Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Spotlight
About
Provided by Dentons Canada LLP
Dentons lawyers have been at the forefront of alternative dispute resolution in Canada and are recognized for counsel work in complex domestic and international commercial arbitrations and for work as arbitrators and mediators. We also regularly advise clients on the drafting of dispute resolution provisions in commercial agreements designed to meet the needs and expectations of our clients should disputes arise.
You can benefit from the particular arbitration expertise we have developed in the oil and gas, natural resources (including mining and forestry), hotel management, financial services, infrastructure, construction, transportation and government sectors.
Utilize our extensive experience in ad hoc and administered proceedings under the principal domestic and international arbitration forums and rules, including the ADR Institute of Canada, Inc. (ADRIC), the American Arbitration Association (AAA), the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) and the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Arbitration Rules.
In addition, a number of our lawyers have particular experience in investor-state dispute settlement involving a number of bilateral and multilateral investment treaties and agreements, including the former North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
Chambers Review
Dentons Canada LLP's arbitration group is a go-to for both domestic and international proceedings, demonstrating considerable experience practising in venues across Canada and the globe. The team is particularly expert in contentious proceedings as to jurisdiction and procedure and is noted for sector expertise in mining and energy.
Work Highlights
- Dentons represented Niko in an ICSID arbitration against the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Oil Gas and Mineral Corporation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is very professional, very responsive and able to get back to me on time."
"Dentons has been very professional when dealing with our cases. Moreover, they consistently help us achieve something beyond our expectation."
"Dentons have an incredible capacity to digest and understand highly complex technical information underlying our disputes. They are also very strategic thinkers."
"The team is very professional, very responsive and able to get back to me on time."
"Dentons has been very professional when dealing with our cases. Moreover, they consistently help us achieve something beyond our expectation."
"Dentons have an incredible capacity to digest and understand highly complex technical information underlying our disputes. They are also very strategic thinkers."
Notable Practitioners
Toronto-based Michael Schafler of Dentons Canada acts for a number of multinational companies in sectors such as tech and automotive, appearing in both litigation and arbitration proceedings.
"Michael is top-rate."
"Micheal is very professional and experienced. His work has been always beyond our expectation."
Gordon Tarnowsky KC of Dentons Canada offers clients deep knowledge of construction and energy matters and has additional experience handling international arbitration. He is based in Dentons' Calgary office.
Based in Calgary, Rachel Howie co-heads the nationwide ADR and arbitration team at Dentons Canada. Her practice has a strong emphasis on representing oil and gas and mining clients, with her recent experience encompassing joint venture and breach of contract disputes within these sectors, as well as investor-state arbitrations.
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