David de Groot, partner at Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP, is a leading construction and commercial litigator with a national practice focused on complex disputes arising from major infrastructure, industrial, and commercial projects. He regularly represents owners, general contractors, and subcontractors in construction litigation involving bid and tender disputes, surety bond claims, delay and deficiency claims, faulty workmanship, and builders’ liens. David also advises on the drafting of construction contracts and risk allocation strategies.
In addition to construction matters, David has a strong commercial litigation practice, acting in business partner and shareholder disputes, including oppression remedies, partnership dissolutions, and valuation and forensic accounting issues. He also has significant experience in labour and employment matters, particularly within the construction sector, including appearances before labour relations boards and in grievance arbitrations.
