Lawson Lundell's Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Blog follows new and interesting issues emerging in the legal and business communities. Our goal is to provide a source of valuable information and insight on a wide variety of matters for our readers.
Practice Expertise
- Arbitration / Mediation
- Energy
- Litigation
- Oil & Gas
Areas of Practice
- Arbitration / Mediation
- Energy
- Litigation
- Oil & Gas
- Mining View More
Profile
Scott is a commercial litigation and arbitration lawyer with a focus on complex international and domestic disputes. He has advised clients across a variety of industries, including energy, mining, manufacturing, private equity, finance, gaming, pension and technology sectors. Scott also has experience working on matters involving anti-money laundering, cross-border litigation, shareholder, regulatory disputes, cryptocurrency, and the enforcement of foreign awards in Canada.
Scott has appeared in the courts of British Columbia and Ontario. He also has represented clients in international and domestic arbitrations seated in Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, India and the United Kingdom, as well as arbitration related court matters.
Prior to joining Lawson Lundell, Scott practiced international arbitration in the Hong Kong office of a global "magic circle" law firm and as a commercial litigation associate at a leading national law firm in Toronto.
Scott has appeared in the courts of British Columbia and Ontario. He also has represented clients in international and domestic arbitrations seated in Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, India and the United Kingdom, as well as arbitration related court matters.
Prior to joining Lawson Lundell, Scott practiced international arbitration in the Hong Kong office of a global "magic circle" law firm and as a commercial litigation associate at a leading national law firm in Toronto.
Languages
English
Bar Admissions
Called to the British Columbia Bar, 2019
Hong Kong (Registered Foreign Lawyer), 2012
Called to the Ontario Bar, 2009
Education
University of Ottawa, LL.L. (magna cum laude), 2008
University of Ottawa, LL.B., 2007
McGill University, B.A. (with distinction), 2002
Areas of Practice
- Arbitration / Mediation
- Energy
- Litigation
- Oil & Gas
- Mining
Professional Career
Significant Accomplishments
* Successfully resolved a complex partnership dispute valued at $500 million in relation to a large, multi-tower real estate development, which involved two arbitrations and insolvency proceedings.
* Advised two oil and gas companies in an arbitration valued at over US$1.5 billion against the Government of India, in disputes arising out of two production sharing contracts.
* Counsel to a major global mining company in successfully resolving a complex arbitration proceeding arising out of the acquisition of two aggregate mines, processing facilities and related assets valued at over $70 million.
* Successfully represented an international pulp and paper manufacturer in relation to price review arbitrations under multiple long-term supply contracts valued at over $40 million.
* Successfully represented a global brand client in an international arbitration involving issues in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. Obtained an order of the tribunal declining jurisdiction over the main dispute.
* Successfully represented a US technology company in international arbitration proceedings related to alleged breaches of a long-term software development and technical services contract.
* Successfully resolved leasing disputes on behalf of an international energy company.
* Counsel to a leading Japanese steel manufacturer in a joint venture dispute relating to a production facility in Thailand.
* Successfully represented a global automotive company in international arbitration proceedings arising out of distribution agreements with an Indian party.
* Successfully represented an industrial company with respect to a traumatic brain injury claim involving two court actions and a proceeding before the Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal.
* Successfully resolved a complex partnership dispute valued at $500 million in relation to a large, multi-tower real estate development, which involved two arbitrations and insolvency proceedings.
* Advised two oil and gas companies in an arbitration valued at over US$1.5 billion against the Government of India, in disputes arising out of two production sharing contracts.
* Counsel to a major global mining company in successfully resolving a complex arbitration proceeding arising out of the acquisition of two aggregate mines, processing facilities and related assets valued at over $70 million.
* Successfully represented an international pulp and paper manufacturer in relation to price review arbitrations under multiple long-term supply contracts valued at over $40 million.
* Successfully represented a global brand client in an international arbitration involving issues in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. Obtained an order of the tribunal declining jurisdiction over the main dispute.
* Successfully represented a US technology company in international arbitration proceedings related to alleged breaches of a long-term software development and technical services contract.
* Successfully resolved leasing disputes on behalf of an international energy company.
* Counsel to a leading Japanese steel manufacturer in a joint venture dispute relating to a production facility in Thailand.
* Successfully represented a global automotive company in international arbitration proceedings arising out of distribution agreements with an Indian party.
* Successfully represented an industrial company with respect to a traumatic brain injury claim involving two court actions and a proceeding before the Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal.
Blogs
Environmental, Indigenous and Natural Resources Blog
Lawson Lundell's Environmental, Indigenous and Natural Resources Blog focuses on environmental, indigenous and natural resources law, as well as related litigation. Included are summaries of significant cases from Canadian appellate courts, changes in the legal framework governing resource development including energy and climate change policy, and key decisions from the more influential regulatory bodies in Canada.
North of 60 Blog
Our North of 60 Blog provides commentary on current legal trends and developments, and legislative updates affecting businesses in Northern Canada.
Privacy & Data Management Blog
This blog is authored by members of the Privacy & Data Management Department. We follow new and interesting issues emerging in the legal and business communities. We follow emerging issues, legal developments, and new technology as they impact privacy and data management. We will focus on how organizations can protect, manage and innovate with information considering the various risks, regulatory and governance requirements.
The Business Law Blog
This blog is authored by members of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department. We intend to follow new and interesting issues emerging in the legal and business communities. The wide range of experience among the members of our litigation group will provide a diverse and insightful examination of current legal trends and topics. Our goal is to provide a source of valuable information and insight on a wide variety of matters for our readers.
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