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