Experience
Andrew has extensive experience in multi-party litigation, including construction disputes; catastrophic bodily injury claims; subrogation of property loss claims; and coverage disputes, including defending coverage opinions in court. He has also handled claims relating to class actions, professional liability, transportation and directors’ and officers’ liability before all courts in British Columbia, Alberta, the Federal Courts of Canada and a variety of administrative tribunals and arbitrations. Andrew frequently handles cases at the appellate level. He has also provided neutral coverage evaluations in a coverage dispute.Andrew has also represented commercial clients in construction lien and delay claims, shareholder disputes and injunctions as well as real estate disputes.
With a mixture of practical experience, a commonsense approach and a deep knowledge of the relevant law, Andrew is ready to assist his clients with whatever their legal needs require.
Andrew is a frequent and popular speaker at legal and insurance industry conferences and author of numerous papers of interest to the industry.
Education
Bachelor of Laws., University of British Columbia, 1993B.A., University of Toronto, 1988
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
- Called to the Bar in British Columbia in 1994
- Member of the Canadian Bar Association
- Former executive board member of the Vancouver Bar Association
- Past Chair, BC Insurance Section, Canadian Bar Association
Publications
“Update on Covid Coverage Claims”, Faculty, CLE Insurance Law Conference, December 4, 2023
“How not to sink your BC Ferries Agreement” Lecture, CBA Insurance Law Section, June 2023
“Multi-Party Settlement Agreements Practice and Pitfalls”, February 2023
“Business Interruption Insurance” Faculty, CLE Insurance Law Conference, October 26, 2021
“Modern Approaches to Old Remedies – Recent Developments in Relief Against Forfeiture”, June 23, 2021
“Condo Claims and Deductibles”, March 17, 2021
“Nagy v. BCAA Insurance Corporation” – case comment, November 2020
“Business Interruption Insurance” Faculty, CLE Insurance Law Conference, October 29, 2020
“Defending Business Interruption Claims from COVID-19” – Webinar July 20, 2020
“B.C. Court of Appeal Breaks with Ontario on Costs Against Insurers” – September 2019
Recognition
Listed in the Best Lawyers in Canada from 2024-2026 in Insurance Law