Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP is a strong choice among both private and public-sector clients for its procurement expertise. Core areas of focus for the group include bidding processes, commercial arrangements, tender documentation and related disputes. The department is directed by Marianne Smith, who specializes in advising clients on the development, preparation, and administration of public tenders, as well as on the financing and construction of infrastructure projects. Additional key contacts include Stephanie Console, who focuses on the development, preparation and administration of public tenders; and Alyssa Shivji, who brings notable experience advising on transportation, civil infrastructure, water and wastewater, and healthcare mandates. Karishma Prasanna is the key associate-level contact, following Meaghan Parry‘s January 2024 promotion to the partnership. All named lawyers are based in Toronto, with the exception of infrastructure specialist Claudie Imbleau-Chagnon, who arrived at the Montreal office in August 2023.

Cassidy Levy Kent LLP's public procurement practice group is experienced in representing both government agencies and private corporations, as well as Crown corporations such as the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority and a number of provincial governments. The group is co-directed by an Ottawa-based duo comprising Marc McLaren-Caux, who handles both litigation and advisory matters, including trade remedies and Federal regulatory law; and senior counsel Gerry Stobo, who takes care of the designing of procurement processes, drafting procurement documents and assisting with legal challenges. International trade specialist Jan Nitoslawski draws on experience acting for clients in government procurement disputes.

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.

The practice group at Fasken regularly assists private companies and federal bodies with high-profile public procurement projects matters across the country. The team is directed by Peter Mantas, who also co-leads the firm’s white-collar defence and investigations group, has substantial experience acting as lead litigation procurement counsel, in addition to international and domestic arbitrations. Also noted are Marcia Mills, who specializes in procurement and government contracts, national security matters and national and international trade agreements; and Alexandra Logvin, who handles procurement dispute resolution in the context of Canada’s domestic and international trade agreements.

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP's practice has a track record representing government authorities such as Crown corporations and municipalities, as well as private sector developers and contractors, in a range of public procurements. The practice is jointly directed by in Toronto by Richard Shaban, who brings strength to advising hospitals, public authorities, developers and contractors on construction projects; and infrastructure specialist Mark Fecenko; and by Vancouver-based partner Douglas Sanders (who manages PPPs and the drafting of construction contracts).

The practice group at Gowling WLG is equipped to assist both bidders and procuring entities with a range of federal, provincial and municipal-level mandates. The team’s has particular expertise in procurement disputes, including challenges before the CITT and the Federal Court of Appeal. Leadership of the department is shared between Graham Ragan, who specializes in Indigenous law and procurement matters; and procurement specialist Stephanie Pearce, who routinely represents clients in judicial review of government and tribunal decisions. Christina Kaminski is the key associate-level contact.

McCarthy Tétrault's practice is equipped to handle the gamut of procurement matters, namely the structuring of procurement models, preparing project agreements, managing the post-contract award phase and defending clients’ procurements from legal challenges. Leadership of the group is shared between Toronto-based Tristan Musgrave, Montreal-based Anca Neacsu and Vancouver-based David Crane. Also noted are litigator Julie Parla; and Robert Glasgow, who has focused his practice on international trade and customs, as well as government procurement mandates. The practice was bolstered with the January 2024 arrival of Halifax-based counsel and strategic advisor Ross Langley, who is experienced in government contracting, supply chain and procurement matters.