Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
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Bennett Jones LLP is home to an accomplished group of lawyers noted for their focus on arbitration proceedings. The team demonstrates considerable experience handling both domestic Canadian and international arbitrations arising in South America, Asia and Europe.
Work Highlights
- Bennett Jones acted for Woodbourne in an arbitration relating to the development of a 24-acre residential and commercial real estate project in Port Moody, British Columbia
Strengths
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"The team brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to us, while at the same time being able to explain complicated concepts in simple terms."
"I was impressed with their research and resulting grasp of the technical issues in the case. This was a complex technical issue and they mastered it."
"The team has experience and depth of knowledge of the finer points of the arbitration process."
"The team brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to us, while at the same time being able to explain complicated concepts in simple terms."
"I was impressed with their research and resulting grasp of the technical issues in the case. This was a complex technical issue and they mastered it."
"The team has experience and depth of knowledge of the finer points of the arbitration process."
Notable Practitioners
Martin Valasek is renowned for his handling of major international disputes, with significant experience overseeing arbitration matters on behalf of companies in the natural resources, energy and manufacturing industries. He represents such clients in proceedings conducted under ad hoc, ICC, LCIA and ICSID rules.
"He has contributed a lot to this space."
"I have tremendous respect for him."
Vasilis Pappas heads the international arbitration practice group at Bennett Jones, dividing his time between Vancouver and Calgary. He is widely esteemed for his skilled handling of disputes arising from the natural resources and energy industries.
"Vasilis is a great lawyer who is very easy to work with."
"Vasilis has a remarkable knowledge. He provides approaches for dispute resolution and also mitigating going into dispute resolution."
David Wahl is an up-and-coming partner based in Calgary. He is commended for his particular expertise arbitrating construction disputes.
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