LAWYER PROFILE

Joseph McArthur KC

Canada 2026

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Nationwide - Canada

8 years ranked

Litigation: General Commercial

British Columbia

7 years ranked

About

Provided by Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

Joe practices as counsel in domestic and international arbitration proceeding and Canadian court proceedings. As an experienced trial and arbitration counsel he has represented both public and private companies in various industries, including mining, infrastructure, utilities, financial services and technology.

In addition to his arbitration counsel work Joe sits regularly as arbitrator in domestic and international arbitrations.

Professional Memberships

Fellow and Chartered Arbitrator: Chartered Institute of Arbitrators; Member: American Arbitration Association's ICDR Panel of Arbitrators and the Domestic and International Arbitration Panels of the Vancouver International Arbitration Centre (VanIAC); Fellow: Canadian College of Construction Lawyers; Board Chair: VanIAC.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Canada Guide

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Joseph McArthur is a respected arbitration lawyer based in the Vancouver office of Blake, Cassels & Graydon. He has substantial experience representing clients in commercial disputes and appearing as an advocate in cases relating to construction, mining and energy.

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Litigation: General Commercial - British Columbia

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Joseph McArthur KC is frequently relied upon by clients from the energy and natural resources and pharmaceutical sectors to handle commercial dispute resolution. He is particularly regarded for his wide-ranging trial experience and offers additional expertise as arbitration counsel. He is based in Blake, Cassels & Graydon's Vancouver office.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Joseph McArthur has very strong leadership skills.
Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Canada Guide
He understands everything.
Litigation: General CommercialChambers Canada Guide