Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP offers clients a deep bench of skilled arbitrators and dispute resolution lawyers with the ability to handle complex domestic and international arbitrations. The firm regularly takes on natural resource and energy-related contests and is perhaps best known for its leading expertise in construction arbitrations.
Work Highlights
- Borden Ladner Gervais successfully represented TEBC in an ICC arbitration against Baffinland Iron Mines.
Strengths
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"They have a strong grasp of complex issues and their implications."
"BLG lawyers have demonstrated a genuine alignment in the interest of their clients and the work towards client success as if it is their own."
"The whole team is beyond competent and truly care for their clients."
"They have a strong grasp of complex issues and their implications."
"BLG lawyers have demonstrated a genuine alignment in the interest of their clients and the work towards client success as if it is their own."
"The whole team is beyond competent and truly care for their clients."
Notable Practitioners
Dennis O'Connor KC attracts plaudits for his expertise across a wide array of commercial arbitration matters, with particular strength in securities and insurance proceedings. He is a former Associate Chief Justice of Ontario who now occupies the position of senior counsel in the Toronto office of Borden Ladner Gervais.
"he's doing incredible work."
Robert Deane heads the international trade and arbitration team at Borden Ladner Gervais. Based in Vancouver, he operates a robust arbitration practice with experience acting on commercial disputes and investor-state proceedings.
"Rob does a lot of international arbitration work and is very well regarded for it."
"Robert is top counsel."
Craig Chiasson is a highly experienced lawyer who maintains a respected arbitration practice from his base in BLG's Vancouver office. He consistently wins praise for his skilled handling of international arbitration and investment treaty disputes.
Hugh Meighen is a partner based in Borden Ladner's Toronto office. He regularly acts on disputes stemming out of a variety of industries, including the energy and manufacturing sectors. He is also adept in handling enforcement proceedings.
"Hugh is a very strong advocate with a deep understanding of the issues and the broader commercial context."
"Hugh is a well-regarded arbitration counsel with strong legal and technical capabilities and great appreciation for clients' interests."
"I would recommend Hugh to anyone."
Sarah McEachern has experience in commercial litigation and arbitration with particular focus on the commercial, construction and mining sectors.