Lawyer Profile
Chad Kopach
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
For two decades, clients have relied on Chad Kopach to help them achieve practical and timely litigation solutions. Chad is Certified as a Specialist in Construction Law by the Law Society of Ontario, and is a Certified Adjudicator under Ontario's Construction Act . Chad's strategic thinking helps his clients navigate the pitfalls of construction dispute, and leverage the special lien, trust and prompt payment remedies available to the construction industry. His clients appreciate the attention he gives to their claims. Chad represents all levels of the construction pyramid, from owners to material suppliers. He also represents secured lenders in priority disputes. Chad has experience in negotiating and drafting construction contracts, and his clients rely on his experience to properly structure their agreements. Chad is certified as an Adjudicator by ODACC (the Ontario Dispute Adjudication for Construction Contracts), the authorized nominating authority under the Construction Act . As an Adjudicator, Chad is tasked with establishing the procedure for Claimants and Respondents to submit their dispute to adjudication, carefully considering the parties' positions, and coming to a timely determination that is ultimately enforceable by the courts. Chad is highly sought after and is frequently recommended by parties to act as Adjudicator for their construction dispute matters. Chad's litigation experience extends to mortgage remedies, contract and shareholder disputes, and litigation under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act . He has
Practice Areas
Bar Information
Called to the bar: 2003 (ON)
Professional Details
Associations
Memberships Law Society of Ontario Ontario Bar Association The Advocates' Society Toronto Construction Association ADR Institute of Ontario
Awards & Recognition
Recognition Recognized by Best Lawyers ® in Canada 2026 in the area of Construction Law Certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a specialist in Construction Law Certified as an Adjudicator by the Ontario Dispute Adjudication for Construction Contracts Recognized by Best Lawyers ® in Canada 2025 in the area of Construction Law Rated by Lexpert ® Canadian Legal Directory 2025 as a Leading Practitioner (repeatedly recommended) in Construction Law Ranked in Lexpert Canada's Leading Lawyers, Special Edition: Infrastructure 2023
Articles & Speeches
Speaking Speaker, 2023 Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors Congress Speaker, 2023 Electrical Industry Conference Speaker, Construction Adjudication Prompt Payment Symposium Alberta Speaker, Construction Law Advocacy Speaker, Construction Law North & South: Prompt Payment: A Discussion of Practice Tips for Lawyers Based on Experience from Ontario Speaker, Adjudication Under the Construction Act
Publications New Guidance on Jurisdiction Arguments for Adjudications Author, Enforcing an Adjudicator's Order
Selected Decisions
Toronto-Dominion Bank v. Hagey , 2016 CarswellOnt 2864, 2016 ONSC 1100 - Motion to rectify mortgage security to effect compliance with Planning Act Roopchand v. Chau , 2015 CarswellOnt 14888, 2015 ONSC 6007, 258 A.C.W.S. (3d) 604 - Trial to enforce a shareholders' agreement Re Pantziris , 2014 CarswellOnt 9149, 2014 ONSC 4057, 241 A.C.W.S. (3d) 778 - Representation of Trustee in Bankruptcy regarding obligation to prosecute pre-filing claims Re Comstock Canada Ltd. , 2013 CarswellOnt 18611, 2014 ONSC 493, 236 A.C.W.S. (3d) 818 - Negotiation of impact of CCAA Sale Approval Order (clear of restrictions) on exposure to pre-filing litigation costs Byfield v. Toronto Dominion Bank , 2012 CarswellOnt 814, 2012 ONCA 49, 17 C.L.R. (4th) 173, 214 A.C.W.S. (3d) 114 - Resisted appeal of motion for summary judgment involving a construction finance contract Doucette v. Marin , 2008 CarswellOnt 7625, 173 A.C.W.S. (3d) 439 - Motion to strike a claim against a real estate lawyer regarding a representation regarding urea formaldehyde foam (UFFI) insulation Toronto Dominion Bank v. Gionfriddo , 2008 CanLII 27185, 2008 CarswellOnt 3288, 168 A.C.W.S. (3d) 28 - Application pursuant to the Fraudulent