Blair Shaw

Blair, a distinguished figure in the legal realm, specializes in handling a myriad of corporate and commercial disputes. His expertise spans construction disputes, claims of design and construction deficiencies, and issues related to infrastructure and heavy machinery negligence. Blair’s acumen extends to builders liens, product liability, disputes over real estate transactions, commercial leasing disagreements, contract disputes, allegations of professional negligence, and litigation concerning health and pension benefits.

In courtrooms across Canada, Blair has made his mark. His appearances include the B.C. Provincial Court, Supreme Court, and Court of Appeal, alongside the Alberta Queen’s Bench and Court of Appeal. His legal journey has also taken him to the Yukon Territorial and Supreme Court, the Queen’s Bench of Saskatchewan, the Federal Court Trial Division, the Federal Court of Appeal, and even the Supreme Court of Canada.

Beyond traditional courtrooms, Blair has showcased his versatility by engaging in commercial arbitrations and mediations, and presenting cases before various administrative tribunals. These include WorkSafe B.C., the Residential Tenancies Branch, the Employment Standards Branch, the Human Rights Commission, and the Canadian Institute of Actuaries.

With a career spanning over three decades, Blair has been at the forefront of delivering strategic solutions and favorable outcomes to his clients. His approach combines practical, timely advice with a commitment to clear communication, hard work, and meticulous preparation.

Blair’s legal expertise also encompasses real estate, personal injury, litigation, arbitration, and investigations, focusing on construction and engineering sectors. Admitted to the bar in British Columbia in 1987 and in Yukon in 2009, his educational foundation is rooted in an LL.B. from the University of British Columbia, obtained in 1986.

Throughout his career, Blair has provided invaluable assistance to property owners and construction contractors facing delays, acceleration issues, and claims related to design and construction deficiencies. His experience includes handling cases involving the design and construction of facilities critical to the handling and storage of bulk commodities, such as silos, ship loaders, stacker-reclaimers, conveyors, rail car dumpers, and related machinery, underscoring his diverse and extensive legal expertise.