Lawyer Profile
Joanne Luu
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
University of Lethbridge, Bachelor of Arts & Science, with a double major in Biological Sciences and Political Science (BASc), 2008
Joanne Luu has a decade of experience in commercial and corporate dispute resolution. Her practice focuses on complex and high stakes disputes, including corporate and commercial, energy and natural resources, and joint venture matters.
Joanne is a recognized leader in the arbitration space. She is one of 12 Canadian lawyers named to Arbitration Place’s inaugural NextGen Arbitrators Roster and has been appointed to the rosters of the ICC, ICDR, and the Vancouver International Arbitration Centre, where she also serves as a board member. She is a regular panelist at arbitration conferences in Canada and internationally. Joanne is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and has published book chapters in The Leading Practitioners’ Guide to International Oil and Gas Arbitration and Arbitration World.
Prior to joining BD&P, Joanne clerked at the Alberta Court of Appeal and interned at the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (now Global Affairs Canada).
Joanne brings a broad range of experience, with other representative work including:
“Joanne’s quick and comprehensive grasp of complex issues and technical details is a huge asset in litigated matters. She truly understands the client perspective and her insightful, practical and timely advice is always very well received.”
Joanne has also presented at various conferences, panels, seminars, and other events, including:
Lead counsel in a successful leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada on behalf of Peace River Hydro Partners, in Peace River Hydro Partners, et al. v. Petrowest Corporation, et al., a case which involves the question of whether a receiver can disclaim an arbitration clause while still enforcing the underlying contract.
Practice Areas
Bar Information
Called to the bar: 2012 (AB)