About

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We have extensive experience in both domestic and international arbitrations across various business sectors, including construction, infrastructure, mining, oil and gas, technology, and financial services. Our expertise spans from domestic disputes between business partners to complex multinational infrastructure and patent arbitrations. We've represented Canadian and international clients in disputes governed by all of the widely recognized rules of arbitration, including:

  • International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
  • London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)
  • United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
  • American Arbitration Association (AAA)
  • International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR Institute)

When a complicated, high-stakes dispute must be tried and brought to a timely resolution, our lawyers can guide clients through the arbitration process using the strengths that define Lenczner Slaght as Canada's leading litigation practice: a proven talent for effective advocacy backed by a wealth of experience in successfully taking cases to trial.

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Nationwide - Canada

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What the Team is Known For

Lenczner Slaght is an expert disputes boutique with an excellent track record in high stakes litigation and arbitration matters. The Toronto-based firm's signature expertise in trial work is complemented by excellent expertise in domestic and international arbitration mandates, including those in the construction, energy and technology sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Lenczner Slaght represented Galway Gold in an investor-state arbitration against the Republic of Colombia regarding the alleged expropriation of mining rights.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ian Binnie CC KC
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Ian Binnie CC KC
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Ian Binnie CC KC is a former Justice of the Supreme Court who now holds an of counsel role with Lenczner Slaght in Toronto. He maintains his position as a sought-after neutral and frequently presides over high-stakes international and domestic arbitrations, with additional strength across a full range of commercial disputes.
Andrew Parley
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Andrew Parley
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Andrew Parley is a Toronto based partner at Lenczner Slaght, who is gaining recognition for his impressive work on complex infrastructure disputes.

Andrew is an excellent counsel on all fronts.

Andrew is a brilliant strategic and legal mind, who provides unapparelled input on complex files.

Andrew Parley is excellent, forthright, diligent and honest. He's always at the top of his game.

Andrew is a talented advocate, who handles arbitration cases efficiently.

Lawrence Thacker
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Lawrence Thacker
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Lawrence Thacker impresses with his wide-ranging expertise across commercial arbitration. Based at Lenczner Slaght in Toronto, he possesses deep knowledge of arbitration issues concerning clients in the natural resources and power sectors.

Lawrence is extremely experienced and able to offer pragmatic advice on strategy and tactics.

Lawrence Thacker is exceptionally intelligent and strong on his feet.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Nationwide - Canada

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Andrew Parley
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Andrew Parley
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Lawrence Thacker
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Lawrence Thacker
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Ian Binnie CC KC
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Ian Binnie CC KC
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