Andrew’s practice includes a mix of fraud-related recovery matters and construction-related litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Corporations of all sizes turn to Andrew for his technical soundness, creative problem solving and depth of experience in a diverse range of fraud claims, construction-related claims, construction lien and bond claims, and delay and impact claims. Andrew has a host of experience with bringing pre-action applications compelling production from third parties and freezing assets. Andrew’s general litigation experience has led him to the resolution of conflicts involving real estate, insolvency, and claims for oppression and other relief under the Business Corporations Act.
Professional Affiliations
Affiliate Member, Surety Association of Canada 2014 - Present
Adjunct Member, Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association, 2010 - Present
Member, Law Society of Alberta
Select Publications/appearances:
Co-authored a Chapter in the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers’ Construction Contracts Deskbook entitled “Arbitration Provisions in Construction Contracts” .
One Less Defence! Surety Doesn’t Benefit from Expiration of Claim Against Principal: Hoopp Realty Inc v Guarantee Co of North America Construction Law Letter, Vol. 36 No. 6
Registering a Lien Against the Wrong Lands: Fatal or Repairable? Construction Law Letter, Vol. 33 No. 5 Good Intentions Gone Bad: Valard Construction Ltd. v. Bird Construction Co. Construction Law Letter, Vol. 35 No. 2
Claims for Extra Work and Back Charges: A Tale of Two Trades
Show me the Money! Timing the Release of Holdback
Do Something! Labour and Material Payment Bonds should be Disclosed to Claimants
2016 CBA Construction and Infrastructure Law Conference Panel Discussion on Contract Security
CBA Construction subsection Panel Discussion on Commercial Management
CBA Construction subsection Panel Discussion on Construction Bonds and Contract Security
Community Involvement
Intake Volunteer, Calgary Legal Guidance 2009 - 2016
Volunteer, University of Ottawa Community Legal Clinic 2005 - 2007
Member, University of Ottawa Criminal Law Students Association 2004 - 2007
Volunteer, Housing Help - Pro Bono Students Canada 2005