Lawyer Profile
Webnesh Haile
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Webnesh Haile is the principal lawyer at Traction Legal and advises construction and infrastructure projects and teams. She supports clients through procurement, contract drafting and negotiation, project delivery, risk management and early dispute resolution. Her experience includes public, nonprofit and commercial owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors and sureties on infrastructure, affordable housing, commercial and industrial projects valued from approximately C$15 million to C$6 billion. Before founding Traction Legal, she practised construction law at BLG and another nationally ranked construction firm.
Practice Areas
Bar Information
Called to the bar: 2016 (ON)
Professional Details
Education
B.Sc. (with Distinction), University of Toronto, 2009
J.D., University of Toronto, 2015
Associations
Board Member, Habitat for Humanity GTA
Member, The Advocates' Society
Member, Ontario Bar Association
Member, Canadian Bar Association
Awards & Recognition
The Best Lawyers in Canada, Construction Law, recognized since 2021
Chambers Canada, Associate to Watch, Construction
University of Toronto Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Award
University of Toronto Arbor Award, 2023
Articles & Speeches
Annual lecturer on construction contracting, Toronto Metropolitan University Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science
Regular speaker at continuing professional development programs