Jamie is a skilled commercial litigator and trusted counsel. He has experience leading complex cases to trial, appeal, arbitration, and out of court resolution. His varied practice includes all manner of business disputes with a focus on commercial real estate and projects/construction litigation.
Jamie is a skilled commercial litigator and trusted counsel. He has experience leading complex cases to trial, appeal, arbitration, and out of court resolution. His varied practice includes all manner of business disputes with a focus on commercial real estate and projects/construction litigation.
Jamie’s commercial litigation practice encompasses complex business disputes, projects and construction litigation, professional liability claims, fraud recovery and defence, insurance coverage disputes, and employment matters. Jamie advises clients in a wide range of sectors including commercial real estate, construction and infrastructure, professional services, healthcare, transportation, and resources.
Jamie is recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada for his work in commercial litigation and construction law, in The Legal 500 as a recommended lawyer in construction law, and in Lexpert as repeatedly recommended for directors and officers liability litigation and professional liability.
Jamie is on the Executive Committee of Clyde & Co’s North American Construction Group. He is actively involved in the firm's student and professional development program and various pro bono initiatives.
Before joining Clyde & Co in 2015, Jamie articled and practiced at a prominent commercial litigation boutique in Toronto. Jamie was called to the Ontario Bar in 2007 and obtained his LL.B from Queen’s University in 2006.
Representative Experience
Counsel
Dente et al. v. Delta Plus Group et al., 2023 ONSC 3376. Lead counsel for plaintiffs in a motion for privilege declarations in an action arising out of a share purchase agreement.
DNR Restoration Inc. v. Trac Developments Inc., 2023 ONSC 1849. Lead counsel for developer/owner in motion to reduce security and discharge exaggerated lien.
In the matter of an arbitration between A and B, 2021/2022. Counsel for design professional in arbitration regarding P3 infrastructure project culminating in 5 week virtual hearing.
Notsch-Kupcho v. NY Brand Studio Inc, 2021 ONSC 4699. Lead counsel for defendants in summary judgment motion regarding a commercial real estate commission dispute.
Moore Equipment Ltd. v. Temple Insurance Company, 2021 ONSC 3622. Lead counsel for insurer in a duty to defend application involving a commercial general liability policy for a construction project.
Hillmount Capital Inc. v. Pizale, 2021 ONCA 456. Lead counsel on motion to review Chambers Judge’s decision regarding appeal of approval and administration orders under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
Hauser v. VanderWindt, 2019 ONBCC 15. Lead counsel for applicant in application to the Ontario Building Code Commission regarding dispute over use of sinusoidal corrugated web steel beams.
Sabongui v. Soon-Shiong 2019 ONCA 64. Lead counsel for respondents in appeal of trial judgment awarding respondents damages for unjust enrichment arising out of a failed joint venture to develop an independent health facility.
Sabongui v. Soon-Shiong, 2018 ONSC 1963. Lead counsel for plaintiff at trial of action regarding a failed joint venture to develop an independent health facility.
In the Matter of an Arbitration between P and H, 2016. Lead counsel for commercial tenant in an arbitration to determine fair market rent for renewal terms in a ground lease.