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Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

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Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Gowling offers clients a strong, well-resourced pool of disputes lawyers in Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa and Montréal. The group has a strong track record in domestic arbitration and both treaty and commercial claims in international disputes, notably those involving major infrastructure projects.

Strengths

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  • Gowling WLG have a great selection of lawyers, from the most senior counsel to newly called lawyers, and they are all highly skilled.

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  • The team at Gowling are very responsive, practical and focused.

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  • As a team, Gowling's are great. They're top-tier.

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  • Gowling provides strategic advice and a client-centric and results-oriented approach.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Up and ComingJames Plotkin
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    James Plotkin

    James Plotkin is based out of Gowling WLG's Ottawa office. He has noteworthy experience assisting clients with an array of arbitral disputes concerning matters ranging from franchise arrangements to construction delays.

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