Atty. Brendan D. Bowles
Brendan Bowles is devoted to providing first rate client service and advice. Since joining the firm in 1998 he has specialized in the practice of construction law.
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Brendan D. Bowles is a construction attorney based in Toronto, Ontario, practicing at Glaholt Bowles LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026) and Lawyer of the Year — Construction Law, Toronto (Canada) (2022). Serands clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Brendan Bowles is devoted to providing first rate client service and advice
- Since joining the firm in 1998 he has specialized in the practice of construction law
- He is fortunate to be supported at Glaholt Bowles by a team of outstanding support staff, students, associates, and partners, all of whom share his dedication to client service and excellence in the practice of construction law
- Brendan has experience as team leader in all manner of construction related disputes and contract issues
- Construction and infrastructure projects are technically complex, document heavy and relationship driven
- Resolving disputes and solving problems requires specialized knowledge of the law and a team who is prepared to understand and prioritize the client’s business concerns and strive for strategic solutions to legal challenges
- Brendan is prepared to “go the distance” when necessary, but the team at Glaholt Bowles will always challenge themselves to find creative, proportionate resolutions that allow their clients to get back to business
- Brendan’s expertise and high standards of practice have been recognized by his peers
- he is rated as “Most Frequently Recommended” in construction law by Lexpert and is also the 2021 recipient of the Ontario Bar Association’s Award for Excellence in Construction and Infrastructure Law
- He is also certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Construction Law
- In 2004 he was designated as an Associate in Canadian Surety Bonding by the Surety Association of Canada
- From 2002 to 2017 he volunteered on the Executive for the Construction and Infrastructure Law Section of the Ontario Bar Association, serving as Chair of the Section in 2015–2016
- He has also volunteered with The Advocates’ Society, serving as Chair of the Arbitration and Mediation Practice Group for 2023-2024
- Brendan is a frequent writer and speaker on construction law and ADR topics
- Published works include Conduct of Lien, Trust and Adjudication Proceedings, an annual guide on managing different types of proceedings arising under Ontario’s Construction Act
- Brendan taught courses in construction law at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) and George Brown College between 2006 and 2013 and has served as a guest lecturer at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law
- As of January 2025, he is teaching construction law at his alma mater, Queen’s University Faculty of Law
- Brendan is a fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers, serving as a member of the Board of Governors and Committee Chair for Legal Update
- In addition to his practice as a lawyer, Brendan is also a trained and experienced mediator, and available to mediate construction disputes upon request
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Why local counsel matters in Ontario
Practicing law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Toronto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ontario state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ontario brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ontario courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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