Overview

Chris practices primarily in the areas of construction law and litigation, particularly in the context of construction related disputes. He represents owners, contractors and other building professionals in often complex disputes, employing Alternative Dispute Resolution methods to reach a settlement whenever possible. Chris has been ranked by the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory in the area of Litigation – Corporate Commercial. With a background in organizing and conducting large scale litigation projects, Chris has in-depth experience using several modern case management software systems. He also provides advice to IT clients on licensing and procurement agreements, guiding them through the dispute resolution process. In addition, his practice extends to the areas of insurance law and product liability matters. Drafting contracts, most often for construction projects, also forms a significant part of Chris’ practice. His experience extends to writing, reviewing and providing opinions on standard form contracts, including those for substantial construction projects. Examples of his past work include: Drafting standard form terms and conditions for a large institutional client to use with the retention of contractors and a separate standard form terms and conditions for consultants; Drafting standard form contracts for significant construction projects for an Atlantic financial institution; Representing oil and gas companies in a legal action concerning

Practice Areas

• Civil Litigation
• Product Liability
• Construction Law
• Insurance Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2005 (NS)

Professional Details