Disputes (International & Cross-Border)
Global Guide 2024 : Canada
Band 2
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Bennett Jones is a distinguished Canadian law firm with roots in the Alberta energy market, offering national coverage and expertise across transactional and contentious matters in conjunction with industry-specific experience. The law firm provides international scope to clients through an office presence in New York (practising only Canadian law) and through relationships with a network of global partner firms. Oil and gas has long been part of the firm’s identity, and it performs strongly on transactions and disputes in the space, including international arbitration.
The law firm offers a broad suite of services in disputes, including high-performing and globally oriented practices in arbitration and international trade. The law firm has a strong track record representing clients in international arbitration – including at major ICC centres – with an emphasis on energy and construction disputes, often involving Middle Eastern entities. Ita US presence provides the firm with opportunities to partner with US firms as Canadian counsel on major class action and litigation defence work. A highly regarded competition group on the contentious side assists clients with investments into Canada, and the firm provides additional expertise acting on customs and trade disputes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bennett Jones' litigation department is top-notch. They would be my first choice for any Canadian litigation matters."
"Bennett Jones were helpful with cross-border needs that I had."
"Bennett Jones' litigation department is top-notch. They would be my first choice for any Canadian litigation matters."
"Bennett Jones were helpful with cross-border needs that I had."
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 and is based in Norton Rose's Montréal office.
"Martin was a pleasure to work with."
Jeffrey Leon is highlighted for his longstanding experience, which covers both class action and single-plaintiff disputes. A seasoned litigator, he has experience handling a range of commercial, securities and product liability cases.
Richard Swan is a seasoned litigator with notable experience concerning insolvency disputes. He also represents clients in shareholder oppression and securities claims, working from the firm's Toronto office.
Robert Staley is a tremendously well-regarded commercial litigator with an active practice representing clients in shareholder disputes and securities class actions.
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.
"He is an exceptionally hard worker."
"He is very familiar with and adept at international arbitration law and practice standards."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bennett Jones LLP
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