Alternative Dispute Resolution Services

ADR Services (Commercial & Construction Disputes)

Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. is introducing specialized alternative dispute resolution services, including mediation and arbitration, in the areas of commercial disputes and construction matters, led by experienced lawyers Keith MacLaren and John Siwiec. These services aim to provide efficient, cost-effective alternatives to litigation for clients involved in complex business or construction-related disputes.

Service Areas:

• Commercial Disputes
  • Breach of contract
  • Shareholder, partnership, and joint venture disputes
  • Director and Officer liability
  • Employment-related claims 
  • Franchise, service provider, and supplier disputes
  • Professional negligence
  • Property and real estate disputes
  • Intellectual Property matters
  • Insolvency and restructuring issues
• Construction Matters:
  • Builder/contractor/subcontractor disagreements
  • Payment disputes
  • Delay, defect, and change order/directive disputes (e.g. extras, back-charges)
  • Valuation of services or materials
  • Interpretation of construction contracts, design, and scope of work
  • Construction liens, mortgages, priorities, and trust claims
  • Insurance claims and errors & omissions
  • Bond claims

  Mediation Process:

  • Pre-Mediation Consultation (as needed): Understanding the issues, identifying parties, and agreeing on any procedural matters.
  • Session Preparation: Confidential review of submitted briefs and relevant documentation.
  • Mediation Session: In-person or virtual facilitation of structured negotiations for a potential resolution.
  • Resolution & Settlement: Assistance in memorializing agreements in enforceable terms.

  Arbitration process pursuant to the parties’ arbitration agreement.

Delivery Format:

• • In-Person: Available at Perlaw offices or other agreed venues.
  • Virtual: Via secure platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams).
  • Bilingual Support: Sessions available in English and French (as needed).

Your Alternative Dispute Resolution Services Experts:

Keith MacLaren Lawyer Hourly Rates: Mediation Rates – $500/hour (plus applicable taxes and disbursements) Book Now	John Siwiec Partner Hourly Rates: Mediation Rates – $450/hour (plus applicable taxes and disbursements) Arbitration Rates – $525/hour (plus applicable taxes and disbursements) Book Now

Half-day flat rate: $1,600 and full-day flat rate: $3,000

Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. and White & Case LLP are not associated firms.