Alan Yuen

In Vancouver, at the esteemed law firm Dentons, Alan Yuen dedicates his expertise to the realms of Construction, Infrastructure, Public-Private Partnerships, along with Litigation and Dispute Resolution. With a notable focus on construction disputes, Yuen has developed a keen ability to navigate the complexities of claims related to contract issues, design and construction flaws, delays, and financial disagreements over unpaid fees and additional work. His toolkit includes a wealth of strategies for negotiating, litigating, and engaging in alternative dispute resolution methods under a variety of agreement terms.

Yuen's advocacy extends beyond construction disputes, showcasing a rich background in commercial litigation that spans all court levels in British Columbia, as well as arbitration and administrative proceedings. His experience covers a spectrum of cases, from civil resolutions to securities regulations.

Before his tenure at Dentons, Yuen honed his legal skills with an international firm in Vancouver, further broadening his experience in personal injury and criminal defense. This diverse background has equipped him with a versatile advocacy skill set.

Yuen's litigation portfolio is impressive, including acting as arbitration counsel in multimillion-dollar disputes under the ICC Rules for companies in mining, pipeline development, infrastructure, and more. These cases range from contractual disputes to class actions alleging negligence in various sectors, including healthcare and the opioid crisis. Notably, he has achieved success in representing a trucking company at trial and blocking a hostile takeover bid in the pipeline industry.

Committed to giving back to the legal community, Yuen volunteers as a mentor with the Canadian Bar Association and provides duty counsel services through Access Pro Bono. His professional affiliations reflect his deep involvement in the legal sphere, being a member of the Law Society of British Columbia, Advocates Society, Vancouver Bar Association, and the Canadian Bar Association.

Yuen's academic credentials include a J.D. from the University of Western Ontario (2020) and a B.A. from McGill University (2017). Fluent in both English and Cantonese, he was admitted to the British Columbia bar in 2021. His practice areas are vast, focusing on arbitration, commercial litigation, and disputes related to construction and engineering, showcasing his comprehensive expertise in these fields.