Nine MLT Aikins lawyers recognized in 2026 Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure

Lexpert has released its 2026 Special Edition: Infrastructure, spotlighting nine MLT Aikins lawyers as leading professionals in the area of infrastructure:

Daryl Chicoine

Daryl has a civil, commercial and construction litigation practice. His construction litigation experience includes builders’ lien legislation, construction projects, and has acted for owners, general contractors and sub-contractors.

Douglas Hodson, K.C.

Douglas focuses on commercial litigation and has significant experience in complex arbitrations, transportation law and shareholder disputes. He has argued significant cases before all levels of court in Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario and before the Federal Courts and the Supreme Court of Canada.

John Martens

John practises in commercial and civil litigation. His experience in construction matters involve advising on construction and infrastructure projects, including in energy, from the initial procurement and contracting stages, through to litigating disputes in Court or by arbitration or mediation.

Kristen MacDonald

Kristen provides ongoing strategic advice to the owners and operators of critical rail infrastructure on the commercial, regulatory, and litigation matters affecting their business. Kristen has extensive experience litigating and arbitrating transportation-related disputes, as well as disputes in the construction and mining industries.

Michael Weinstein

Michael is an experienced litigator who represents clients in construction law matters, complex commercial disputes and alternative dispute resolution. Michael is frequently consulted by owners, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects and suppliers to provide strategic advice in connection with construction projects. This includes preparation and review of contract documents, contractual disputes, employment issues, builders’ lien issues, bonding, sureties, insurance and statutory trusts.

Robbie McLellan

Robbie has extensive experience in construction law and supports construction projects from conception to completion. He regularly advises owners and developers on the development, preparation and administration of procurement process. Robbie partners with all project stakeholders while collaboratively developing project strategies to ensure alignment and strong project foundations and helps with dispute resolution strategy and other ongoing assistance once construction projects are live. In addition to assisting owners and developers, Robbie has spent much of his career providing steady guidance and firsthand advice to contractors.

Ryan Lepage

Ryan works with large project owners and sophisticated contractors on a wide range of commercial, industrial and environmental projects. He regularly advises on major projects relating to risk allocation during procurement and claims management during execution. In relation to the latter, he has significant experience both litigating and arbitrating complex construction disputes.

Turner Ralston

Turner’s practice focuses on disputes and contentious matters. He regularly provides advice to clients regarding issues related to trusts, powers of attorney, guardianship orders and health care directives – often in scenarios where there are questions of capacity or concerns about undue influence. In addition, he also frequently advises executors, trustees and other fiduciaries regarding their duties and obligations.

William E. J. Skelly

William Skelly focuses on restructuring and insolvency law, commercial lending and real estate. He is widely recognized for his experience with restructuring national and international companies by several legal publications. An accomplished corporate and commercial lawyer, Bill has worked with many of Canada’s largest financial institutions and court officers in the insolvency and restructuring area. He is a leading practitioner in ABL and CMBS financing.

Please join us in congratulating each of these lawyers on this well-deserved recognition as industry leaders.

About the Special Edition

In addition to highlighting the recognized lawyers, the Special Edition includes in-depth articles discussing the latest industry developments, trends and legal issues, including litigation, alternative dispute resolution, government priorities and market trends.

The listees in this Special Edition are top-ranked lawyers recognized in the Canadian Lexpert Directory in the areas of Construction Law; Infrastructure Law; Transportation (Road & Rail) as well as Aboriginal Law; Banking & Financial Institutions; Corporate Commercial Law; Corporate Finance & Securities; Corporate Mid-Market; Energy (Electricity); Energy (Oil & Gas); Environmental Law; Litigation – Commercial Insurance; Litigation – Corporate Commercial; Project Finance; Property Development and Property Leasing.

About the Construction and Infrastructure group

The MLT Aikins construction and infrastructure group supports clients through all stages of project development – from procurement and contract negotiation to risk management and dispute resolution. With experience across sectors including energy, transportation, education and health care, the team supports complex builds and public-private partnerships across Western Canada. Their practical, solutions-focused approach helps clients manage changing regulations and commercial demands. The group works closely with project stakeholders to help ensure projects are delivered efficiently and with minimal disruption.

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