Brandon K. Duewel
Partner
Brandon loves his practice because no two cases are the same. A construction lawyer and commercial litigator must often familiarize themself with the unfamiliar, and he prides himself on being a fast learner.
Areas of Expertise
Business and Contract Disputes
Condominium Litigation
Construction Law, Contracts, and Tendering
Construction Lien Disputes
Construction Deficiencies, Breach of Trust, and Breach of Contract Disputes
Commercial Tenancies and Real Estate Litigation
Investment Dealer and Financial Advisor Negligence
Mortgage Enforcement
Professional Negligence
Shareholder Disputes
Creditor Remedies
Education
Osgoode Certificate in Construction Law (2014)
Admitted to Ontario Bar (2014)
Juris Doctor, University of Western Ontario (2013)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours with Distinction), University of Western Ontario (2010)
Education
Osgoode Certificate in Construction Law (2014)
Admitted to Ontario Bar (2014)
Juris Doctor, University of Western Ontario (2013)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours with Distinction), University of Western Ontario (2010)
Education
Osgoode Certificate in Construction Law (2014)
Admitted to Ontario Bar (2014)
Juris Doctor, University of Western Ontario (2013)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours with Distinction), University of Western Ontario (2010)
Awards and Recognition
Law Society of Upper Canada Prize and Dean’s Honour List (2013)
J.S.D. Tory Writing Prize (2012)
Dean of Law Entrance Scholarship (2010)
The Robert LaVerne Eagleson Gold Medal in History (2010)
Dean’s Honour List (2006-2010)
William Wyatt Scholarship in History (2009)
F.K. Ashbaugh President’s Entrance Scholarship (2006)
Awards and Recognition
Law Society of Upper Canada Prize and Dean’s Honour List (2013)
J.S.D. Tory Writing Prize (2012)
Dean of Law Entrance Scholarship (2010)
The Robert LaVerne Eagleson Gold Medal in History (2010)
Dean’s Honour List (2006-2010)
William Wyatt Scholarship in History (2009)
F.K. Ashbaugh President’s Entrance Scholarship (2006)
Awards and Recognition
Law Society of Upper Canada Prize and Dean’s Honour List (2013)
J.S.D. Tory Writing Prize (2012)
Dean of Law Entrance Scholarship (2010)
The Robert LaVerne Eagleson Gold Medal in History (2010)
Dean’s Honour List (2006-2010)
William Wyatt Scholarship in History (2009)
F.K. Ashbaugh President’s Entrance Scholarship (2006)
Noteworthy Cases
Ledore Investments v Dixin Construction, 2024 ONSC 598 (CanLII) – Acted for a general contractor with respect to judicial review of procedural fairness in adjudications under the Construction Act.
Blair Engaged - Residents’ Association Inc. v Corporation of the City of Cambridge, 2023 ONSC 1964 (CanLII) – Obtained a finding that city council breached its own by-laws in approving the construction of a one million square foot warehouse in a protected heritage village.
Chief Building Official v Haastown Holdings, 2022 ONSC 1963 (CanLII) – Successfully obtained intervenor status for a heritage preservation watchdog in a court application regarding the demolition of a protected heritage building.
St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association v Ontario (Minister of Government and Consumer Services), 2021 ONSC 762 (CanLII) – Successfully obtained an interim order of prohibition from the Divisional Court on behalf of a community association preventing the demolition of heritage buildings by the Ontario government.
Stark v Lewis, 2019 CanLII 31634 (ON SCSM) – Successfully defended a home seller against allegations of misrepresentation and failure to disclose latent defects.
Stark v Lewis, 2019 CanLII 31647 (ON SCSM) – Successfully obtained elevated costs on behalf of defendant on the basis of failure to accept offer to settle and unreasonable conduct in the proceeding by the plaintiff.
Precision Tree Care Ltd. v Peel Condominium Corporation No. 507 et al, 2018 ONSC 6461 (CanLII) – Acted for a property management company in a construction lien matter relating to a condominium development.
Noteworthy Cases
Ledore Investments v Dixin Construction, 2024 ONSC 598 (CanLII) – Acted for a general contractor with respect to judicial review of procedural fairness in adjudications under the Construction Act.
Blair Engaged - Residents’ Association Inc. v Corporation of the City of Cambridge, 2023 ONSC 1964 (CanLII) – Obtained a finding that city council breached its own by-laws in approving the construction of a one million square foot warehouse in a protected heritage village.
Chief Building Official v Haastown Holdings, 2022 ONSC 1963 (CanLII) – Successfully obtained intervenor status for a heritage preservation watchdog in a court application regarding the demolition of a protected heritage building.
St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association v Ontario (Minister of Government and Consumer Services), 2021 ONSC 762 (CanLII) – Successfully obtained an interim order of prohibition from the Divisional Court on behalf of a community association preventing the demolition of heritage buildings by the Ontario government.
Stark v Lewis, 2019 CanLII 31634 (ON SCSM) – Successfully defended a home seller against allegations of misrepresentation and failure to disclose latent defects.
Stark v Lewis, 2019 CanLII 31647 (ON SCSM) – Successfully obtained elevated costs on behalf of defendant on the basis of failure to accept offer to settle and unreasonable conduct in the proceeding by the plaintiff.
Precision Tree Care Ltd. v Peel Condominium Corporation No. 507 et al, 2018 ONSC 6461 (CanLII) – Acted for a property management company in a construction lien matter relating to a condominium development.
Noteworthy Cases
Ledore Investments v Dixin Construction, 2024 ONSC 598 (CanLII) – Acted for a general contractor with respect to judicial review of procedural fairness in adjudications under the Construction Act.
Blair Engaged - Residents’ Association Inc. v Corporation of the City of Cambridge, 2023 ONSC 1964 (CanLII) – Obtained a finding that city council breached its own by-laws in approving the construction of a one million square foot warehouse in a protected heritage village.
Chief Building Official v Haastown Holdings, 2022 ONSC 1963 (CanLII) – Successfully obtained intervenor status for a heritage preservation watchdog in a court application regarding the demolition of a protected heritage building.
St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association v Ontario (Minister of Government and Consumer Services), 2021 ONSC 762 (CanLII) – Successfully obtained an interim order of prohibition from the Divisional Court on behalf of a community association preventing the demolition of heritage buildings by the Ontario government.
Stark v Lewis, 2019 CanLII 31634 (ON SCSM) – Successfully defended a home seller against allegations of misrepresentation and failure to disclose latent defects.
Stark v Lewis, 2019 CanLII 31647 (ON SCSM) – Successfully obtained elevated costs on behalf of defendant on the basis of failure to accept offer to settle and unreasonable conduct in the proceeding by the plaintiff.
Precision Tree Care Ltd. v Peel Condominium Corporation No. 507 et al, 2018 ONSC 6461 (CanLII) – Acted for a property management company in a construction lien matter relating to a condominium development.
Other Representative Work
Acted for a general contractor in negotiating and drafting the prime contract for a $20 million county-wide internet infrastructure project. Also assisted client in drafting and negotiating subcontracts with design professionals and properly incorporating provisions required by the owner, including compliance with the Government of Canada Integrity Regime.
Acted for a large public school board in reviewing and revising their construction contractor and consultant agreements. Assisted the client in properly incorporating recent amendments to the Construction Act and updating insurance requirements in accordance with current industry standards.
Repeatedly advised a lower-tier municipality in reviewing tender bids for non-compliance and other issues, as well as assisted that client in re-drafting its standard form tender documents.
Acted for a university college in reviewing and revising its tender documents, including specifically its non-monetary criteria for evaluating bids and awarding contracts.
Other Representative Work
Acted for a general contractor in negotiating and drafting the prime contract for a $20 million county-wide internet infrastructure project. Also assisted client in drafting and negotiating subcontracts with design professionals and properly incorporating provisions required by the owner, including compliance with the Government of Canada Integrity Regime.
Acted for a large public school board in reviewing and revising their construction contractor and consultant agreements. Assisted the client in properly incorporating recent amendments to the Construction Act and updating insurance requirements in accordance with current industry standards.
Repeatedly advised a lower-tier municipality in reviewing tender bids for non-compliance and other issues, as well as assisted that client in re-drafting its standard form tender documents.
Acted for a university college in reviewing and revising its tender documents, including specifically its non-monetary criteria for evaluating bids and awarding contracts.
Other Representative Work
Acted for a general contractor in negotiating and drafting the prime contract for a $20 million county-wide internet infrastructure project. Also assisted client in drafting and negotiating subcontracts with design professionals and properly incorporating provisions required by the owner, including compliance with the Government of Canada Integrity Regime.
Acted for a large public school board in reviewing and revising their construction contractor and consultant agreements. Assisted the client in properly incorporating recent amendments to the Construction Act and updating insurance requirements in accordance with current industry standards.
Repeatedly advised a lower-tier municipality in reviewing tender bids for non-compliance and other issues, as well as assisted that client in re-drafting its standard form tender documents.
Acted for a university college in reviewing and revising its tender documents, including specifically its non-monetary criteria for evaluating bids and awarding contracts.
Memberships
Construction and Infrastructure Law Section, Ontario Bar Association
London & District Construction Association
Grand Valley Construction Association
Perth-Huron Builders Association
2019 President, Board of Directors, Red Shoe Society
Middlesex Law Association
Canadian Bar Association
Memberships
Construction and Infrastructure Law Section, Ontario Bar Association
London & District Construction Association
Grand Valley Construction Association
Perth-Huron Builders Association
2019 President, Board of Directors, Red Shoe Society
Middlesex Law Association
Canadian Bar Association
Memberships
Construction and Infrastructure Law Section, Ontario Bar Association
London & District Construction Association
Grand Valley Construction Association
Perth-Huron Builders Association
2019 President, Board of Directors, Red Shoe Society
Middlesex Law Association
Canadian Bar Association
Measure Twice, Cut Once
Brandon Duewel is a partner in Lerners’ London office. As a member of the Dispute Resolution and Advocacy group, he focuses on construction law and also practices in related areas like real estate litigation, commercial leasing, professional negligence, as well as shareholder and contract disputes.
Brandon is known for a strategic and analytical approach, and exceptional substantive knowledge in his areas of practice. “As a construction lawyer, I assist clients in all matters from before the shovel hits the ground to project completion,” says Brandon. “In addition to tendering, contract drafting, and providing advice during construction, I protect their interests in dispute resolution and litigation, such as matters relating to construction liens, as well as payment, deficiency, breach of
A lifelong Londoner, Brandon was raised in a construction family with both his father and grandparents working as a contractor and subcontractors respectively. “I speak the language and deliver business solutions to legal problems,” he says. “My focus is giving clients advice that makes business and economic sense. If they have a claim that is not worthwhile pursuing or litigating, I will say so.
"My aim is to understand what the client wants out of a matter, what their goals are, so that I can tailor my services to help them succeed,” adds Brandon. “I know the players and understand the challenges players in the construction industry face — not just in a professional capacity, but from personal experience.”
A self-described perfectionist, Brandon believes in doing things right the first time. “You measure twice, and cut once, as they say in the construction industry.” Brandon lectures on construction law in training programs for the next generation of industry leaders. Away from the office, he enjoys cooking and playing guitar with his young daughter.
Brandon Duewel is a partner in Lerners’ London office. As a member of the Dispute Resolution and Advocacy group, he focuses on construction law and also practices in related areas like real estate litigation, commercial leasing, professional negligence, as well as shareholder and contract disputes.
Brandon is known for a strategic and analytical approach, and exceptional substantive knowledge in his areas of practice. “As a construction lawyer, I assist clients in all matters from before the shovel hits the ground to project completion,” says Brandon. “In addition to tendering, contract drafting, and providing advice during construction, I protect their interests in dispute resolution and litigation, such as matters relating to construction liens, as well as payment, deficiency, breach of trust, warranty, and professional negligence claims. “I act for all members of the construction industry, from owners to builders, financers to subcontractors, and material suppliers, as well as construction professionals, such as architects and engineers.”
A lifelong Londoner, Brandon was raised in a construction family with both his father and grandparents working as a contractor and subcontractors respectively. “I speak the language and deliver business solutions to legal problems,” he says. “My focus is giving clients advice that makes business and economic sense. If they have a claim that is not worthwhile pursuing or litigating, I will say so.
"My aim is to understand what the client wants out of a matter, what their goals are, so that I can tailor my services to help them succeed,” adds Brandon. “I know the players and understand the challenges players in the construction industry face — not just in a professional capacity, but from personal experience.”
A self-described perfectionist, Brandon believes in doing things right the first time. “You measure twice, and cut once, as they say in the construction industry.” Brandon lectures on construction law in training programs for the next generation of industry leaders. Away from the office, he enjoys cooking and playing guitar with his young daughter.
Brandon Duewel is a partner in Lerners’ London office. As a member of the Dispute Resolution and Advocacy group, he focuses on construction law and also practices in related areas like real estate litigation, commercial leasing, professional negligence, as well as shareholder and contract disputes.
Brandon is known for a strategic and analytical approach, and exceptional substantive knowledge in his areas of practice. “As a construction lawyer, I assist clients in all matters from before the shovel hits the ground to project completion,” says Brandon. “In addition to tendering, contract drafting, and providing advice during construction, I protect their interests in dispute resolution and litigation, such as matters relating to construction liens, as well as payment, deficiency, breach of trust, warranty, and professional negligence claims. “I act for all members of the construction industry, from owners to builders, financers to subcontractors, and material suppliers, as well as construction professionals, such as architects and engineers.”
A lifelong Londoner, Brandon was raised in a construction family with both his father and grandparents working as a contractor and subcontractors respectively. “I speak the language and deliver business solutions to legal problems,” he says. “My focus is giving clients advice that makes business and economic sense. If they have a claim that is not worthwhile pursuing or litigating, I will say so.
"My aim is to understand what the client wants out of a matter, what their goals are, so that I can tailor my services to help them succeed,” adds Brandon. “I know the players and understand the challenges players in the construction industry face — not just in a professional capacity, but from personal experience.”
A self-described perfectionist, Brandon believes in doing things right the first time. “You measure twice, and cut once, as they say in the construction industry.” Brandon lectures on construction law in training programs for the next generation of industry leaders. Away from the office, he enjoys cooking and playing guitar with his young daughter.
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