Atty. Jacob McClelland
Jacob is a versatile construction lawyer with broad experience advising clients across all sectors of the construction industry. His practice focuses on litigation and alternative dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration, and adjudication.
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Jacob McClelland is a construction attorney, practicing at Glaholt Bowles LLP. Admitted to practice in Ontario, Law Society of Ontario. Educated at University of Ottawa (J.D., 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026).
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- Jacob is a versatile construction lawyer with broad experience advising clients across all sectors of the construction industry
- His practice focuses on litigation and alternative dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration, and adjudication
- He also regularly assists clients with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction and design contracts
- Jacob has acted in complex court and arbitral proceedings involving major, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects, including underground tunneling, light rail systems, steelworks, hospital redevelopment, mining operations, and highway expansion
- An active contributor to both the legal and construction communities, Jacob frequently lectures on key industry topics such as tendering, construction contracts, prompt payment, adjudication, and delay claims
- He currently serves as Newsletter Editor on the Executive of the Ontario Bar Association’s Construction and Infrastructure Law Section
- Jacob is committed to delivering practical, legally sound solutions that help clients resolve issues efficiently and cost-effectively
- He takes a strategic, results-driven approach to problem-solving, with a focus on minimizing risk, avoiding unnecessary delays, and protecting his clients’ commercial interests at every stage of a project or dispute
- He was recently recognized by his peers in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada for his expertise in Construction Law
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