Overview

“Maureen’s commitment to her work as well as the people she works with is evident in every interaction. Quite frankly, we would be lost without her.”

Maureen’s civil litigation practice focuses on complex commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Her experience spans a wide range of matters, including commercial disputes, insolvency proceedings, professional regulation, employment disputes and class actions, with a particular emphasis on contractual and infrastructure disputes. She has been involved in a variety of public proceedings before trial and appellate courts across the country (including Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland & Labrador), as well as numerous private arbitrations.

Maureen has worked with Canadian and international clients across industries such as construction and infrastructure, mining, telecommunications, renewable energy, information technology and professional services. In the Chambers Canada guide, one client describes Maureen as “an excellent litigator…[who] always brings her A game.” She has deep expertise in the law of privilege and frequently writes, presents and advises in this area.

Successfully represented Behold Control Equipment Inc. in a high-stakes dispute with RACE Mechanical and its affiliate, Aquire Facilities Management, concerning Behold's unique predictive facilities management hardware and software, and allegations of misuse of confidential information.

Acting for NOVA Chemicals Corporation in multiple appeals before the Alberta Court of Appeal arising from a multi-billion-dollar judgment, described as one of the largest commercial awards in Canadian history, concerning the operation of a chemicals facility in Alberta.

Acted for a public company in defence of a proposed securities class action alleging misrepresentations contrary to the Securities Act (Ontario) in connection with government contracting and the importation of goods.

Advising the Canadian Women's National Team in their high-profile dispute against the national federation, Canada Soccer, for fair treatment and wages.

Acted for a leading global services provider and its Canadian subsidiary in a high-stakes arbitration relating to the termination of a series of long-term services agreements.

Practice Areas

• Civil Litigation

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2009 (ON)