Jeffrey Vallis KC
Global Guide 2024
Band 3 : Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
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About
Provided by Jeffrey Vallis KC
Practice Areas
Partner in BLG’s Construction Group and International Construction Projects Focus Group. His practice focuses on large-scale construction disputes, principally arising out of industrial, commercial and infrastructure projects. He acts as counsel in litigation and domestic and international arbitrations, and is an experienced mediator and arbitrator.
Career
Commenced articles with Howard Mackie in 1981, before getting called to the Bar in Alberta in 1982. Joined the partnership in 1988. When Howard Mackie joined with four other regional firms in 2000 to create Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG), he entered the partnership of the national firm. Served in a number of firm management roles, including National Construction Head, and subsequently, National Litigation Head. Jeff was called to the Alberta Bar in 1982, Manitoba Bar in 2015 and Saskatchewan Bar in 2016.
Professional Memberships
Fellow, Canadian College of Construction Lawyers; Fellow, American College of Construction Lawyers; Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators; Member, Western Canada Commercial Arbitration Society.
Chambers Review
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Jeffrey Vallis KC is renowned for his longstanding experience in domestic and international construction disputes. Based in the Calgary office of Borden Ladner Gervais, he is widely regarded as one of Canada's leading construction arbitration lawyers. His wide-ranging practice also sees him handle commercial arbitration cases conducted under ad hoc and ICC rules.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He has an amazing depth of knowledge. He's very practical and dedicated to the case."
"He is an excellent practitioner and very well known in the Alberta market as a go-to person for complex construction arbitration."
"He has an amazing depth of knowledge. He's very practical and dedicated to the case."
"He is an excellent practitioner and very well known in the Alberta market as a go-to person for complex construction arbitration."
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