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Lawson Lundell has significant experience representing clients in domestic and international arbitration across a range of industries. We regularly represent parties in both institutional and ad hoc proceedings. Our lawyers have experience with matters administered by major arbitral institutions including ICC, VanIAC, ADRIC, AAA, ICDR, SIAC, LCIA and HKIAC.

Our lawyers are thought leaders in the arbitration community. We are active members of key arbitration organisations, including the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, the International Council for Commercial Arbitration, the IBA Arbitration Committee, the Western Canada Commercial Arbitration Society, the Vancouver International Arbitration Centre and the ICC Arbitration Committee.

We have arbitration experience in multiple industries, most particularly in the energy, mining, real estate, and construction sectors.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Nationwide - Canada

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What the Team is Known For

Lawson Lundell offers a deep bench of seasoned practitioners with experience in disputes involving mining, oil and gas, power and wider construction projects. The firm is a particularly fine choice for disputes in western Canada, with offices in British Columbia, Alberta and the Northwest Territories.

Work Highlights

  • Lawson Lundell advised Canamax Energy in an arbitration claim against Modern Energy, concerning the responsibility for third-party payment claims for the remedy and clean-up of an unsuccessful well drilling project.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael J Donaldson
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Michael J Donaldson
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Michael Donaldson KC is a highly experienced disputes lawyer, with clients benefiting from his impressive track record in high stakes litigation and arbitration matters.

Michael is really smart and is very thoughtful, he understands the law well and knows how to make creative and convincing use of the law to the advantage of his clients.

Michael Donaldson has a deep understanding of legal, political and commercial trends. He offers brilliant, practical advice.

Michael is a very good counsel and serves his clients extremely well.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Michael J Donaldson KC
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Michael J Donaldson KC
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