Tom
Tsakopoulos

Tom Tsakopoulos is a Senior Lawyer in RAR Litigation's Construction and Infrastructure Litigation Group, bringing over 30 years of legal and commercial experience to construction disputes and the contracts and tenders that precede them. He has represented municipalities, utilities, healthcare and public institutions, owners, developers and contractors in disputes involving construction liens, deficiencies, delay and payment claims, as well as commercial disputes between partners and joint venture participants.

Tom provides clear, practical advice grounded in his extensive litigation and commercial experience. He has taken matters through discovery, expert evidence, mediation, arbitration and trial preparation, and has also prepared construction contracts and tender documents aimed at reducing the risk of disputes. His approach focuses on understanding clients’ objectives and assessing the legal and commercial risks of each matter. He weighs the benefits of settlement against the costs of litigation and advises plainly which option serves the client better.

Called to the bar in 1996, Tom began his career as a sole practitioner before joining Bombardier Aerospace. He then handled commercial sales and licence agreements at MacDonald Dettwiler Space and Advanced Robotics. After his time in-house, Tom joined a Barrie law firm, advancing from associate to senior litigation counsel. His experience negotiating contracts as both a businessperson and a lawyer informs his approach to drafting agreements, managing risk and helping clients avoid disputes.