Sahil Shoor

Bio

Sahil Shoor is a leading litigation and dispute resolution lawyer with a wide-ranging practice focused on commercial disputes and major construction/infrastructure projects domestically and internationally. Called to the Bar in Ontario and British Columbia, Sahil focuses his practice on the sectors that help drive Canada’s economic development, including commercial construction, real estate development, infrastructure/civil works, power/energy (nuclear, hydro-electric, power generating stations) and major public-private partnership/transit projects. Sahil has a proven record of effective advocacy as counsel before courts and arbitration panels (domestic and international) in Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and several administrative tribunals.

Business handling complex projects and contract disputes rely on Sahil for his innovative, resourceful and forward-thinking approach. He ensures that matters are resolved efficiently and in strategic alignment with clients’ long-term goals. In high-stakes situations (including injunctions), with technical complexities and tight deadlines, Sahil’s expertise earns profound trust and commitment. He is as comfortable managing large trials on highly technical disputes in litigation and arbitration as he is in conducting mediations, adjudications and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, whatever the jurisdiction or location of the project. As a skilled advocate with excellent judgment, Sahil has successfully dealt with issues in his cases which could implicate Canada’s national security, national defence and international relations.

His expertise includes providing strategic contract administration and claims management advice during the construction phase of the project, negotiation, mediation, adjudication, arbitration and litigation of construction disputes, including construction liens, breach of trust claims, priority disputes, breach of contract, negligence claims, delays, surety bonds, construction insurance, construction insolvency/receivership and architects’ and engineers’ error and omissions.

Sahil is consistently recognized as a leading lawyer by prominent legal directories, including Chambers Canada, The Legal 500 Canada, the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, which previously named him a “2022 Leading Lawyer under 40: Rising Star”. Most recently, Sahil was awarded the 2024 Heather McArther Memorial Young Lawyers Award by the Ontario Bar Association for his exceptional contributions in the field of continuing legal education/development of the law for the benefit of the profession and the citizens of Ontario.

Sahil is widely recognized for being incredibly knowledgeable in his field. He demonstrates unwavering commitment to his clients and profession through the delivery of responsive and effective legal services. Additionally, he actively promotes values such as equity, diversity and inclusion, both within his work and through mentorship. Sahil is known in the community as a frequent speaker, writer and commentator on a variety of topics for the Law Society of Ontario, Canadian Bar Association, Ontario Bar Association, The Canadian Institute, Osgoode Certificate in Construction Law, ADR Institute of Canada, Construction Economist and Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.

Testimonials

Chambers Canada Review:

"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."

"Sahil is a talented and dynamic litigator. He is responsive, diligent and clear when delivering advice. He is accountable and reliable."

"Sahil's service is highly effective, focused and results-driven. He handles complex matters with a great awareness of client goals."

“Sahil is a terrific litigator. He approaches matters with a sense of calm and frames situations clearly and effectively”.

“Sahil is a strategic thinker, with a relevant depth of experience to pull from”.

Legal 500 Review:

“Sahil is very pragmatic and results-driven”.

“Sahil is an experienced practitioner. He is hands-on in managing his client’s needs and risks, providing real world solutions tailored to specific challenges in the current market”.

“Sahil has a unique ability to convey complex legal issues in a simple and understandable manner”.

Qualifications

Publications & speaking engagements