Bailey Harris
Lawyer
Bailey’s practice is focused in the areas of construction law and civil and commercial litigation. Bailey uses she/her pronouns.
Profile
Bailey is a partner at TDS with a practice that focuses in the area of construction litigation. She acts for owners, general contractors, subcontractors, architects, and engineers in construction disputes and construction project management matters such as tendering, procurement, contract drafting and negotiation, builder liens, and delay claims.
Bailey also provides advice in connection with workplace safety and health matters. Bailey also has experience assisting clients with a variety of legal issues in a broad range of areas including commercial litigation, contractual disputes, negligence, personal injury, injunctions, debtor/creditor litigation, and professional regulatory matters.
Bailey acts as counsel in proceedings before the courts, arbitrators, adjudicators, labour boards, and human rights tribunals. Bailey also acts as counsel in alternative dispute resolution forums such as private mediations and judicially assisted dispute resolution (JADR).
Additional Information
Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours), University of Manitoba, 2003
Masters of Arts, University of Manitoba, 2008
Bachelor of Laws, University of Manitoba, 2008
Manitoba, 2009
Recognized in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory in Construction Law
Recognized as a Lexpert-ranked leading infrastructure lawyer in the 2023 and 2024 Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure
Recognized in Lexpert’s Leading Lawyers Under 40 – 2020
Fellow, Construction Lawyers Society of America
Recipient of the University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship
Recipient of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Fellowship (“SSHRC”) for her research on the development of political theory in Security Studies
Vice-Chair, Manitoba Bar Association Civil Litigation Section
Chair, Manitoba Bar Association Construction Law Section
Board Member, St. Mary’s Academy Foundation Inc.
Presenter, Winnipeg Construction Association
Sessional Faculty, Legal Methods, Faculty of Law, Robson Hall (2015-2018)
Sessional Faculty, Construction Law, Faculty of Law, Robson Hall (2020-present)
Speaker, Legal Remedies, Faculty of Law, Robson Hall (2019-Present)
Speaker, Torts Law, Faculty of Law, Robson Hall (2018, 2019)
Bailey has given many presentations relevant to the Construction Industry and has spoken on the following issues and topics:
- The Builders’ Liens Act with a focus on lien issues and trust claims
- Drafting and interpretation construction contracts including CCDC 2, CCDC 5A, CCDC 5B, CCDC 14, CCDC 17, CCDC 30
- Tendering and procurement
- Dispute resolution mechanism for construction disputes and claims
- Drafting consultant agreements (architects and engineers)
- Amendments to the Builders’ Liens Act (Manitoba)
- Cross-Canada construction matters
Bailey has also given presentations on the following topics:
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Personal Injury
- Genetic discrimination in litigation
- Article03|19|2024
Background Sustainable procurement is a growing practice designed to enhance the economic, social, environmental and cultural impacts of purchasing decisions for the benefit of the community. In 2022, the City… Learn More
- Article03|19|2024
Bill 38: (“Bill 38”) seeks to amend The Builders’ Liens Act to establish a prompt payment scheme in Manitoba. Bill 38 is not yet in force, but businesses should be taking steps now… Learn More
- Article02|14|2022
A recent decision of the Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench has brought into question the continued use of lien bonds for construction projects on Crown Land. In Bird Construction Group… Learn More
- Article02|14|2022
The CCDC 2 (2008) will be pulled off the shelf in June 2022 and officially replaced with the CCDC 2 (2020). This article highlights 10 key changes that owners, contractors,… Learn More
- Article04|04|2019
Accidents happen. Sometimes an accident may cause extensive physical and psychological injuries and prevent you from working, caring for yourself and your family, and participating in activities that you used… Learn More
- Client Impact06|10|2024
AGI’s Senior Vice President, Ryan Kipp, initially crossed paths with TDS Partner, Michael Choiselat, during a pivotal period of growth for the agriculture company. Mike left a lasting impression by… Learn More
- Client Impact05|18|2017
With last week’s decision by The Manitoba Court of Appeal, the family of Kaila Tran will now launch a civil action against Drake Moslenko. Moslenko was charged with first-degree murder… Learn More
- Event03|04|2025
DATE: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 TIME: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CST (3 hours) Description TDS lawyer Bailey Harris will be instructing the Winnipeg Construction Association course “5A | 5B Construction… Learn More
- Event02|15|2024
Description and Key Takeaways This seminar will delve into Manitoba’s newly enacted Prompt Payment Legislation. You will gain a clear understanding of the key aspects, implications, and benefits of this… Learn More
- Event01|23|2024
DATE: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 TIME: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CST (3 hours) Description TDS lawyer Bailey Harris will be instructing the Winnipeg Construction Association course “The 2020 CCDC 2… Learn More
