Arbitrator
Mediator

Michael Hewitt

With broad experience in civil, criminal and administrative law cases, Michael Hewitt is a partner with Harper Grey LLP and has decades of experience as counsel in successful commercial mediations involving contract disputes, shareholder oppression, professional liability and claims involving fraud and criminal activity.

Michael brings a broad experience handling difficult litigated cases. Most successful settlements are made to happen in the face of a real and looming prospect of litigation. Michaelhas extensive experience in both settings and shifts, when necessary, seamlessly from one to the other as circumstances dictate.

Michael Hewitt, mediator with The Resolution Network

Degrees & certifications

Qualified Arbitrator, 2014
Ontario Court of Appeal, Law Clerk, 1991-1992
University of Victoria, Juris Doctor, 1991
Queen’s University, Bachelor of Commerce (Finance), 1988

Area of practice

  • Commercial litigation
  • Professional liability and regulation
  • Insurance litigation
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Leadership & Awards

Since the 1990s, Michael has dedicated considerable time to professional development both within and outside of the legal profession. He has provided instruction and training for the accounting profession, the insurance industry and fraud investigators about current legal issues affecting their areas of expertise, and provides legal and strategic advice on an ongoing basis. He is also a regular instructor of young lawyers and law students in civil litigation courses.

  • Named as a Leading Lawyer in the area of General Commercial Litigation (Regional – British Columbia) by Chamber Canada 2019-2025
  • Recognized as a Leading Lawyer in the area of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Professional Malpractice Law by Best Lawyers Canada 2020-2025.
  • Recognized as Repeatedly Recommended in the areas od Professional Liability and Commercial Insurance by Canadian Legal Expert Directory 2018-2022, 2024.