Lawyer Profile
Christopher A. Petrucci
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Chris is a leading advocate before the courts and in arbitration hearings. He is recognized by Lexpert as one of Canada’s leading litigators, one of Canada’s leading infrastructure lawyers and as a repeatedly recommended litigator in Alberta. Chris is ranked in Chambers and is also a fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers in recognition of his expertise in construction law disputes.
Chris has appeared before all levels of court in Alberta as lead counsel and co-counsel, resulting in many reported case decisions. Chris also has an extensive arbitration practice across Canada and internationally. He represents clients in large, complex domestic and international arbitrations under multiple procedural regimes, such as UNCITRAL, the International Court of Commerce (ICC), the International Bar Association (IBA) and the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA).
In addition to being an effective advocate for his clients, Chris is often engaged to help guide his clients through complex disputes by developing strategies that meet their commercial objectives.
Chris is an executive member of the Canadian Bar Association Construction Law Section - Alberta South and regularly speaks and writes on a variety of energy and construction litigation issues. He is often requested to comment on updates on related legal developments, contractual interpretation of industry agreements, legal privilege, preparation of delay and cost overrun claims, procurement and tendering law, audit disputes, builders' liens, cross-examination of witnesses and alternative dispute resolution.
International energy company, with claims in the hundreds of millions of dollars against its engineering, procurement, and construction contractor for cost overruns and delays associated with the engineering and construction of a billion dollar heavy oil extraction facility.
Construction contractor, with a pipeline construction dispute involving claims for extras and delay claims in the context of an international arbitration governed by the Arbitration Rules of the London Court of International Arbitration.
Surety under a performance bond, with a significant government infrastructure dispute before the courts involving claims for deficiencies and delay.
International contractor, regarding a dispute with its sub-contractor for multiple breach of contract claims in excess of $50 million in the context of an international arbitration governed by the Arbitration Rules of the International Chamber of Commerce.
Practice Areas
Bar Information
Called to the bar: 2007 (AB); 2016 (NT)