Arbitration and Mediation
Overview
Alternative dispute resolution is a key method for resolving business disputes. Our lawyers view arbitration and mediation as central dispute-resolution disciplines, and appreciate both the similarities and differences they have with litigation in the civil courts.
We have broad experience with domestic and international arbitration in all forms and in a broad range of industries, including automotive, aviation, construction and infrastructure, energy, finance, insurance, investment, partnership and shareholder disputes, telecommunications and transportation. This includes experience with ad hoc arbitrations, as well as arbitrations under the rules of the leading Canadian and international arbitral institutions.
We also have extensive experience in arbitration-related court proceedings, including stay/referral motions, appointment and removal of arbitrators, interim measures, jurisdictional challenges, challenges to and appeals from arbitral awards, and recognition and enforcement proceedings.
News & Insights
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Ontario Court of Appeal – Judgment Overturns Disqualification of an Arbitrator and Confirms Scope of Arbitrators’ Duties of Disclosure and Impartiality
Acted for interveners in a significant appeal to the Ontario Court of Appeal concerning arbitrators’ duties of disclosure and impartiality.
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Best Law Firms Canada 2025
We have received 17 tier 1 rankings in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms Canada rankings, showcasing our multidisciplinary strength in dispute resolution.
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Success at the Ontario Court of Appeal - Motion to Quash Appeal of Arbitrator's Appointment
Successful on a motion to quash an appeal seeking to overturn the Ontario Superior Court's appointment of an arbitrator.
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LOLG Successfully Responds to Arbitration Jurisdiction Application
Successful in obtaining the dismissal of an application to determine whether an arbitrator erred in finding he had jurisdiction over relief claimed by LOLG’s clients.