Max Gennis is a Partner in the Construction Law Practice Group at WeirFoulds LLP, specializing in construction and infrastructure law.
Max brings a distinctive approach to construction law. Drawing from his background as Senior Legal Counsel for a national infrastructure company, he offers clients more than traditional legal advice—he provides strategic, practical solutions that truly understand the complexities of their business.
His expertise spans the entire spectrum of construction and infrastructure law, with a reputation for transforming complex legal challenges into clear, manageable strategies. Max excels at guiding clients through intricate contract negotiations, dispute resolution, and risk management with a pragmatic and client-centered approach.
What sets Max apart is his ability to bridge technical legal knowledge with real-world business insights. Whether working with owners, contractors, or subcontractors, he consistently demonstrates an intuitive understanding of the pressures and concerns organizations face. His responsive and approachable style ensures that legal guidance feels like a collaborative partnership.
Max has been recognized as an emerging leader in construction law by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. He contributes to the field through thought leadership, including authoring articles on mid-project mediation and speaking on critical topics like COVID-19’s impact on construction projects.
Beyond his professional achievements, Max is actively involved in community leadership, serving on the Board of Directors for Camp B’nai Brith of Ottawa. An avid music and sports fan, he brings the same passion to his personal interests that he does to his legal practice.
Max Gennis is a Partner in the Construction Law Practice Group at WeirFoulds LLP, specializing in construction and infrastructure law.
Max brings a distinctive approach to construction law. Drawing from his background as Senior Legal Counsel for a national infrastructure company, he offers clients more than traditional legal advice—he provides strategic, practical solutions that truly understand the complexities of their business.
His expertise spans the entire spectrum of construction and infrastructure law, with a reputation for transforming complex legal challenges into clear, manageable strategies. Max excels at guiding clients through intricate contract negotiations, dispute resolution, and risk management with a pragmatic and client-centered approach.
What sets Max apart is his ability to bridge technical legal knowledge with real-world business insights. Whether working with owners, contractors, or subcontractors, he consistently demonstrates an intuitive understanding of the pressures and concerns organizations face. His responsive and approachable style ensures that legal guidance feels like a collaborative partnership.
Max has been recognized as an emerging leader in construction law by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. He contributes to the field through thought leadership, including authoring articles on mid-project mediation and speaking on critical topics like COVID-19’s impact on construction projects.
Beyond his professional achievements, Max is actively involved in community leadership, serving on the Board of Directors for Camp B’nai Brith of Ottawa. An avid music and sports fan, he brings the same passion to his personal interests that he does to his legal practice.
Partner Max Gennis will speak at the Ontario Bar Association’s Construction Law Symposium, taking place on September 24, 2026. His session, How to Effectively Use AI in a Construction Law Practice, will explore practical applications of artificial intelligence in construction law, including protecting sensitive information in construction disputes, verifying AI-generated contract analyses, issues arising from BIM protocols and model-sharing agreements, and recent AI-related case law developments in Canada and the United States.