It is not uncommon for parties to resolve their disputes outside of the courtroom through arbitration proceedings. Often this dispute resolution mechanism is provided for by contract. In other instances, parties may choose to arbitrate because of the flexibility it affords to craft a resolution process responsive to the underlying circumstances or due to a desire to resolve a dispute outside of the public eye.

However it may come about, arbitrations bring with them their own strategic considerations. At the front end of the process, key decisions need to be made about the appropriate forum, the appropriate rules of procedure and the constitution of the arbitration tribunal. In a proceeding, strategic decisions must be made in marshalling one’s case, through memorials or otherwise.

Our lawyers are experienced in these areas. As counsel, we have acted in domestic and international arbitrations. Our experience in the former extends to both arbitrations conducted under the Vancouver International Arbitration Centre’s Expedited Procedures and Domestic Arbitration Rules. In the latter, we have secured awards in the millions of dollars for clients in international arbitrations, including a recent arbitration concerning a breach of confidence claim where Owen James and Eric Aitken acted as counsel for the successful claimant.

In addition to acting as arbitration counsel, Craig Dennis K.C. acts as a neutral.  A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitration, Craig brings a wealth of experience as counsel to these mandates.