Lawyer Profile
Andrew E. Stead
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Andrew Stead is a leading litigation and dispute resolution lawyer with extensive experience in both litigation and arbitrations. His experience includes defending product liability claims, energy (oil and gas), class actions and construction disputes.
Having acted successfully for numerous automobile, recreational vehicle, snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle manufacturers, Andrew is a frequent speaker and author on issues relating to these cases. He also has broad experience defending all manner of product liability claims, including those relating to alarm system manufacturing and installation, fire suppression systems, plumbing products and pharmaceuticals.
Andrew represents clients at all levels of court in Alberta and Ontario as well as administrative and regulatory tribunals. He has also appeared before the Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench.
Alberta Court of King's Bench: mere attachment of standard form liability clauses is insufficient for incorporation without heightened notice to counterparty.
Our panel of thought leaders will discuss a broad range of topics impacting electric vehicles in Canada. Topics highlighted include: EV funding, policies and mandates: challenges facing Canadian emissions targets, funding and infrastructure; the Canadian regulation of EV batteries including transport, management and recycling requirements; and EV fires and recall obligations.
This bulletin outlines the key requirements for contractors seeking payment under construction contracts with the provincial government in Alberta and elsewhere
The decision in Barz concerns the interplay between Alberta’s Workers’ Compensation Act and Traffic Safety Act.
Practice Areas
Bar Information
Called to the bar: 2006 (ON); 2006 (AB)