Lawyer Profile
Keith A. MacLaren
Ottawa, Ontario

Overview
With 35 years of experience, Keith MacLaren practices primarily in the areas of commercial and construction law. Because of that experience, he has been successfully resolving the majority of disputes brought to him. Those disputes which do proceed to Court or arbitration are handled in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Keith has developed valuable expertise in domestic and cross-border arbitrations. In recent years, Keith has encouraged litigants to refer their disputes to confidential binding arbitration, thereby saving his clients time and hard-earned money. Arbitration has proven to be an efficient, time-sensitive and cost-effective way to settle disputes.
Keith is a qualified mediator and a key member of Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l.’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) team. He offers mediation services for commercial and construction-related disputes, helping parties reach efficient, confidential resolutions without resorting to litigation. His deep legal knowledge and practical experience make him a trusted neutral in even the most complex matters.
Learn more about Keith’s ADR services here: https://perlaw.ca/expertise/alternative-dispute-resolution-services/
Keith has participated in hundreds of trials, arbitrations and mediations, appearing at all levels of Court and before many different types of Tribunals involving, but not limited to:
A review of the following decisions gives an idea of the depth of Keith’s expertise:
Practice Areas
Bar Information
Called to the bar: 1982 (ON)