66 Wellington St W, Suite 4100, Toronto-Dominion Ctr, Toronto, ON
Year called to bar: 1989 (ON)
Glenn Ackerley is chairman of the construction practice group at WeirFoulds LLP and represents clients from across the construction industry, including public and private owners, contractors, trades, and consultants. He advises on project structures, construction and consultant contracts, procurement issues, and risk-management strategies, often in the role of project lawyer. He litigates construction lien and trust claims, tendering disputes and deficiency and delay claims, and is an experienced mediator and arbitrator. He has taught many construction law courses, including the Ontario Association of Architects’ admission course. He is a past chairman of the board of the Toronto Construction Association (TCA), is a national advisory council member of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), and is a fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers. He has received the Donald P. Giffin, Sr. Construction Industry Achievement Award (TCA); the Jock Tindale Memorial Award for Integrity in the Construction Industry (OGCA); the Manufacturers, Suppliers and Services Award of Recognition (CCA); and both the Chair’s Award and Construction Hard Hat Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Construction Industry (COCA) for his contributions.
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