
Tom is a commercial litigator, with experience in complex commercial disputes, environmental matters, and real estate and construction litigation.
Tom has appeared before all levels of court in British Columbia as lead counsel, and conducted numerous arbitrations and mediations. Tom has particular experience in the following areas:
- all aspects of real estate litigation, including closing disputes, complex property transactions, challenges to certificates of pending litigation and landlord and tenant matters, including ARI-C application hearings and advice;
- environmental matters, permitting and licensing challenges, and contaminated sites claims under the Environmental Management Act;
- aboriginal title and project matters;
- construction disputes, including resolving contested lien claims on an urgent basis;
- corporate governance and shareholders disputes; and
- complex contractual disputes.
Tom was recognized for Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Administrative and Public Law in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada for 2024. Tom joined Lawson Lundell in 2015. Prior to coming to Canada, Tom practiced commercial litigation in London (UK) from 2011.