Patrick A. Thompson*

Selection of reported decisions

• Loris Cecchetto Construction Ltd. v. Greater Sudbury (City), Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, 2019 CarswellOnt 21163
• National Leasing Group Inc. v. Verbanac Law Firm Professional Corporation, 2015 ONSC 145 (CanLII)
• Hiamey c. Conseil Scolaire de district Catholique Centre-Sud, 2015 ONSC 5113
• Juhasz v. Golden Oaks Enterprises Inc, 2014 ONSC 5290
• Pyke v. Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, 2012 ONSC 3993
• 1514507 Ontario Inc (Riverbend Pub and Dining) (Re), 2011 CanLII 91236 (ON AGC)
• Tannis Trading Inc. v. Coldmatic Refrigeration of Canada Ltd., 2008 CarswellOnt 9688

Construction Matters

• Acted for one of two consortium partners engaged in a complex three party construction arbitration relating to the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of four synchronous condensers located in northern Manitoba;
• Acted for a federal government department with respect to a delay and cost overrun claim for the renovation, rehabilitation and restoration of one of Canada’s most iconic heritage building;
• Defended a delay and cost overrun claim in respect of the rehabilitation and renovation of a historic building in Ottawa’s Byward Market;
• Defended a truss component designer from a series of complex, multi-party design defect and negligence claims;
• Represented a multinational technology company in a building envelope defect claim;
• Represented an international agribusiness and food company in a dispute with an international contractor providing energy reduction services at sites internationally;
• Represented the second-largest social housing provider in Ontario with respect to a construction defect dispute;
• Represented an industry leader in strategic commercial roofing system solutions from a series of complex negligence claims;

Commercial Matters

• Represent Canada’s largest and longest-standing equipment financing company in the enforcement of their leases;
• Represent a global sustainable energy company with respect to their civil claims at retail outlets across Canada;
• Represented a multinational retail corporation in the enforcement of their commercial lease rights;
• Represented one of Canada’s largest retail cannabis company with respect to a commercial lease dispute;
• Represented a global logistics company in relation to a claim by a consignee for improper delivery of goods;
• Represented multiple consulting companies with respect to the enforcement of payment terms of their subconsultant agreement for a federal government services contract;
• Represented the shareholders of a single purpose entity who sought a wind up order as a result of its corporate purpose being exhausted;
• Represented a global clothing manufacturer in a dispute related to a commercial real estate transaction for their Canadian headquarters and distribution plant;
• Represented a metal recycling, manufacturing, and environmental services company in a pricing dispute arbitration for an exclusive long-term supply agreement;
• Represented a developer in a Condominium Act Arbitration;
• Represented a global communications infrastructure company in an indemnity claim against one of Canada’s leading telecommunication company;
• Represented a privately-owned, infection control products manufacturer in a dispute regarding the production, supply and distribution of products into the United States;
• Represented a promotional marketing company and its Canadian shareholders with respect to the enforcement of a merger agreement with a US corporate entity;
• Acted to enforce and protect rights under the Expropriation Act;

Other

• Successfully completed a two-year negotiation where our client donated 3 Ottawa area hospitals on 31 acres of land. The donation required multiple levels of approval, including from the Vatican and the Ontario Ministry of Health;
• Successfully convinced the Provincial Crown to withdraw Occupational Health and Safety charges against a client without any plea agreement, penalty or fine;