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- University of Toronto (2007) JD
- McGill University (2003) B.Eng. (Mechanical Engineering)
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Andrew Parley
"Andrew is a compelling and capable advocate with a reputation and track record that speaks for itself but he is also a brilliant strategist in a broader sense, embodying the wisdom of picking your battles while avoiding others." — Client Testimonial
Andrew's practice spans a diverse range of industries from energy to construction and infrastructure to securities and finance. Focusing on commercial litigation matters, he represents individuals, and businesses of all sizes. As a mechanical engineer by training, Andrew has a strong understanding of engineering and construction project management.
Some of the clients that Andrew has represented include BMO Nesbitt Burns, Aecon, British Energy, 407 ETR, TMX Group Inc., McDonalds Restaurants of Canada Limited, SNC Lavalin Inc., Sears Canada, and the Government of Canada. He has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court, the Ontario Divisional Court, the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court of Canada as well as various administrative tribunals. Andrew has also been involved in several private, local and international arbitrations.
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Counsel to the plaintiff in a real estate dispute related to the redevelopment of a property in Etobicoke.
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Counsel to a general contractor in an arbitration relating to the construction of a major Canadian transmission line.
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Counsel to a general contractor in respect of a complex mediation/prospective arbitration process regarding a subway extension project.
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Icona Hospitality v 2748355 Canada Inc et al
Counsel to a major real estate development company on appeal in a dispute relating to a large residential development and the interpretation of a restrictive covenant agreement.
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2373480 Ontario Inc v Digreen Homes Vaughan Inc
Counsel to a land developer and home builder in connection with a dispute relating to a large residential community development.
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Tiger Calcium Services Inc v Clark Sazwan
Counsel to the Plaintiff, Parallel49 in an Alberta action relating to alleged misrepresentations during the purchase and sale of a calcium chloride plant.
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Counsel to a general contractor in a dispute with a design subcontractor on a very large transit project regarding design deficiencies and payment for design changes that have arisen over the course of construction.
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Counsel to the plaintiff, the former President of the University of Saskatchewan, in a high-profile wrongful termination claim against her prior employer, the Board of the University and the then Premier of the Province and Minister responsible for post-secondary education.
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Aecon Mining Construction Services v K+S Potash Canada GP
Counsel to Aecon in complex litigation involving multiple parties and claims, in respect of the Legacy potash mine and production facility in Saskatchewan.
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The Advocates' Society
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Canadian Bar Association
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Ontario Bar Association
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Pro Bono Law Ontario
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Law Help Ontario
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Class actions against investment advisors? Don’t bet on it
Class actions are common in the financial services sector. The relatively low bar for certification of such claims as class proceedings means that many such claims are certified. Yet certification is by no means automatic: where the litigation will not be significantly advanced through the resolution of common issues, courts will typically be reluctant to certify an action as a class proceeding.
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Partial Summary Judgement: a tool used to simplify
In Bisquip Leasing Corporation v Coco Paving Inc, Bisquip Leasing Corporation [“Bishop”] brought a motion for summary judgment against Coco Paving Inc. [“Coco”] for unpaid invoices on various projects. Coco asserted a counterclaim against Bishop arising out of “deficient work” and an incident in which a gas line was allegedly struck by Bishop during excavation.
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Settlement in multi-party litigation is to be encouraged, as confirmed by the Supreme Court of Canada in Sable Offshore Energy Inc v Ameron International Corp. One common mechanism for achieving settlements in multi-party litigation is through what is commonly known as a Pierringer agreement. A Pierringer agreement allows the settling defendants to be released from the lawsuit with the non-settling defendants left exposed to their proportionate share of liability. Despite their popularity, the impact of a Pierringer Agreement on the remaining defendants and the continuing litigation is not always clear.
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Can an employee refuse reinstatement and still claim damages for wrongful dismissal?
It is well established that an employee who has been dismissed from his or her position has a duty to mitigate their damages by seeking reemployment. The central question is whether a reasonable person in the employee's position would have accepted the offer of employment.
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Bankruptcy won't shield debtor from Court's contempt powers
A fundamental purpose of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. B-3 (the "Act") is the financial rehabilitation of the "honest but unfortunate" debtor. One way that this purpose is achieved is through the automatic stay of proceedings granted under section 69(1)(a) of the Act.
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Lexpert Highlights Lenczner Slaght’s Professional Excellence
Lenczner Slaght’s litigators continue to be recognized by their peers as the foremost practitioners in their fields.
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Best Lawyers in Canada Recognizes Lenczner Slaght with 100 Rankings
In the latest edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, 28 Lenczner Slaght lawyers earned a total of 100 rankings, up from 86 in 2019.
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Benchmark Recognizes Four Lenczner Slaght Partners
Benchmark Litigation has recognized four Lenczner Slaght partners among the most talented litigators under the age of 40.
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Benchmark Canada Highlights Lenczner Slaght’s Litigation Excellence
Benchmark Canada 2019 not only recognizes Canada’s leading litigation firm with the top tier ranking of “Highly Recommended in Ontario”, 17 Lenczner Slaght litigators are also ranked for their expertise.
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Lenczner Slaght Partners Featured in Latest Benchmark Recognitions
Benchmark Canada has recognized six Lenczner Slaght partners as the most talented litigators under 40 and two partners recognized as two of the top female litigators in Canada.
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Lenczner Slaght Receives Top Tier Ranking in Benchmark Litigation
19 Lenczner Slaght leading litigators are ranked in Benchmark Litigation's 2018 directory, including 7 new additions since last year. Three of the firm's litigation stars are also recognized as a Top 50 Trial Lawyer in Canada.
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McDonald’s lease dispute highlights need for reasonable notice in revocation of waiver
Andrew Parley is quoted in the Lawyer's Daily article McDonald’s lease dispute highlights need for reasonable notice in revocation of waiver on February 6, 2018. Andrew comments on the recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision in North Elgin Centre Inc v McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited. Andrew, Ronald Slaght, and Margaret Robbins are counsel for McDonald's.
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Seven Lenczner Slaght Partners Named in Benchmark’s Under 40 Hotlist 2017
Benchmark Litigation has recognized seven Lenczner Slaght partners as the most promising emerging talent in their respective fields.
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Ontario Superior Court of Justice dismisses all allegations against the Mayor of Caledon in an application brought pursuant to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
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Lenczner Slaght Welcomes Four New Partners
Canada’s leading litigation practice promotes four associates.
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Managing the Cost, Risk, and Disruption of E-Discovery in Complex Litigation
Andrew Parley moderated the CCCA webinar on complex e-discovery projects. He shared his expertise on the best practices for successfully managing these projects, which can be long, complicated, expensive, and disruptive to the business.
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Benchmark Litigation (2017-2019)
Under 40 Hotlist
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Benchmark Canada (2018-2020)
Future Star - General Commercial, Securities
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Best Lawyers in Canada (2020)
Health Care Law
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Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory (2020)
Litigation - Corporate Commercial