Joshua Hutchinson

Josh, a seasoned litigator, takes the lead in corporate and commercial disputes across various judicial levels within British Columbia, as well as the Federal Court, and has also made his mark at the Supreme Court of Canada. His proficiency extends to defending class actions spanning product liability, consumer rights, competition law, privacy concerns, and adherence to regulations. Josh's expertise is not confined to the courtroom; he has adeptly handled both domestic and international arbitrations. These arbitrations often revolve around disagreements stemming from infrastructure, mining, and other commercial ventures.

In his practice, Josh represents a diverse clientele from sectors such as mining, construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, financial and health services, and technology. His recent legal battles include representing entities in competition-related class actions involving car shipping services and gasoline pricing by leading companies. He has also defended public mining firms in litigation over substantial finder's fees and stood by companies in the metals sector accused of passing overcharges to car buyers. Additionally, Josh has protected financial service providers against claims of unfair fees and expiry dates on products, contravening local consumer protection laws.

Josh's legal acumen extends to defending a variety of class proceedings against publicly traded companies over allegations of pharmaceutical pricing, price-fixing, competition breaches, and privacy violations. He has also safeguarded a venture capital firm's interests in litigation concerning a significant arbitration award linked to pharmaceutical financing. His involvement in technology disputes includes resolving conflicts over contractual agreements related to loan refinancing and warrant issuance. Moreover, Josh has navigated complex arbitrations involving Canadian, Bermudian, and Czech entities over Mongolian mining asset sales, and has resolved disputes for a major utility company concerning energy project construction issues.

His arbitration experience further spans resolving disputes for an industrial services company over business acquisitions and for a consulting firm over unpaid invoices and contract breaches. Recognized as a rising star in corporate and commercial litigation by "Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada 2022," Josh also contributes to legal scholarship, co-authoring publications that delve into litigation tactics and class action jurisprudence.

Josh's journey in law began with his admission to the British Columbia Bar in 2016, preceded by a JD from Dalhousie University in 2015 and a BA in Political Science from the University of British Columbia in 2012. His legal practice encompasses areas like arbitration, class actions, competition litigation, construction dispute resolution, and shareholder disputes, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to navigating complex legal challenges.