and insurance claims, liens, surety bond claims, product liability issues, and architects’ and engineers’ errors and omissions issues. He advises clients on construction projects in Canada, the United States and overseas. In addition to his practice, he also acts as a mediator, arbitrator and facilitator helping to resolve construction industry disputes.
Together with his colleague Sharon Vogel, he played a significant role in helping the Ontario government modernize the province’s construction law and helped to shape the Construction Act. Among the changes to the legislation are the creation of a prompt payment regime and the introduction of a mandatory interim binding dispute resolution system. He was also retained as Counsel by the federal government of Canada to assist in the introduction of new legislation on prompt payment and adjudication, co-authoring the independent expert report Building a Federal Framework for Prompt Payment and Adjudication.
He has been certified as a specialist in construction law by the Law Society of Upper Canada. He is a Fellow of both the Canadian and American Colleges of Construction Lawyers, and past Co-Chair of the International Construction Projects Committee of the International Bar Association.
Bruce has been recognized twice as Global Construction Lawyer of the Year by Who’s Who Legal and as Toronto Construction Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers. He is listed in Chambers Global (Band 1) and Martindale-Hubbell (AV), and he is also recognized in the Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada (construction law) and the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory.
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