Overview

Kevin’s vast experience includes providing advice to national and international insurers with respect to casualty, property, life, surety, professional liability, and malpractice claims. He regularly prosecutes subrogated claims, counsels on coverage and regulatory issues, and is renowned for using alternative dispute resolution techniques to arrive at cost-effective resolutions for his clients.
On the construction side, Kevin advises clients on issues relating to procurement and tendering matters, contractual negotiations, and problems that arise throughout the course of construction projects. His clients include owners, contractors, construction professionals (architects, engineers, and designers), and insurers. Kevin has provided advice to various parties in relation to many significant capital projects in Manitoba over the last 20 years, including the Investors Group Field, the Millennium Library, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, and the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.
Kevin has successfully represented clients before all Superior Courts in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and has argued 4 matters before the Supreme Court of Canada on behalf of clients. He is experienced at conducting trials, mediations, and arbitrations, and regularly appears before numerous administrative tribunals as well as professional and regulatory bodies.
On top of running a busy law practice, Kevin is dedicated to his city and community. Over the past 25+ years, he has held numerous board positions for such organizations as the Teachers’ Retirement Allowances Fund, and the Saint Boniface Research Foundation, and has served on various committees of the Law Society of Manitoba..
On December 14, 2022, Kevin was appointed King’s Counsel (K.C.) by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, in recognition of his exceptional merit and contributions to the legal profession.
Manitoba Bar Association (1989-present) including the Civil Litigation and Construction Law Subsections
Kevin Williams was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in Canada 2026 in the fields of Appellate Practice, Construction Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Medical Negligence.
Kevin Williams was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in Canada 2022 in the fields of Appellate Practice, Construction and Insurance Law and Medical Negligence (since 2019)
Teachers Retirement Allowances Fund, Board of Directors, Member (2015-2018)
Teachers Retirement Allowances Fund, Governance Committee Chair (2016-2018)

Practice Areas

• Civil Litigation
• Pensions & Benefits Law
• Construction Law
• Insurance Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1990 (MB)