Experience
Alex’s practice focuses on warranty, construction, commercial and professional liability matters. He heads up the firm’s Professional Liability Practice Group, where he defends architects, engineers and other design professionals in a wide variety of disciplinary proceedings.
In addition, he has a broad construction law practice with particular expertise in construction insurance, warranty and surety related matters. Alex also works in insurance defence, commercial and employment litigation.
He has an active sports law practice and regularly acts for the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport Anti-Doping hearings and for other individuals and organizations in sport related matters.
Alex navigates these dynamic areas of law with a pragmatic approach. He uses his expertise and creativity to find effective, creative solutions for his clients.
Education
L.L.B., University of Ottawa, 2004
B.A. (Honours), Gold Medalist, University of Western Ontario, 2000
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
- Called to the British Columbia Bar in 2007
- Called to the Alberta Bar in 2016
- Called to the Ontario Bar in 2005
- Member of the Canadian Bar Association Construction Law and Civil Litigation Sections
- Member of the Advocates Society
- Member, Diversity Law Institute
- Member, Trial Law Institute
Publications
- BC Court of Appeal Permits Set Off Against Lien Holdback Account, October 2009
- The Role and Liability of the Consultant on a Construction Project
- Liability for Field Review
- Overview of Builder’s Risk Insurance
- Limitations: Change is Coming
Recognition
- Listed in the Best Lawyers in Canada from 2018 – 2026 for Construction Law & Insurance Law
- Fellow, Construction Lawyers Society of America
Articles
2026 Benchmark Litigation Rankings
Show Me the Money - British Columbia Introduces Prompt Payment