Sahil Shoor

Sahil Shoor is a nationally recognized construction and infrastructure disputes partner at Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP. He advises on major projects and leads complex, high-stakes claims and disputes, including through arbitration and litigation, with strategies grounded in a detailed understanding of project delivery, technical evidence and each client’s broader commercial objectives.

Called to the Bar in Ontario and British Columbia, Sahil’s practice spans sectors central to Canada’s economic development. His experience includes commercial construction and real estate development; transit and public-private partnership projects; bridges, tunnelling and other civil works; and power and energy projects, including nuclear and hydroelectric facilities. He has appeared as counsel before courts, domestic and international arbitral tribunals and administrative bodies across multiple Canadian jurisdictions.

Sahil’s involvement often begins while construction is underway. As project counsel, he advises on contract administration, claims strategy, notices, change management, schedule and cost exposure, risk allocation and the development of the project record. He helps clients assess the legal, commercial and operational consequences of decisions as they are made, while work remains underway and practical options remain available.

“Sahil thinks very clearly; he sees the bigger picture with disputes and grasps strengths and weaknesses quickly. He reads the room very well and resolves disputes quickly and amicably.” ( Chambers Canada )

When disputes arise, Sahil leads complex, technical and document-intensive matters involving delay and disruption; scope disputes, change claims and cost overruns; construction liens, breach of trust and priority disputes; design and professional liability; surety and bonding claims; construction insurance; insolvency and receivership; negligence; and breach of contract. He represents clients in litigation, domestic and international arbitration, adjudication, mediation and other forms of dispute resolution.