About

Provided by Fasken

We offer cost-effective services and sophisticated international arbitration expertise, backed by the bench-strength of our litigation group.

As contracts, trade agreements, international investment and government interests shift, disputes can threaten to put plans on hold and cause reputational damage.

Many businesses and governments now use negotiation, mediation, arbitration and other forms of ADR to resolve cross-border disputes and avoid risks associated with traditional transnational litigation (cost, reputational damage, time, etc.).

We’re qualified to act as counsel in proceedings before major arbitral institutions such as the ICC, ICSID, UNCITRAL, LCIA and AAA and CCAC. We handle all manner of disputes, including those involving NAFTA or bilateral investment treaties. 

Private and public businesses as well as governments rely on our representation in commercial and investor-state disputes involving the construction, infrastructure, automotive, energy and mining sectors on almost every continent.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Nationwide - Canada

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Fasken has a strong and varied arbitration practice, with the firm regularly acting on a broad range of commercial disputes.The firm is held in particularly high regard for its skills in mining and natural resource matters, and is frequently turned to for international disputes involving the Americas, Asia and Africa.

Work Highlights

  • Fasken defended Cominière in an ICC arbitration concerning the breakdown of a joint venture to develop a lithium mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo, following a damages claim brought by claimants concerning Cominière's sale of a 15% stake in the project to Cheng Mining Company.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Timothy St. J. Ellam, KC, FCIArb
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Timothy St. J. Ellam, KC, FCIArb
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Band 3
Tim Ellam offers expert representation of clients in technology and energy sectors and has notable experience advising on joint venture and shareholder disputes.

I always enjoy working with Tim. Regardless of outcome, the journey is enjoyable, informative and engaging.

Tim is very impressive and always a pleasure to work with. He makes clients comfortable and makes sure he has the right team for the case.

Rahat Godil
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Rahat Godil
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Up and Coming

Rahat Godil is based in Fasken's Toronto office. She regularly represents clients in both domestic and international arbitrations, and is well regarded for her handling of mining and shareholder disputes.

Rahat is an excellent all-rounder.

Rahat Godil is a very talented lawyer.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Nationwide - Canada

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Timothy St. J. Ellam, KC, FCIArb
3
Timothy St. J. Ellam, KC, FCIArb
3
Band 3
Rahat Godil
U
Rahat Godil
U
Up and Coming