Developers and Owners

Developers and Owners

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We know the complex risks faced by owners and developers on construction projects. That’s why we provide a full range of services geared to meet your needs. From project structuring and procurement, contract development and implementation, and project administration to risk avoidance and mitigation and dispute resolution, we have you covered.

Look to our experience with best practices worldwide to help you develop and implement a successful project strategy, while also managing the local legal, regulatory and political requirements. As a member of your project team, we will provide pragmatic advice on developing your standard form contracts to meet your needs globally; and we will provide creative advice on unique projects, including developing procurement models to achieve your project goals.

If disputes arise, our approach is to seek to resolve them quickly and cost-effectively. But we are ready to protect your interests in all manner of legal proceedings, negotiation, mediation, adjudication, arbitration and litigation. We have deep experience in your industry, as well as the resources, to manage the most complex construction disputes.

Experience

Abu Dhabi Airport Company: Advising on all construction and procurement documentation in relation to the US$3.6 billion new Midfield Terminal Building at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Agence des partenariats public-privé du Québec: Acting as legal counsel on the modernization of Montréal’s University Health Centers (CHUM, MUHC and Sainte-Justine UHC) and drafting all contractual arrangements (risk identification, risk spreading, contractual obligations).
AltaGas Ltd.: Advising on the development and construction of the 195-megawatt Forrest Kerr Hydro-Electric Project and connection to the Northwest Transmission Line Project in British Columbia.
Autoliv: Advising a worldwide leader in automotive safety products on two acquisitions, totalling more than 75,000 sqm of land and existing construction in view of developing new production facilities in Transylvania.
BC Hydro: Advising on the "Site C Project" (a 900 megawatt hydroelectric project in British Columbia with an estimated capital cost of approximately C$6 billion), acting as general counsel for finance, construction, procurement and commercial matters.
Eko Rail Company Limited: Supporting its successful bid to operate the new rail system. This project involves substantial track and station fit-out works, operation and maintenance, rolling stock supply and project financing sourced from a range of international banks, equity investors, local banks, development finance institutions and export credit agencies (ECAs). This project shows the strength of the firm's rail practice in Africa and other emerging markets, and synergies with its well-respected Project Finance practice.
Government of Canada: Acting as senior procurement and construction counsel on the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Division E Relocation Project, as well as acting as counsel to the Department of Justice on behalf of Public Works and Government Services Canada and the RCMP. This was the first major accommodation project in Canada that achieved financial close in April 2010.
Hellenic Republic: Advising as international legal counsel (in conjunction with financial advisors) in relation to the restructuring of four public-private partnership road projects, which were entered into in 2006−2008, as well as the awarding of a concession contract for a fifth road project (already built). In the case of the former, these are toll roads heavily reliant on traffic revenue to underpin the projects. With the financial crisis affecting Greece, however, traffic volumes fell by up to 40 percent. This undermined the financial viability of the projects, resulting in project lenders suspending funding. The restarting of construction is seen as an important tool in Greece's economic recovery, and the Firm has worked closely in agreeing to revisions to the concession arrangements, thereby encouraging the lenders to recommence lending under vastly different circumstances than in 2006–2008. However, considerable care has been needed to ensure the revised commercial terms have not fallen afoul of EU procurement and state aid rules.
Infrastructure Québec and the Ministère des Transports du Québec: Advising on the design and construction of the main infrastructure of the Turcot Project in Montréal, a C$3 billion project.
Large Canadian municipality: Advising on procurement, contract and dispute issues for the owner. Resolved multiple disputes using negotiation, mediation and litigation.
Large provincial health authority: Advising in relation to their C$1 billion building program including a new hospital, renovations to existing hospitals, speciality health services facilities and other infrastructure such as parkades.
PricewaterhouseCoopers Associates Africa Limited: Advising (in conjunction with PricewaterhouseCoopers) the government of Rwanda on the procurement of a US$650 million international airport concession. The new international airport, with a planned capacity of three million passengers a year, will be located in the Bugesera District, 25 kilometers southeast of the capital, Kigali. The aim is for the airport to become a key hub in East Africa. It is a flagship project for the fast-developing Rwandan economy, which has decided to procure this project through a public-private partnership structure.
Qatar Rail: Serving on the panel of legal advisers to Qatar Railways, which is responsible for developing Qatar's new integrated railway network. The company is budgeting to spend US$35 billion on building a metro, long-distance passenger and freight railway, a link to Bahrain and the West Bay People Mover and Lusail LRT.
Québec Ministry of Transportation: Advising in connection with the extension of Highway 30 under a public-private partnership structure.

Insights

An Attic or an Additional Storey? A case study of Blainey North and Associates Pty Ltd v Council of the City of Sydney [2024] NSWLEC 1684

October 31, 2024

Australia: In a recent decision where Dentons represented the Applicant, Blainey North and Associates Pty Ltd v Council of the City of Sydney [2024] NSWLEC 1684, the Court had to consider whether an addition to the top of a contributory heritage item terrace in Surry Hills, was an attic or a storey and whether the addition, together with other alterations, was appropriate having regard to heritage and design excellence.

Legal issues for UK construction businesses

August 12, 2022

United Kingdom: Welcome to our summer round-up of articles on recent issues and news affecting UK construction businesses.

Disputes of the future

July 18, 2022

At the GAR Live: Construction Disputes conference on 31 March 2022, a distinguished panel led by Jane Davies Evans (3 Verulam Buildings) and Peter Rosher (Reed Smith) discussed various interesting issues. Two in particular stood out.

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Recent Press Releases

Dentons adds Construction Partner to its Melbourne office

June 30, 2024

Dentons continues on its rapid Growth journey, with the appointment of Construction Partner, Nathan Abbott, to its Melbourne office.

Dentons wins landmark High Court case on contractual damages

May 16, 2024

In a landmark breach of contract case where Dentons represented property developer 123 259 932 Pty Ltd (formerly Cutty Sark), the full bench of the High Court of Australia has delivered judgment in Cessnock City Council v 123 259 932 Pty Ltd, dismissing Cessnock City Council’s appeal. The case is now the leading authority for reliance damages arising from a breach of contract.

Dentons advises Harrison Street on its development joint venture for the acquisition and funding of Moda Living’s BTR development

April 4, 2023

Dentons has advised leading investment manager Harrison Street on its development joint venture with NFU Mutual and Apache Capital, for the acquisition and funding of Moda Living’s £302m Great Charles Street build-to-rent (BTR) development in Birmingham.

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Developers and Owners

Developers and Owners

Experience

Insights

An Attic or an Additional Storey? A case study of Blainey North and Associates Pty Ltd v Council of the City of Sydney [2024] NSWLEC 1684

Legal issues for UK construction businesses

Disputes of the future

News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons adds Construction Partner to its Melbourne office

Dentons wins landmark High Court case on contractual damages

Dentons advises Harrison Street on its development joint venture for the acquisition and funding of Moda Living’s BTR development

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Insights

An Attic or an Additional Storey? A case study of Blainey North and Associates Pty Ltd v Council of the City of Sydney [2024] NSWLEC 1684

Legal issues for UK construction businesses

Disputes of the future

News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons adds Construction Partner to its Melbourne office

Dentons wins landmark High Court case on contractual damages

Dentons advises Harrison Street on its development joint venture for the acquisition and funding of Moda Living’s BTR development

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