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Construction & Environmental
- Secured an arbitration victory for contractor-client after a two-week construction arbitration resulting in a judgment of approximately $6M, with specific recognition for skillful cross-examination of a key witness.
- Resolved multi-million-dollar claim on behalf of engineer-client at formal mediation arising from design deficiencies claim.
- Successfully defended plaintiff client against partial summary judgment motion both at first instance and on appeal to the Divisional Court [see Erectoweld Company Limited v. Procor Limited, 2022 ONSC 1174 and Erectoweld Company Limited v. Procor Limited, 2022 ONSC 3504 (Div. Ct.)].
- Represented architect-client in construction claim arising from multi-million-dollar hotel construction project.
- Represented owner-client in litigation arising from allegations of deficient roofing workmanship.
- Represented anchor tenant-client in a dispute involving the termination of a lease agreement and construction delays in a multi-million-dollar mixed-use commercial development project.
- Successfully enforced a judgment on behalf of a contractor-client in relation to an unpaid adjudication decision under Ontario’s Construction Act.
- Represented plaintiff owner-client in multi-party litigation arising from complex residential construction project.
- Successfully advanced lien claim on behalf of supplier-client in respect of non-payment of equipment rental fees.
- Defending multiple construction lien claims on behalf of owner-client in respect of multi-million-dollar commercial development.
- Defending municipal transit provider in multi-million dollar property damage claim arising during the course of construction of a station revitalisation project.
- Defending design engineers in multi-million dollar property damage claim arising during the course of construction of a power station tunnelling project.
Insurance
- Successful in winning contested motion for leave to intervene at Ontario Court of Appeal for client in respect of appeal concerning a $25M fidelity bond [see Surefire Dividend Capture, LP v. National Liability & Fire Insurance Company (Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance), 2024 ONCA 644 (CanLII)].
- Represented distributor-client in an insurance coverage arbitration, securing a $1.6M settlement on the eve of the arbitration.
- Represented developer-client in multi-million-dollar insurance coverage dispute, securing a $1.2M settlement without resorting to formal litigation.
- Secured settlement for owner-client with insurer in relation to property damage claim without resorting to formal litigation.
- Provided advice to both owner and contractor-clients regarding the scope and interpretation of contractual insurance and dispute resolution clauses.
- Secured victory at the Ontario Court of Appeal for client in relation to interpretation of Ontario’s Insurance Act [see Carroll v. McEwen, 2018 ONCA 902].
- Provided dispute resolution and claim evaluation advice to contractor-client in respect of insured claims under course of construction policies.
Product
- Representing several multi-national corporations in product liability disputes in Ontario, including for fire and security products, construction and industrial material, and heavy equipment.
