Matthew Richard Alter

Matthew Alter is Chair of the national Construction Law Group at Cassels, and also a member of the firm’s Litigation, Infrastructure, Mining, and Energy Law Groups. Ranked Band 1 by Chambers Canada for his expertise, Matthew’s practice focuses on representing public and private owners and developers, general contractors, and other construction industry participants in all aspects of construction and procurement. He advises clients on project delivery methods and procurement processes and drafts and negotiates various agreements for construction and infrastructure projects and related acquisitions. Matthew also represents industry participants in all types of contract and project disputes and litigation, including: tendering claims and defences, contractor defaults, interference and delay claims, liens, trust claims, insolvency claims, and surety bond claims. Recognized internationally as a top construction and procurement lawyer, Matthew is certified as a Specialist in Construction Law by the Law Society of Ontario and is proud to have served as a past President of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers.

In addition to his practice, Matthew is a frequent speaker and writer on construction law developments and a regular contributor to the Cassels series, Construction Law Notes . Select recent publications and presentations include:

Matthew is very thorough and grounded in the law. He is very professionally respectful, prompt and accurate.