construction mediators & construction arbitrators

Construction Mediation and
Commercial Arbitration Services

Construction Mediation and Commercial Arbitration Services

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Resolving Complex Disputes with Precision

At ATAC LAW, we are dedicated to delivering efficient, fair, and cost-effective solutions for resolving disputes. Specializing in both construction and commercial mediation and arbitration, we provide tailored services that address the unique of businesses, particularly in the real estate and construction industries.

Our experienced professionals guide parties through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes that minimize disruptions, preserve relationships, and achieve equitable outcomes—without the delays and costs of litigation (although if you want to litigate your matter, we do that too)

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Your Partners in Effective Dispute Resolution

With years of experience in alternative dispute resolution, ATAC LAW offers comprehensive services to meet the needs of construction industry stakeholders, businesses, and organizations. We act as impartial mediators and arbitrators, using proven strategies to foster collaboration or deliver binding decisions in contentious situations.

Whether resolving disputes over contracts, construction delays, or commercial transactions, we are committed to finding practical solutions that allow you to move forward with confidence. Our services protect relationships and minimize delays.

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James Un

Succeeded in appeal before the Court of Appeal for a legal proceeding relating to a real estate development, on September 23, 2022. The court decision is published in Firestar Custom Home Builders Inc. v. 1099000 B.C. Ltd., 2022 BCCA 324.

Nick Ang

Regularly act on behalf of general contractors, subcontractors, and professionals in advising on contractual terms prior to disputes

Rodolfo Assinger

Successfully advocated for small and medium-sized contractors to secure payment for their work by effectively utilizing and leveraging the Builders Lien Act, ensuring compensation through liens and judgments.

Rodolfo Assinger

Assisted in removing a lien from a property title and countersuing a contractor who had significantly damaged a home and then initiated a lawsuit. Help was also provided to secure insurance coverage for legal fees before the case was transferred to another lawyer, to the client’s disappointment.

Rodolfo Assinger

Helped several small and medium-sized contractors secure payment for their work by filing liens on title and obtaining judgments against the opposing parties, using tools under the Builders Lien Act to ensure full or substantial payment.

Rodolfo Assinger

Acting for homeowners in a dispute with their contractor on a large luxury home development project

Rodolfo Assinger

Acting for a number of contractors in actions to enforce builders liens against general contractors and owners

Roy Donghee Kim

Acted for our construction manager client in a successful Supreme Court of British Columbia trial against the defendant owner for damages resulting from contractual disputes over CCDC 5A contract [Construction Management Contract for Services developed by the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC)]: JM Bay Properties Inc v Tung Cheng Yuen Buddhist Association, 2022 BCSC 81.

Roy Donghee Kim

Successfully defended our trade contractor client in a Supreme Court of British Columbia hearing against the general contractor’s claim to cancel our client’s builder’s lien resulting in a settlement in favour of our client.

Nick Ang

Acted on behalf of homeowners in relation to obtaining dismissal of numerous builder’s liens filed by various parties.

Nick Ang

Successfully Represented Concrete Subcontractor with several months of unpaid invoices worth about a quarter of a million to bankrupt General Contractor. No formal contract in place, negotiated with Multi-unit development owner representative for a substantial settlement payment while maintaining claim against General Contractor.

Nick Ang

Acted for Major infrastructure developer in major multi-party construction litigation involving a large variety of issues.

Nick Ang

Acted for owners of a construction improvement in resolving a dispute with the general contractor and obtained removal of a lien and settlement of case.

Nick Ang

Acted on behalf of Owner-Developer in action for breach of contract against owner developer of a US-based multi-unit residential building.

Mike C. Stewart

Acted on behalf of civil contractor in dispute with owner over CCDC 5B contract and extras for contaminated soils disposal

Nick Ang

Successfully Represented Concrete Subcontractor with several months of unpaid invoices worth about a quarter of a million to bankrupt General Contractor. No formal contract in place, negotiated with Multi-unit development owner representative for a substantial settlement payment while maintaining claim against General Contractor.

Nick Ang

Acted on behalf of homeowners in relation to claim against general contractor for breach of contract and negligence.

Mike C. Stewart

Acted on behalf of homeowners in relation to obtaining dismissal of numerous builder’s liens filed by subtrades

Mike C. Stewart

Acted on behalf of mechanical subcontractor in dispute with developer of high rise building in Surrey with contract value of $20m.

Mike C. Stewart

Acted on behalf of mechanical subcontractor in dispute with developer of high rise building in Richmond with contract value of $10m.

Mike C. Stewart

Acted on behalf of Professional Engineer in negligence claim and successfully defended engineer from claim of $10m.

Mike C. Stewart

Acted on behalf of owner in resolution of dispute with claim against engineer for negligent design and supervision of glazing.

Mike C. Stewart

Acted on behalf of construction manager in dispute with owner over unpaid invoices.

Mike C. Stewart

Acted on behalf of developer in relation to dispute with construction manager over breach of contract.

Mike C. Stewart

Acted on behalf of designer in relation to dispute with owner over unpaid invoices.

Mike C. Stewart

Acted for municipality in developing MMCD contract and administering tendering process for civil infrastructure works

Mike C. Stewart

Acted on behalf of homeowners in relation to claim against general contractor for breach of contract and negligence

Mike C. Stewart

Acted on behalf of US-based conglomerate in relation to dispute over heavy equipment supply contracts to major infrastructure projects in British Columbia

Mike C. Stewart

Successfully obtained judgment against developer on behalf of concrete formwork supplier in Supreme Court

Mike C. Stewart

Acted on behalf of construction manager in action for breach of contract against owner developer of a large Buddhist temple development

Mike C. Stewart

Acted on behalf of medical doctor in relation to dispute over large tenant improvement in orthodontic practice

Mike C. Stewart

Successfully avoided significant claims against owner orthodontic practice development from design-builder through negotiation and mediation

Mike C. Stewart

Acted for developer of 150-unit development against electrical subcontractor in claim for breach of contract

Mike C. Stewart

Acted on behalf of purchasers of real property with claim against developer for misrepresentation

Mike C. Stewart

Acted on behalf of owner in construction dispute over real property development

Mike C. Stewart

Acted for owners of a construction improvement in resolving a dispute with the general contractor and obtained removal of a lien and settlement of case

Mike C. Stewart

Acted for owners of a commercial retail property in defending against general contractor for claims for extras and obtained dismissal of claim by way of summary trial

Mike C. Stewart

Acted for concrete formwork subtrade in obtaining lien and payment on unpaid invoices and successfully obtained payment from owner by way of negotiation over builder’s lien holdback

Mike C. Stewart

Acted on behalf of developer of property in North Vancouver in action for breach of contract

Mike C. Stewart

Acted on behalf of Professional Engineer in dispute with City of Surrey over approval of building permit

Mike C. Stewart

Acted on behalf of owner-developer of property in dispute with City of New Westminster

James Un

Succeeded on behalf of vendors in preventing a real estate dispute from escalating into a lawsuit, on September 15, 2024.

James Un

Succeeded on behalf of a purchaser before the Supreme Court of British Columbia on March 11, 2022. The court decision is published in Chan v. Dhaliwal, 2022 BCSC 571.

Mike C. Stewart

Acted for Professional Engineer in a complex civil fraud case involving multiple parties and jurisdictions

Mike C. Stewart

Successfully obtained payment on behalf of concrete formwork supplier against developer by way of claim against Builder’s Lien Holdback

Mike C. Stewart

Acted on behalf of glazing contractor in dispute with developers on multiple large developments with contract values between $5-$10m.

Gurpal Sandhu

Successfully resolved a complex contractual dispute for a contractor involving over 40 defendants regarding unpaid invoices.

Gurpal Sandhu

Successfully resolved a dispute for a contractor with a curtain wall, recladding, and window wall contractor, related to a labor and materials bond.

Gurpal Sandhu

Drafted a custom construction contract for a luxury home builder, based on the CCDC 5B – 2010 Construction Management Contract, for use in the client’s ongoing operations.

Gurpal Sandhu

Successfully represented a real estate company in a private arbitration in a dispute over the valuation of a residential building in downtown Vancouver

Gurpal Sandhu

Successfully represented an insurer in its claim against a home builder for breach of contract

Gurpal Sandhu

Successfully brought a summary judgment motion to dismiss an action against a real estate developer and a real estate builder

Gurpal Sandhu

Acted on behalf of a homeowner in relation to a claim against a municipality and contractor in a dispute over construction related damages

James Un

Succeeded in dismissing a lawsuit relating to environmental contamination before the Supreme Court of British Columbia on behalf of a property owner, on April 8, 2024.

James Un

Succeeded in obtaining a court judgment of $154,567.48 plus costs of $6,572.35 at a summary trial before the Supreme Court of British Columbia on January 13, 2021.

Our Dispute Resolution Process

Our Process

  • Initial Consultation: Contact us to discuss your dispute and determine whether mediation or arbitration is the best approach.
  • Agreement to Proceed: All parties agree to participate in the chosen ADR process.
  • Preparation: We review relevant documentation, contracts, and evidence to understand the core issues.
  • Mediation or Arbitration Hearing: Sessions are conducted professionally, either in person or virtually, to resolve disputes efficiently.
  • Resolution: We facilitate voluntary agreements or deliver enforceable decisions to close the matter so you can move on with your business or project.
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Specialized Mediation and Arbitration Services
for Construction and Commercial Disputes

Specialized Mediation and Arbitration Services for Construction and Commercial Disputes

Mediation & Arbitration Services

Construction Mediation and Arbitration

Construction Mediation

  • Facilitating open communication between contractors, developers, and other stakeholders.
  • Resolving disputes related to delays, defective work, payment claims, and project management.
  • Helping parties reach voluntary agreements that save time and preserve relationships.
  • CCDC 40 Mediation Services.

Construction Arbitration

  • Providing a binding resolution process for construction disputes under the most common rulesets including VanIAC and ADR Institute of Canada rules.
  • Handling claims involving breach of contract, change orders, delays, and workmanship issues.
  • Offering enforceable decisions based on impartial review of evidence and industry standards.

Commercial Mediation and Arbitration

Commercial Mediation

  • Resolving business disputes efficiently through collaborative problem-solving.
  • Addressing conflicts over contracts, partnerships, intellectual property, and more.
  • Helping parties reach tailored agreements that align with their business goals.

Commercial Arbitration

  • Offering binding arbitration for disputes that require formal resolution under a variety of rules including VanIAC and ADR Institute of Canada rules.
  • Managing cases involving supply chain conflicts, licensing agreements, and joint ventures.
  • Ensuring quick and enforceable outcomes to minimize business disruption.

Custom ADR Strategies

  • Drafting and implementing ADR clauses in contracts.
  • Offering pre-dispute consultation to identify risks and prevent escalation.
  • Providing early neutral evaluations to clarify issues and explore resolution options.

Why Choose ATAC LAW?

Deep Technical Expertise

Extensive knowledge of construction and commercial law, combined with years of experience in ADR processes, often reducing or negating the need for parties to obtain professional expert opinions.

Neutral and Fair

We act as impartial mediators and arbitrators committed to equitable resolutions.

Efficient, Confidential Processes

Our services save time and reduce costs compared to traditional litigation, and they are completely confidential – You do not have to risk having your proprietary information published in a court decision.

Tailored Solutions

Every dispute is unique, and we craft approaches that align with your specific goals and circumstances.

Preserving Relationships

Whether resolving business conflicts or construction disputes, we prioritize outcomes that foster continued collaboration.We keep you informed at every step, ensuring that you understand your options and feel confident in the process.

WORK WITH THE BEST CANADIAN CONSTRUCTION LAWYERS
WORK WITH THE BEST CANADIAN CONSTRUCTION LAWYERS

Linting Zhang

中文

Articling Student

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Nick Ang

 

Associate Lawyer

ABOUT Nick >>

Rodolfo Assinger

 

Associate Lawyer

ABOUT Rodolfo >>

Roy Donghee Kim

P.Eng. 한국어

Associate Lawyer

ABOUT Roy >>

Raymond Jin

中文

Associate Lawyer

ABOUT Raymond >>

Gurpal Sandhu

 

Associate Lawyer

ABOUT Gurpal >>

James Un

中文

Associate Lawyer

ABOUT James >>

Mike C. Stewart

P. ENG, Q.Arb, Q.Med

Partner, Lawyer, Mediator, Arbitrator

ABOUT Mike >>

David Milojkovic​

 

Associate Lawyer

ABOUT David >>

Dan H. Griffith

Q.Arb

Partner, Lawyer, Mediator, Arbitrator

ABOUT Dan >>

Abiteboye Chuku

 

Articling Student

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What Clients are Saying

What Clients Say

“For businesses in the construction and engineering industry, ATAC LAW is an asset to anyone’s portfolio. They are responsive, make appearances on short notice, offer spot-on legal advice, and the best part is they […]

Chad Giffen

“Late in the spring of 2024 my brother and I engaged the services Roy Donghee Kim of ATAC LAW. This was my first and only interaction with the courts (BC Supreme Court). I was completely out of my depth with the legal […]

Maureen Rowlett

“Beautiful law office in the Burnaby area. This place is a gem. Good to know there’s a firm of this caliber that doesn’t require a trip downtown. Mike C. Stewart is a pro. He knows what he’s talking about and explains […]

Joseph Hays

“We had a 1-hour consultation with ATAC LAW for a family estate matter. They spent well over 1 hour of his time with several phone calls to us and talking us through options we ended up not going with legal […]

Kyle Coates

“We contacted ATAC LAW Corp for a complicated lease dispute litigation. Keith Tse received us, and he asked about our needs in detail and lawyer Roy Donghee Kim was recommended for a consultation. Since it was the first […]

JZ

“ATAC LAW far exceeded my expectations! I never thought I would need a lawyer in my life but after my experience I would use ATAC LAW again and again. They helped with my family law case; divorce is stressful but not […]

Colleen Datt

“Look no further. ATAC LAW is without a doubt one of the best conveyancing corporations in town. They carry your transfer of property with dedication, professionalism, and savoir-faire. They know what they’re doing. I […]

Nancy Boyoko

“I am extremely impressed with the dedication and professionalism displayed by Lawyer Jin. Their meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to my case truly set them apart. They consistently provided clear […]

Siyuan Liu

“We had a contract dispute with one of our service providers. Upon reaching out to ATAC LAW, our case was warmly received by Keith Tse and later referred to Raymond Jin, whom were both highly professional, patient, and […]

Keon Wu

“We had a case where the original landlord and the tenant schemed us into something in court. I asked 3 lawyers about it, 2 other lawyers were like yeah I don’t think there is a chance to win. But Roy Donghee Kim from […]

Jihee Hamaguchi

“Mr. Kim was able to quickly attend to and settle my matter, his communication and responsiveness were top-notch. He gave me clear details on what I could potentially expect in terms of a range of outcomes. I’m […]

Zach Hill

“A special shout out to Dan H. Griffith and Rodolfo Assinger. They helped me fight for what I am entitled to in my wrongful dismissal case, during Covid time. The entire process took over a year, but they never gave up. […]

Vincent Chiu

“Lawyer Raymond Jin from ATAC LAW is very professional, extremely patient, responds promptly to questions, provides very attentive service, and offers very helpful and valuable legal advice. Mr. Jin is a highly […]

Yong Qin Ding

“We authorized Mr. James Un and Ms. Natalie Cao to represent us on what’s considered an obscure real estate complication. For an almost unprecedented issue, James and Natalie have articulated the points clearly and were […]

Chris Guo

“This is a very good law firm. There are lots of good lawyers with good experiences, James Un is a good lawyer, especially in commercial lease. He offers me professional service. In two weeks he persuaded my tenant to […]

JK Diamond

“We recently completed the purchase of our home in Vancouver with ATAC LAW, and we were simply amazed by their professionalism and level of care. We had to complete the deal remotely, and the ATAC LAW team provided a […]

Annie Xu

“Highly recommend James Un, very professional and quick response. His explanations on my questions were very detailed and compelling. Keith Tse was very nice and helpful too. My case was very urgent, he arranged my […]

Hedy Ding

“Mike C. Stewart of ATAC LAW was recently my lawyer for the sale of my condo and for the purchase of a new home. I knew that selling and purchasing at the same time was going to be challenging. However, Mike and his […]

Catherine Jeffery

“My parents had some serious real-estate/tenancy issues when selling their property earlier this year. ATAC LAW provided the earliest appointment for us and James Un helped us understand our situation by reviewing our […]

Bella Lu

“I had a consultation with Associate Lawyer James Un. James asked me to email him all relevant documents so that he could get acquainted with the case in advance and further discuss it in detail during the consultation […]

Alexandre Botcharov

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