overview
Andrew Stead is a litigation partner in McMillan’s Calgary office. Andrew has extensive experience in both litigation and arbitrations, including defending product liability claims, energy (oil and gas), class actions and construction disputes.
Andrew has successfully acted for numerous automobile, recreational vehicle, snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle manufacturers. Andrew has often spoken and published on issues relating to these disputes. Andrew also has broad experience defending all manner of product liability claims, including those arising from alarm system manufacturing and installation, fire suppression, plumbing products and pharmaceuticals.
He has appeared before all levels of court in Alberta as well as administrative and regulatory tribunals. He also represents clients before all levels of court in Ontario as well as the Saskatchewan Court of Queens's Bench.
Representative Matters
Representative experience includes:
- All manner of energy disputes
- Numerous construction disputes, often involving Builders' Liens
- Disputes between oilfield service providers and facility owners
- Disputes over the validity of leases and caveats on title that protect the lessee's interest
- Employer side employment law and Human Resources complaints
- Breach of commercial lease disputes
- Defending liability claims from defective parts and warranty
Presentations
Fire Loss Litigation in Canada
Anatomy of a Construction Lawsuit
Workshop: Writing Style & Plain Language
Anatomy of a Construction Lawsuit
Managing Risk by Coordinating Pattern Litigation in the U.S. and Canada
Dealing with Builders' Liens
Dealing with Builders' Liens
Dealing with Builders' Liens
Regulatory Round-Up: Key Issues Impacting New Midstream Developments
Risk Management for New Franchise Vehicle Dealers
Consumer Contracts
Publications
"The Three Little Words That No Clients Love"
McMillan's E-newsletter Wrap-up
Expert Witness Issues in Canada
Things to Know About Standard Form Contracts
Not As Seen On Television
Managing Employment Claims
Understanding Human Rights Complaints
The Fight is on, but What are the Rules?
What Happens When You Defend a Product Liability Claim?
Let's Talk Product Liability Claims
How Can You Force Defamatory Web Content to be Removed?
Can Anyone Lie About My Business on the Internet?
CAPL 1990 Operating Procedure Potential Clause 301(b) Landmine
News
60 McMillan Lawyers Recognized in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Leila Rafi and Andrew Stead named as Winners of Lexpert's Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40
Education
- Queen's University, LLB - 2005
- Queen's University, BA (Hons.) - 2003
Year Of Call
- Called to the Ontario bar - 2006
- Called to the Alberta bar - 2006
Practices
business litigation
product liability
arbitration
construction litigation
litigation
construction
white collar defence and government investigations
Industries
energy
automotive
life sciences
manufacturing, distribution and retail
Directorships and Professional Associations
- Law Society of Alberta
- Law Society of Upper Canada
- Defense Research Institute
- The Advocates' Society
- The Calgary Bar Association
Community Involvement
Andrew is also a leading member of the firm's Pro Bono program and is an active volunteer at the Calgary Legal Guidance Clinic.
Awards & Rankings
- Recognized in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a Leading Lawyer to Watch in the area of Litigation – Corporate Commercial
- Lexpert’s Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers under 40 (2018)
Media Mentions