Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators | Canada

David Ross Haigh KC is a top-rated arbitrator practicing independently out of Calgary, Alberta. He is highly regarded for his expertise in cross-border arbitration and is frequently appointed to handle investor-state cases in addition to complex disputes arising within the energy sector.

Dennis O'Connor KC attracts plaudits for his expertise across a wide array of commercial arbitration matters, with particular strength in securities and insurance proceedings. He is a former Associate Chief Justice of Ontario who now occupies the position of senior counsel in the Toronto office of Borden Ladner Gervais.

Gerald Ghikas KC is a well-known sole practitioner based in Vancouver who is a popular choice for complex proceedings, presiding over cases under ad hoc and institutional rules.

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.

Janet Walker regularly acts as arbitrator in cases originating in the financial services and construction sectors. Based in Toronto, she offers deep expertise in commercial arbitration under institutional and ad hoc rules. In January 2021 she joined Toronto Arbitration Chambers after leaving Arbitration Place.

Pierre Bienvenu, Ad E is based in Montréal and is global co-chair of Norton Rose Fulbright's international arbitration practice. He offers extensive experience in arbitration proceedings and is increasingly viewed as a go-to arbitrator for cases across an extensive range of sectors, including energy and telecoms.

Stephen Drymer heads the international arbitration group at Montréal-based Woods LLP. He is highly regarded for his expertise across both domestic and international arbitration conducted under ad hoc and institutional rules. He frequently acts on investor-state disputes, with skills acting as either a neutral or arbitration counsel.

Angus Gunn KC is a respected lawyer practising with Eyford Partners in Vancouver. He operates a robust commercial arbitration practice, being familiar with ad hoc and ICDR proceedings.

William Horton is a sole practitioner who presides over a wide array of commercial arbitration matters arising in the aviation and construction sectors, among others, and conducted under both ad hoc and institutional rules.

Duncan Glaholt is a founding partner of Glaholt Bowles in Toronto. He is esteemed for his experienced representation of clients from the energy and infrastructure industries in high-value disputes.

Murray Clemens KC operates from the Vancouver law firm Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson. He is experienced at handling arbitration both as counsel and as an arbitrator, acting on a wide array of disputes involving employment and insurance law.

Pierre Dalphond is a senior counsel in Stikeman Elliott's Montréal office who regularly acts as both neutral and mediator. He is active across domestic and international disputes, often representing clients in the energy and construction industries.

Stuart Hankinson KC joined the Vancouver office of Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel in January 2021 after leaving Bennett Jones. His arbitration practice has a strong focus on construction, infrastructure and insurance disputes.