Lawyer Profile

John May

Calgary, Alberta

John May

Overview

John practises corporate/commercial litigation and arbitration in a variety of industries, advising clients on disputes relating to large-scale construction projects, contractual disputes, insurance law, oil and gas law, and tax controversy matters, among others.

A multinational energy company on a $20-million arbitrated dispute involving the construction and maintenance of pipelines

A major South American mining concern in a commercial arbitration involving a dispute over property damage to equipment

A Crown corporation in a $270-million arbitrated dispute relating to delays, change orders and breach of contract during the construction of a power transmission project

Insurers in a $540-million coverage dispute for business interruption and repair costs involving the refurbishment of a nuclear power facility

A global EPC contractor on a $70-million multi-party arbitration surrounding the construction of a sour gas facility

Energy infrastructure companies on matters relating to land acquisition and the construction of power transmission and pipeline projects including land owner disputes

Clients in insurance coverage disputes involving faulty design and workmanship exclusions as well as liability coverage

Practice Areas

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Taxation Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2011 (AB)