excellence in advocacy
Andrew is determined to be his clients' strongest advocate, whatever challenge they may be facing, before the courts or elsewhere. He is dedicated to achieving results for his clients and brings rare judgement, determination and practicality to litigating and resolving their disputes.
Representative matters
Having appeared before the courts in Nova Scotia and Ontario, as well as before arbitrators and mediators in those provinces, Andrew brings experience to his clients. His skills and dedication make the difference for his clients in many contexts, including:
- Acting for clients in complex commercial litigation matters, including shareholder disputes, oppression remedy litigation and receiverships.
- Representing clients in urgent civil remedies, such as injunctions.
- Acting in construction litigation matters, including tendering disputes.
- Representing clients in insurance defence and subrogation claims, including damage to property.
Areas of practice:
- Litigation – Corporate/Commercial disputes
- Construction Litigation
- Insurance Defence
- Employment Litigation
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Estate Litigation
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (mediation and arbitration)
BAR ADMISSION(S)
Nova Scotia, 2000
Ontario, 1993
LAW SOCIETY(IES)
Nova Scotia Barristers' Society
Law Society of Upper Canada
EDUCATION
Osgoode Hall Law School, LL.M.
Dalhousie University, LL.B.
Queen’s University, B.A. (honours)
ACTIVITIES
- Member, Canadian Bar Association
- Chair, rules subcommittee, Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society
- Member, Halifax Chamber of Commerce
- Past director, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia
- Past member, Dalhousie Alumni Board
- Vice chair, CBA Nova Scotia, Construction Law Section
- Past director, Canadian Paraplegic Association (Nova Scotia)
LANGUAGE(S)
English
MARTINDALE-HUBBELL RATINGS
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