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Andrew Stead is a leading litigation and dispute resolution lawyer with extensive experience in both litigation and arbitrations. His experience includes defending product liability claims, energy (oil and gas), class actions and construction disputes.

Having acted successfully for numerous automobile, recreational vehicle, snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle manufacturers, Andrew is a frequent speaker and author on issues relating to these cases. He also has broad experience defending all manner of product liability claims, including those relating to alarm system manufacturing and installation, fire suppression systems, plumbing products and pharmaceuticals.

Andrew represents clients at all levels of court in Alberta and Ontario as well as administrative and regulatory tribunals. He has also appeared before the Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench.

Expertise

Industries

Practices

Representative Matters

Representative experience includes:
All manner of energy disputes
Numerous construction disputes, often involving Builders’ Liens
Disputes between oilfield service providers and facility owners
Disputes over the validity of leases and caveats on title that protect the lessee’s interest
Employer side employment law and Human Resources complaints
Breach of commercial lease disputes
Defending liability claims from defective parts and warranty

Speaking Engagements

Fire Loss Litigation in Canada DRI Fire Science and Litigation Conference, Scottsdale, Arizona

November 2016

Anatomy of a Construction Lawsuit 13th Construction Financing Course, Calgary, Alberta

June 2015

Workshop: Writing Style & Plain Language Adjudication in Alberta, Calgary, Alberta

May 2015 VIEW PRESENTATION

Anatomy of a Construction Lawsuit 13th Construction Financing, Calgary, Alberta

April 2015 VIEW PRESENTATION

Managing Risk by Coordinating Pattern Litigation in the U.S. and Canada DRI Product Liability Conference

February 2015

Dealing with Builders' Liens Presenter, 12th Annual Construction Financing Conference, Calgary, Alberta

April 2014

Dealing with Builders' Liens 11th Annual Construction Financing Conference, Calgary, Alberta

April 2013

Dealing with Builders' Liens Presenter, 9th Annual Construction Financing Conference, Calgary, Alberta

April 2012

Regulatory Round-Up: Key Issues Impacting New Midstream Developments Speaker, Canada & US Western Midstream Summit , Calgary, AB

March 2012

Risk Management for New Franchise Vehicle Dealers TRC-Sadovod Breakfast Seminar, Calgary, AB

June 23, 2011

Consumer Contracts Pro Bono Students Canada Association Educational Seminar at the University of Calgary, Calgary, AB

February 2011

Media Mentions

“Manitok Energy Inc (Re), 2022 ABCA 260“, commentary, Take Five, On Point Law Corp, Alberta Edition, pp.18-21 (August 2022)
“Lawsuit over an avalanche death”, CBC Eyeopener, February 22, 2018
“Great Western, Steam Whistle breweries argue Alta. beer tax system unconstitutional“, CTV News – Saskatoon, June 22, 2017
“Breweries make case that Alberta’s beer tax system is unconstitutional” by Ian Bickis, National Post, June 22, 2017

Rankings & Recognition

Recognized in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a Leading Lawyer to Watch in the area of Litigation – Corporate Commercial
Lexpert’s Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers under 40 (2018)

Community Involvement

Andrew is a leading member of the firm’s Pro Bono program and an active volunteer at the Calgary Legal Guidance Clinic.

Directorships & Affiliations

Law Society of Alberta
Law Society of Ontario
Defense Research Institute
The Advocates’ Society
The Calgary Bar Association

Education & Admissions

2006

Called to the Ontario bar

2006

Called to the Alberta bar

2005

LLBQueen's University

2003

BA (Honours) Queen's University

Publications

“The Three Little Words That No Clients Love,” Defense Research Institute’s For the Defence (November 2016)
“TRC-Sadovod’s E-newsletter Wrap-up,” Motor Dealers’ Association of Alberta (Winter 2015)
“Expert Witness Issues in Canada,” For the Defence (November 2015)
“Things to Know About Standard Form Contracts,” Motor Dealers’ Association of Alberta (Fall 2015)
“Not As Seen On Television,” Motor Dealers’ Assocation of Alberta (Summer 2015)
“Managing Employment Claims,” Motor Dealers’ Association of Alberta (Winter 2014)
“Understanding Human Rights Complaints,” Motor Dealers’ Association of Alberta (Fall 2014)
“The Fight is on, but What are the Rules?,” Motor Dealers’ Association of Alberta (Summer 2014)
“What Happens When You Defend a Product Liability Claim?,” Motor Dealers’ Association of Alberta (Spring 2014)
“Let’s Talk Product Liability Claims,” Motor Dealers’ Association of Alberta (Fall 2013)
“How Can You Force Defamatory Web Content to be Removed?,” Motor Dealers’ Association of Alberta (Summer 2013)
“Can Anyone Lie About My Business on the Internet?,” Motor Dealers’ Association of Alberta (Spring 2013)
“CAPL 1990 Operating Procedure Potential Clause 301(b) Landmine,” The Negotiator (December 2011)

Insights (3 Posts)View More

Automotive Webinar Series | Part I: Electric Vehicle Growing Pains & Gains

Our panel of thought leaders will discuss a broad range of topics impacting electric vehicles in Canada. Topics highlighted include: EV funding, policies and mandates: challenges facing Canadian emissions targets, funding and infrastructure; the Canadian regulation of EV batteries including transport, management and recycling requirements; and EV fires and recall obligations.

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Construction Remedies On Public Projects: Alberta’s Public Works Act and Comparable Legislation in Other Provinces

This bulletin outlines the key requirements for contractors seeking payment under construction contracts with the provincial government in Alberta and elsewhere

Nov 23, 2021

What Are You Suing Me For? I Had No Control: Lessor Fleet Liability

The decision in Barz concerns the interplay between Alberta’s Workers’ Compensation Act and Traffic Safety Act.

May 12, 2021