Representing project proponent in negotiating and drafting construction, development and architect contracts for development of $1.3 billion office tower complex in Calgary
Representing EPCMR contractor in defective pipe claim relating to an oil sands project
Representing oil company in claim against EPMS contractor for negligent design, negligent construction and project management services
Acting for EPCM contractors on $100 million claim regarding cost overruns and contractor claims arising out of oil sands project including substantial security for costs award [Tracer Industries Inc. v. Shell Canada Ltd., [2004] A.J. No. 769
Representing oil sands owner in a dispute regarding construction of the tank farm on a SAGD project
Acting for mining company in negotiating and drafting engineering services alliance agreement
Acting for oil sands owner in litigation with Greenpeace over illegal protests at mine site
Successfully defended drilling company on OHS charges arising from fatality during fabrication process
Acting for oilsands owners on the development and construction of projects including with respect to EPCM, EPC, works and services contracts and on associated commercial arrangements such as liquids extraction and hydrogen supply
Defence of summary judgment application and subsequent successful mediation of dispute relating to construction of senior citizens complex [Hipperson Construction Co. (1996) v. Regina Renaissance Retirement Residence LP, (2006) 286 Sask R. 319]
Successful dismissals of a contractor claims pursuant to the Limitations Act and Arbitrations Act [Babcock & Wilcox Canada Ltd. v. Agrium Inc. (2005), 42 C.L.R. (3d) 197 (Alta. C.A.) and Suncor Energy Products Inc. v. Howe-Baker Engineers, Ltd., [2010 ABQB 310.]
Conducted six week construction trial on behalf of condominium developer arising out of contractor delay and extra work claims [Graham Construction and Engineering (1985) Ltd. v. LaCaille Development Inc., [2006] A.J. No. 1611]
Successful resolution of claims advanced against an EPCM contractor relating to cogeneration projects in Alberta, Ontario and Mexico
Successful appeal from an order discharging a builders' lien [892336 Alberta Ltd. v. Silversite Construction Ltd. (2006), 51 C.L.R. (3d) 26 (Alta. C.A.)]
Successful defence of claim that an RFP process constituted a tender call [Holy Cross Surgical Services v. Calgary Health Region (2005), 14 B.L.R. (4th ) 95 (Alta. Q.B.)]
Injunction applications in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan to restrain right-of-way interference during construction of a 3000 kilometre natural gas pipeline
Successful judicial review and appeal regarding applicability of Workers' Compensation Board Act to multi-fatality accident [Buckley v. Entz Estate, [2007] A.J. No. 31 (Alta. C.A.)]
Acting for owner on dispute over lease and possession of lands for retail fertilizer operations [Agrium Inc. v DynAgra Corp., [2006] A.J. No. 271 (Alta. C.A.)]
Successful appeal and dismissal of plaintiff's action [Anderson v. Canada Safeway Ltd. [2004] A.J. No. 792 (Alta. C.A.)]
Successful dismissal of plaintiff's action on jurisdictional and choice of law grounds [Bezan v. Vanderhooft, [2004] A.J. No. 231 (Alta. C.A.)]
Counsel to defendant on appeal in fatality action [Rewcastle Estate v. Sieban, [2003] A.J. No. 670 (Alta. C.A.)]
Co-counsel on appeal relating to judicial independence [Reilly v. Alberta (Provincial Court, Chief Judge), [2000] A.J. No. 1029 (Alta. C.A.)]
Successful mediation of a construction dispute relating to bridge rehabilitation project
Defence counsel on class action certification hearings [Metera v. Financial Planning Group, [2003] 10 W.W.R. 367 (Alta. Q.B.) and Gillespie v. Gessert (2006), 32 C.P.C. (6th) 319 (Alta. Q.B.)]
Defending hose distributor in litigation and subsequent multi-party mediation arising from explosion and destruction of gas processing plant in British Columbia
Defending pump distributor in litigation arising from well site explosion during drilling operations
Successful mediation of a claim against manufacturer and installation contractor arising out of a fire loss during building renovations