Paul is a Partner in Osler’s Disputes Department and is a key contact for the firm’s Construction and Infrastructure practice group. Paul has extensive experience in trials and arbitrations involving complex construction and infrastructure disputes.
Paul advises project participants on disputes related to a broad range of construction and infrastructure projects including airport facilities, subways, power plants (nuclear, gas, solar, wind), highways, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and civil works facilities. His practice covers all aspects of construction law including disputes involving construction contracts, power purchase agreements, construction liens, mortgage priorities, delay claims, bidding and tendering matters, negligence claims, bond and insurance claims, and construction trusts.
Paul is certified as a Specialist in Construction Law by the Law Society of Ontario and is listed in Chambers Canada, The Best Lawyers in Canada, The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Expert Guides: The Legal Media Group Guides to the World’s Leading Lawyers, The Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada, 2018, and Canadian Who’s Who.
Representative Work
- Toronto Transit Commission – Counsel to TTC in connection with the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension
- Walsh v. Toronto Transit Commission – Counsel to TTC in a trial heard over a 14-month period respecting the construction of the Pioneer Village Subway Station
- Bondfield Construction v. Toronto Transit Commission – Counsel to TTC in complex litigation involving multiple parties respecting the design and construction of the Finch West Subway Station
- Atomic Energy of Canada Limited v. Lloyd’s Underwriters et al. – Counsel to AECL in an action under a construction all risks insurance policy in connection with the retubing of the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station
- Greenfield Energy Centre v. Ontario Power Authority – Counsel to OPA in proceedings including a court application commenced by Greenfield Energy Centre relating to the amendment of IESO Market Rule 356
- Atomic Energy of Canada Limited – Counsel to AECL in a dispute with New Brunswick Power regarding the retube and refurbishment of the Point Lepreau Generating Station
- Northland Power in actions respecting wind and solar power projects
- Greater Toronto Airports Authority – Counsel to GTAA in claims relating to the design, construction and maintenance of air terminal facilities
- Ontario Power Authority – Counsel to OPA in an arbitration regarding a 900-megawatt natural gas-fired power plant
- The Regional Municipality of Halton – Counsel to the Region in an action by a contractor pertaining to a wastewater treatment plant
- Toronto Transit Commission v. Lea Consulting Ltd.t al – Counsel to TTC in an action regarding the design of the Pioneer Village Subway Station
- Independent Electricity Systems Operator – Counsel to IESO in arbitration of contractual dispute
- Veco Corporation, an American based engineering and construction company, in an Ontario action by Nelson Barbados Group Ltd. involving allegations of conspiracy, fraud and oppression, which focused on the propriety of the Ontario courts assuming jurisdiction over the dispute
- Stone & Webster Canada L.P. in proceedings against Babcock & Wilcox Canada Ltd. relating to the installation of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) equipment at Ontario Power Generating Stations
- Vale Newfoundland & Labrador Limited – Counsel to Vale in an action in the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador by Kaefer Industrial Services regarding the supply of services and materials for the Long Harbour Processing Plant
- Shaw, Stone & Webster Canada, a leading engineering firm, in a multi- party Ontario action involving allegations of negligence and breach of contract relating to the design and construction of an industrial processing system
- An Ontario municipality in connection with procurement advice relating to bidding and tendering issues
- A nuclear technology and engineering company in a dispute relating to the supply and installation of equipment
- A project owner in an action involving the construction of a co- generation power plant
- A leading Canadian contractor in various claims and disputes relating to roadway construction
- Automobile manufacturers in various disputes relating to projects undertaken at automobile assembly facilities
- A toll highway development company and a technology and services
- Atomic Energy of Canada Limited – Counsel to AECL in a dispute with New Brunswick Power regarding the retube and refurbishment of the Point Lepreau Generating Station
- Northland Power in actions respecting wind and solar power projects
- Greater Toronto Airports Authority – Counsel to GTAA in claims relating to the design, construction and maintenance of air terminal facilities
- Ontario Power Authority – Counsel to OPA in an arbitration regarding a 900-megawatt natural gas-fired power plant
- The Regional Municipality of Halton – Counsel to the Region in an action by a contractor pertaining to a wastewater treatment plant
- Toronto Transit Commission v. Lea Consulting Ltd.t al – Counsel to TTC in an action regarding the design of the Pioneer Village Subway Station
- Independent Electricity Systems Operator – Counsel to IESO in arbitration of contractual dispute
- Veco Corporation, an American based engineering and construction company, in an Ontario action by Nelson Barbados Group Ltd. involving allegations of conspiracy, fraud and oppression, which focused on the propriety of the Ontario courts assuming jurisdiction over the dispute
- Stone & Webster Canada L.P. in proceedings against Babcock & Wilcox Canada Ltd. relating to the installation of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) equipment at Ontario Power Generating Stations
- Vale Newfoundland & Labrador Limited – Counsel to Vale in an action in the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador by Kaefer Industrial Services regarding the supply of services and materials for the Long Harbour Processing Plant
- Shaw, Stone & Webster Canada, a leading engineering firm, in a multi- party Ontario action involving allegations of negligence and breach of contract relating to the design and construction of an industrial processing system
- An Ontario municipality in connection with procurement advice relating to bidding and tendering issues
- A nuclear technology and engineering company in a dispute relating to the supply and installation of equipment
- A project owner in an action involving the construction of a co- generation power plant
- A leading Canadian contractor in various claims and disputes relating to roadway construction
- Automobile manufacturers in various disputes relating to projects undertaken at automobile assembly facilities
- A toll highway development company and a technology and services
Latest Insights
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Blog Jul 10, 2024
Beware the contractual limitation period
A recent Ontario court decision addressed the issue of a contractual limitation period. The decision is a reminder to parties to be mindful of their...
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Webinar May 2, 2024
Use of artificial intelligence (AI) in infrastructure projects
Participants will gain valuable insights into the fast-evolving use of AI in the design, management, monitoring and maintenance of infrastructure...
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Blog Apr 16, 2024
Judicial review of adjudicator’s determination granted by Ontario Divisional Court
The Ontario Divisional Court has released its first decision allowing an application for judicial review of an adjudicator’s determination....
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Blog Mar 1, 2024
Chatbots: who could be liable for the accuracy of the output?
A recent decision of the British Columbia Civil Resolution Tribunal raises interesting issues regarding the use of AI and the potential for liability.
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Awards and Recognition
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Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business: Recognized in Construction
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The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Recognized in Construction Law
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Benchmark Litigation Canada: Recognized in Construction; Dispute Resolution (Litigation Star)
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Best Lawyers in Canada: Recognized in Construction Law
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Thomson Reuters: “Stand-out Lawyer”
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Canadian College of Construction Lawyers: Fellow
Media Mentions
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Osler News Jun 6, 2023
16 Osler lawyers recognized in Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure 2023
Congratulations to 16 of our lawyers for their inclusion in the Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure 2023.
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Osler News Jun 15, 2022
25 Osler lawyers recognized in Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure 2022
Congratulations to 25 of our lawyers for their inclusion in the Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure 2022.
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Osler News Aug 16, 2021
Crisis and creativity in construction law conflict resolution – Lexpert
Delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are leading to increased conflicts in the construction industry, as legislative amendments underscore the...
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Osler News Jan 27, 2020
29 Osler lawyers recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2020
Osler is proud to announce that 29 of our litigation lawyers appear in Benchmark Litigation’s 2020 issue of Benchmark Canada, their annual...
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Community Involvement
- Wind Energy Institute of Canada, Director
Speaking and Writing
Speaking Engagements
Construction and Infrastructure Disputes – Specialized Practices and Procedures
Read moreToronto Metropolitan University
Instructor, Engineering Law Course, all Engineering Departments, 2015-2024
Osgoode Hall Law School
Speaker, “Osgoode Certificate in Contract Management”, August 2017, May 2019, March 2021, June 2023 and June 2024
Effective Writing for Project Personnel – Risk Management and Legal Implications
Speaker, March 28, 2024
Good Faith & Contractual Performance – Canadian College of Construction Lawyers Annual Conference
Speaker, May 2021
Published Work
- Pre-Trial Discovery Procedure in Canadian Litigation, Construction Checklists: A Guide to Frequently Encountered Construction Issues, Second Edition (edited by Carrie Okizaki, Terrence L. Brookie, et al. Chicago: ABA Publishing), American Bar Association, 2022.
- Contract Termination: Considerations in Terminating for Default or for Convenience, Journal of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers, 2021
- Advocates’ Society – Construction Law: Arbitration and Adjudication Advocacy, Speaker (April 2019).
- The Canadian Institute, EPCM for Mining, Energy and Infrastructure Projects, Speaker (June 2013).
- Law Society of Upper Canada, Professionalism and Practice Management in the Construction Lien Context, Speaker (January 2013).
- Ontario Bar Association, Strategic Use of Summary Judgment in Construction Cases, Speaker (March 2012).
- The Canadian Institute, 21st Annual Construction Superconference, Speaker, (December 2011).
- Federated Press, 3rd Construction Claims Course, Course Leader and Lecturer (January 2011).
- Law Society of Upper Canada, Construction Lien Essentials, Speaker (January and March 2011).
- Osgoode Hall Law School Intensive Workshop, Negotiating Skills for Construction Professionals, Speaker (November 2009).
- Pre-Trial Discovery Procedure in Canadian Litigation, Construction Checklists: A Guide to Frequently Encountered Construction Issues (edited by Fred D. Wilshusen, Eric A. Berg, et al. Chicago: ABA Publishing), American Bar Association, 2008.
- Law Society of Upper Canada, Construction Lien Essentials, Speaker (January 2009).
- Supreme Court of Canada Rules Owner in Tendering Process Owes No Duty of Care to Subcontractors, Osler Update, May 12, 2008.
- The Canadian Construction Law Dictionary (Judicially Considered), Harvey J. Kirsh, Paul A. Ivanoff, Markham, Ontario: LexisNexis Butterworths, 2006.
Credentials
Education
- University of New Brunswick, LL.B.
- York University, B.A.
Languages
- English
Professional Affiliations
- Ontario Bar Association, Construction Law Section, Past Chair
- Law Society of Ontario
- Canadian Bar Association
- The Advocates' Society
