Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP offers clients strong nationwide expertise, at home arbitrating in all of Canada's major venues. The team also offers accomplished representation in international arbitration proceedings. Blakes lawyers stand out for their particular knowledge of disputes pertaining to investment treaties.
Work Highlights
- Blake, Cassels & Graydonrepresented the Toronto Transit Commission in a statutory arbitration brought by the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 133, its largest union covering over 14,000 employees.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The matter we worked on was of the highest complexity and sophistication and Blakes executed and managed the dispute smoothly and successfully."
"They are always very responsive."
"They have a deep team which allows them to move matters along to resolution quickly and provide timely advice."
"We had exceptional representation. The team was very well prepared and had an excellent understanding of a very complicated case."
"The matter we worked on was of the highest complexity and sophistication and Blakes executed and managed the dispute smoothly and successfully."
"They are always very responsive."
"They have a deep team which allows them to move matters along to resolution quickly and provide timely advice."
"We had exceptional representation. The team was very well prepared and had an excellent understanding of a very complicated case."
Notable Practitioners
Joseph McArthur is a respected arbitration lawyer based in the Vancouver office of Blake, Cassels & Graydon. He has substantial experience representing clients in commercial disputes and appearing as an advocate in cases relating to construction, mining and energy.
"He is very impressive."
"Joseph McArthur's an excellent lawyer."
David Tupper is a partner based in Blakes Calgary office. He is noted for his commercial arbitration practice, where he regularly acts for clients in the energy and construction disputes.
"David is an excellent lawyer. His advice is practical, timely and can always be trusted. He understands our priorities and delivers great service."
"It is fantastic working with him, we get white-glove service."
Laura Cundari is particularly noted for her expertise in complex arbitrations, including those in the energy, mining and construction sectors.
"Laura was exceptional. Her legal analysis was consistently impressive, and she has a clear talent for zooming in on the details that truly matter."
"She is an excellent practitioner."