Overview

John Haythorne is a leading construction, infrastructure and procurement lawyer. He practises in the areas of construction, engineering and infrastructure, with special emphasis on negotiating, drafting and advising on contracts. He is particularly experienced in public-private partnerships and other alternate forms of project delivery, advising owners on the structure and administration of procurement and legal issues relating to design and construction. He has acted for municipal, healthcare authorities and the Province advising on the law relating to tenders, requests for proposals and complex procurements. He has also had extensive experience advising design professionals as well as contractors.
John began his career practising in construction litigation. John is a Registered Professional Engineer, and prior to entering law he worked as a Professional Engineer on infrastructure projects. His unique background as an engineer allows him to focus on practical and workable solutions for clients.
From 1997-1998, John was the President of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia. He then served on the national Canadian Council of Professional Engineers from 2000 to 2002. John is Fellow, Canadian College of Construction Lawyers; Fellow Geoscientists Canada; Member, Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC. John is a frequent lecturer on all matter relating to construction law, procurement and P3s.

Practice Areas

• Administrative Law
• Municipal Law
• Commercial Law
• Real Estate
• Construction Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1981 (BC)