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Glenn Ackerley is a partner with the law firm of WeirFoulds LLP in Toronto and is chair of the construction law practice group. Glenn fills the role of a "project lawyer", providing ongoing advice from the start through to completion of a construction project for public and private owners, developers, contractors, subtrades, suppliers, and design consultants. He regularly advises on project structures, construction and consultant contracts, procurement issues, and risk-avoidance strategies. Click here to learn more about Glenn.
Chris Armstrong - B.A.Sc., University of British Columbia (Geotechnical), P. Eng. (Civil) (1989), LL.B., University of Calgary (1997)
Chris Armstrong worked in the consulting and construction industry for five years, first as a consulting geotechnical engineer and then as a project engineer. He joined Brian McClean in partnership, creating McLean & Armstrong LLP. Since then, the firm has grown into one of the premier construction law firms in British Columbia and has undertaken the resolution of large, complex disputes across Canada. Click here to learn more about Chris.
Annik Forristal - BA Sc (Applied Science in Chemical Engineering), University of Waterloo (2008), JD, University of Calgary (2011)
Annik Forristal is a Group Head of McMillan’s National Infrastructure and Construction Group, whose practice is dedicated to the construction, infrastructure, and development industries. She provides considered advice and representation on project delivery, contractual allocation and management of risk, municipal land use planning and related approvals, project administration, claims management, environmental law, and dispute resolution. Click here to learn more about Annik.
Collin Hirschfeld - LL.B., BComm (Health Care Administration) (Distinction), University of Saskatchewan
Collin Hirschfeld is a partner with McKercher LLP and has experience in advising on construction contracts, tendering, construction litigation and dispute resolution, security enforcement, and professional discipline and conduct matters. He has appeared before the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal, the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench, the Federal Court of Canada, the Tax Court of Canada, and various federal and provincial administrative and professional tribunals. Click here to learn more about Collin.
Andrea Lee - B. Arch., University of Toronto (2002), LL.B., Queens University (2005), Diploma in Adjudication in the Construction Industry (2002)
Andrea Lee is a partner with Glaholt Bowles LLP and is certified as a Specialist in Construction Law by the Law Society of Ontario. She has practiced exclusively in construction law since her call to the bar in 2006. Andrea regularly advises parties in the industry with respect to construction contracts and professional design agreements. Click here to learn more about Andrea.
Marc MacEwing - LLB, University of British Columbia (1979), BA, History (with distinction), University of Victoria (1975)
Marc MacEwing is an Associate Counsel member at the Vancouver office of Clyde & Co. He has extensively practiced construction law since 1982, focusing on builders’ liens, tendering disputes, preparing and analyzing contract documents, and construction-related litigation. Marc is also a member of the editorial board and a contributor to The Continuing Education Society of British Columbia Builders Liens Practice Manual. Click here to learn more about Marc.
Colin Piercey - B.Sc. (honours), Dalhousie University (1991), LL.B., Osgoode Hall Law School (1996)
Colin Piercey is a partner in the Halifax office of Stewart McKelvey, where he focuses primarily on construction and corporate commercial litigation and arbitration. His practice includes a diverse group of clients, including owners, construction contractors, subcontractors, developers, engineers, insurers, financial institutions, landlords, manufacturers, and shareholders. Click here to learn more about Colin.
Jennifer Roberts - B.A., Hons., L.L.B., Dalhousie University, B.A., Law, Oxford University
Jennifer Roberts is a lawyer at Gibbs & Associates who primarily defends engineers in various complex construction claims. Focusing on early production and technical analysis, Jennifer is experienced in managing complex multi-party construction disputes to a successful resolution. Jennifer's practice areas include Construction Litigation, Professional Liability, and Insurance Defence. Click here to learn more about Jennifer.
Jason Roth - BAH, Queens University (1996), LLB, University of Victoria (1999), LLM, Kyushu University (Japan) (2000)
Lena Wang - B.Sc., Cornell University (2009), J.D., Osgoode Hall, York University (2012)
Lena Wang is a partner with Glaholt Bowles LLP. Lena is a certified Specialist in Construction Law by the Law Society of Ontario and has experience representing clients in various complex disputes on infrastructure and industrial and commercial projects. Lena has represented clients at trial and on appeal and regularly advises parties in the industry with respect to construction contracts. Click here to learn more about Lena.