Graham Brown

Partner

 | Toronto

Graham Brown is a partner, and part of the Construction Law and Litigation practice groups at Cassels. Graham represents clients from across the construction industry, including public and private owners, developers, contractors, subtrades, suppliers and consultants. He offers particular expertise advising clients on contract disputes, procurement issues, lien claims, breach of trust claims, delay claims and other litigation matters. Graham has represented clients at all levels of court in Ontario and in arbitration proceedings.

In addition to his litigation practice, Graham provides advice to construction industry participants on project strategy, procurement and tendering, contract drafting, and Competition Act compliance.

Graham is active in the construction industry, having led the Construction Law course at George Brown College and guest lectured at construction industry certification courses. He is also an avid writer and public speaker on topics related to the construction industry.

Graham has been ranked as a leader in his field by Lexpert and Chambers Canada with clients highlighting that he provides “excellent service” and has “strength in handling contentious issues.”  Graham was also named an Acritas Star Lawyer (now known as Thomson Reuters Stand-Out Lawyers) on multiple occasions.

  • Acritas Star (now Thomson Reuters Stand-Out Lawyers)
  • Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory (Construction)
  • Chambers Canada (Construction)
  • Lexpert Special Edition, Leading Lawyers in Infrastructure
  • “Graham provides amazing service and understands the industry well.” – Chambers Canada (Construction)
  • “He is strategic, detail-oriented and responsive.” – Chambers Canada (Construction)
  • “Graham Brown gives very commercially focused and clear advice to clients.” – Chambers Canada (Construction)
  • “Graham is thorough and can grasp complex construction concepts.” – Chambers Canada (Construction)
  • “He provides excellent service.” – Chambers Canada (Construction)
  • J.D., Dalhousie University, 2011
  • B.A. (Hons.), Western University, 2007
  • Ontario, 2012
  • Ontario Bar Association
  • Ontario General Contractors’ Association
  • The Advocates’ Society
  • Toronto Lawyers Association
  • Toronto Construction Association