Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Partner

Michael advises clients in a range of construction and infrastructure matters, with extensive experience in dispute-related issues.

He counsels a variety of groups, including sureties, developers and contractors.

Michael has successfully represented clients before various tribunals, provincial and superior courts, and in the Supreme Court of Canada.

Additionally, he has a robust media and defamation practice, with experience in all aspects of the sector, including defending libel claims and setting aside publication bans.

Professional Involvement

• Fellow, Canadian College of Construction Lawyers
• Panelist, Commercial Litigation / Inns of Court Annual Program, Law Society of British Columbia, 2002-present
• Member, Canadian Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, International Bar Association
• Member, Ad Idem Canadian Media Lawyers Association

Education

• LLM, University of Cambridge, 1995
• JD, University of Toronto, 1992
• B.Comm. (Hons.), University of British Columbia, 1992

Bar Admission

• Ontario, 2026
• Saskatchewan, 2019
• British Columbia, 1993

Community Involvement

• Director and Past President, Alumni Association of St. George’s School, 2007-2014
• Director, St. George's School Foundation Board, 2014-2016
• Director, St. George’s School Society Board, 2012-2014 and 2016-2023