Bill is a senior mediator and litigator who combines a deep understanding of the law with a wealth of strategic experience in assisting clients on a range of business issues. With a successful track record of 35+ years in resolving commercial disputes, Bill sees all sides of an issue to help clients find the best solution to their case.
His extensive understanding of these disputes and advanced mediation training in BC and at Harvard Law have provided Bill with a deep platform from which he operates as a highly effective mediator.
In addition to his extensive training, Bill is a Mediator of the Civil Roster of Mediate BC and is the practice group chair of Clark Wilson LLP’s Mediation and Arbitration group.
Degrees & certifications
Juris Doctor, UBC (1980)
Harvard Law Advanced Mediation Training (2017)
Social Justice Mediation Training (2019 ShchEma-mee.tkt project)
Chair of National Dispute Resolution Section (Canadian Bar Association 2021 – 2022).
Chair of University of British Columbia (UBC) Conflicts of Interest Committee (current)
Conflicts Advisor to UBC Board of Governors (current).
Area of practice
- Business Litigation
- Estate Litigation
- Real Estate and Leasing Litigation
Past Mediation Cases
Expropriation
Served as mediator in successful multiple party expropriation action involving a damages claim of $55-million.
Business Loss
Served as mediator in resolving a $7-million action for business loss.
Termination of Commercial Lease
Successful mediation of multiple party wrongful termination of lease and loss of business claim for $500,000.
Personal Injury
Acted as mediator in resolving a personal injury claim of $7-million with complex loss of income issues.
Awards
- Best Lawyers® in Canada, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, 2020 – 2025