Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Nationwide - Canada
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.
Strengths
Dentons has knowledgeable teams with high efficiency.
Dentons has a strong reputation in both domestic and commercial arbitration, able to handle the most complex matters.
The team at Dentons has a lot of experience, strategic vision, understanding of the business and the problem to be solved.
Work Highlights
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.
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 Schafler has senior level acumen and a great knowledge of negotiations.
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.
