The Lexpert Special Editions profiles selected Lexpert-ranked lawyers whose focus is in Corporate, Infrastructure, Energy and Litigation law and relevant practices. It also includes feature articles on legal aspects of Canadian business issues.
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www.lexpert.ca 41 Taitinger, Jeremy D. Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP > (780) 497-3317 jtaitinger@rmrf.com Jeremy's practice focuses on general construction law, contracts, and civil litigation. He has assisted clients at all stages of the construction process, from tendering to draing, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and, when necessary, navigating and resolving complex builders' lien, delay claims, bonding issues, and other disputes arising from construction projects. Jeremy has been involved in a number of municipal, industrial, and commercial construction projects, both in Alberta and across North America. In May 2022 he was inducted as a fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers. Jeremy's civil litigation practice focuses on construction disputes, debt collection matters, and employment issues. He has appeared in all levels of the courts of Alberta. Jeremy presents at legal and construction industry seminars and is a sessional instructor at the University of Alberta Faculty of Law, where he co-teaches the construction law course with RMRF colleague Tim Mavko, who is also recognized in this Lexpert® Special Edition. Tamblyn, Michael T. Torkin Manes LLP > (416) 777-5366 mtamblyn@torkinmanes.com Michael is a partner in Torkin Manes' Construction Law and Commercial Litigation Groups, where he practises con- struction and commercial litigation at both trial and appellate levels. As one of Canada's leading infrastructure lawyers, Michael's practice includes dispute resolution claims relating to infrastructure, commercial, residential, and industrial con- struction projects. He represents developers, contractors, public and private corporations, and entrepreneurs in achieving effective, timely, and cost-efficient resolution of disputes. Michael has been recognized as a leading Construction Law practitioner by various preeminent legal directories. Vallis, Jeffrey D., QC, FCIArb Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (403) 232-9404 jvallis@blg.com Partner and member of BLG's Construction Group. Practice focused on dispute resolution in the construction, engineer- ing, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. Has appeared as counsel in numerous large-scale arbitrations and at all levels of court in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, and the Supreme Court of Canada. Acts as an arbitrator, primarily in construction matters. Fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers, the American College of Construction Lawyers, and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Member of the Western Canada Commercial Arbitration Society. Former instructor, University of Calgary Law School Trial Advocacy Program. Recognized in Chambers Global and Chambers Canada for Construction. Recognized in e Legal 500 Canada for Dispute Resolution. Canada and Alberta winner of Lexology Client Choice Award (Construction). Recognized as Construction Lawyer of the Year at the 2018 and 2019 Benchmark Canada Awards. LLB, University of Toronto Law School, 1981. Leadership in Law Firms Certif- icate, Harvard Law School Executive Program, 2011. Called to the Alberta Bar, Manitoba Bar, and Saskatchewan Bar. Appointed Queen's Counsel in 2004. Squires, Robin A.F. Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (416) 367-6595 rsquires@blg.com National leader of BLG's Transportation Group, Robin understands that the transportation industry is constantly evolving as innovation drives new infrastructure. Robin and other members of the group he leads assist transportation clients with litiga- tion; insurance; licensing; approvals; safety and compliance advice; enforcement, including quasi-criminal and administrative tribunal work, acquisitions; regulatory approvals and advice; commercial agreements; autonomous vehicles and technology; public-private partnerships; and advice on decarbonization and credit mechanisms under Canada's Clean Fuel Standard. Robin deals with contracts and contractual disputes; distribution and warehousing, including liens on inventory and general security; recovery of property; debt disputes; general corporate and business law issues; CTA matters; and the transportation of dangerous goods. Robin advises ship-owners, operators, charterers, marine terminal operators, warehouses, P&I and defence clubs, trucking and logistics companies, air carriers, airframe and engine manufacturers, FBOs, MROs, airports and insurers for all of these. Robin works with the transportation industry across Canada, including clients investing in green shipping, autonomy, automation, and the growing gig and sharing economy. Stefaniuk, John D. Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP > (204) 934-2597 jds@tdslaw.com John has a broad range of project experience in natural resources, hydroelectricity, environmental, municipal, and property development. He has significant experience in development, municipal and environmental licensing and approvals, consulta- tion, government relations, acquisitions, financing, and municipal development approvals. John represents clients in energy, mining, forestry, banking, agribusiness, and property development industries. John appears before legislative committees, administrative tribunals, and courts in Manitoba. John is incoming Vice-President of the Canadian Bar Association and is a past Chair of its National Environment, Energy, and Resource Law Section. He is a contributing author in e Law of Climate Change in Canada and Contaminated Property in Canada, and is a roster member of the Canadian Centre for Environmental Arbitration and Mediation. Lexpert-ranked leading infrastructure lawyers