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Dentons

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

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Dentons

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Dentons' 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

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  • Dentons continued to represent Niko in two ICSID proceedings to recover payments for gas delivered to Bangladesh Oil and Gas Mineral Corporation and for liability declarations and compensation arising from two gas well blowouts from Bangladesh Petroleum Exploration & Production Company.

Strengths

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  • Dentons has knowledgeable teams with high efficiency.

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  • Dentons has a strong reputation in both domestic and commercial arbitration, able to handle the most complex matters.

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  • The team at Dentons has a lot of experience, strategic vision, understanding of the business and the problem to be solved.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Michael Schafler
    Band 2Michael Schafler

    Michael Schafler

    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 Schafler has senior level acumen and a great knowledge of negotiations.

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  • Band 3Gordon Tarnowsky
    Band 3Gordon Tarnowsky

    Gordon Tarnowsky

    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.

  • Band 3Rachel Howie
    Band 3Rachel Howie

    Rachel Howie

    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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