Darren J. Reed

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ABOUT DARREN J. REED

Darren is an experienced disputes lawyer and problem solver, recognized by Chambers, Lexpert, Benchmark, The Legal 500 and Best Lawyers. He is frequently counsel in large, complex commercial matters, working as lead counsel or as part of a team in both court and arbitral proceedings. Construction • Part of a team of counsel in a C $1 billion dispute related to the construction of an oilsands facility, responsible for approximately $200 million worth of cross claims • Lead counsel to an engineering firm in two actions related to oilsands facility construction, with total claimed amounts being C$70 million • Lead counsel to a subcontractor on a C$20 million dispute related to major road construction in Calgary, Alberta • Lead counsel to the owner in a C$15 million dispute related to the alleged negligent construction of a potable water system • Co-lead counsel in a C$40 million construction and builder’s lien dispute related to pipeline infrastructure • Co-lead counsel in an approximate C$500 million construction dispute related to a pipeline failure in Alberta • Co-lead counsel in a C$250 million construction dispute related to an oilsands project, which was successfully resolved • Co-lead counsel to a leading global EPC firm in several construction matters, total claimed amounts near C$100 million, one of which resulted in over three weeks of hearings and an award in favour of the client • Co-counsel to a materials supplier in a multi-party construction arbitration in which to the total claimed amounts are in excess of C$200 million, which resulted in over six weeks of hearings • Once of a team of counsel in a C$1 billion construction dispute relating to oilsands infrastructure • One of a team of counsel in a C$1 billion environmental arbitration and was personally responsible for management and bringing forward of approximately C$130 million of environmental claims Class Actions • Lead defence counsel to a refiner/producer of fuel in a proposed class action in British Columbia • Lead defence counsel to a renewable power company in a proposed class action in Alberta which was dismissed • Lead counsel to a proposed class action for a mortgage investment company in Alberta Commercial • Lead counsel to a medical device manufacturer in a C$12 million product liability dispute • Acted as lead Appellate counsel defending a leave to appeal application for a wind farm project, for which leave was successfully denied • Lead counsel in an arbitrated dispute amongst a power producer and major oil and gas producers which was decided in the clients\' favour