Harper Grey LLP

35 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Construction Law Corporate and Commercial Litigation Environmental Law

Biography

Adam is an Associate with Harper Grey practising with our Environmental, Insurance, Commercial and Construction Law Groups.

Adam’s construction law practice involves advising clients on risk management, contracts, insurance, and pre-litigation dispute resolution. He represents clients on complex multi-party disputes involving error and omissions claims, construction defects, and contractual disputes. He also regularly provides advice to insurers and insureds regarding coverage disputes.

Adam is also regularly engaged as a team member on large multi-million dollar commercial disputes. His experience includes cross-jurisdictional issues, including enforcement of Letters Rogatory or Letters of Request. He also represents directors and officers and companies with respect to coverage issues relating to D&O insurance.

Adam’s environmental law practice involves contaminated sites litigation and risk management. On the litigation side, a large portion of his work relates to recovery of remediation costs pursuant to the Environmental Management Act and common law and appeals before the Environmental Appeal Board. Adam works for and provides advice to clients on a broad range of environmental files.

Adam has written and presented on a variety of environmental topics and has contributed to publications, such as the 2016 edition of the British Columbia Environmental Management Legislation & Commentary, the British Columbia Environment Industry Association’s (BCEIA) newsletter and the BCEIA Industry Guide.

In his spare time, Adam can be found running – and usually quite far. Adam trains and competes in ultra-marathons and mountain races and has run 100 miles through the mountains, just for fun!

Harper Grey LLP

35 Best Lawyers awards

Harper Grey LLP logo

Overview

  • University of British Columbia, J.D., graduated 2014

  • British Columbia, 2015
  • British Columbia, 2015
  • University of British Columbia, J.D., graduated 2014

Client Testimonials

Adam, our principal legal representative at Harper Grey, is an exemplary lawyer who plays a crucial role in representing our pan-Canadian engineering firm. His unparalleled legal expertise, particularly in engineering-related domains, ensures our strategies are both robust and precisely tailored to our specific needs. Adam's deep understanding of our engineering operations allows him to offer nuanced counsel that aligns seamlessly with our business objectives, instilling immense confidence in his guidance. In litigation, Adam's strategic foresight and meticulous attention to detail consistently produce favorable outcomes. His adeptness at navigating complex legal challenges underscores his unwavering commitment to our success. Beyond his legal acumen, Adam's professionalism and interpersonal skills foster a collaborative and productive relationship. Serving as our central point of contact with the firm, his approachable demeanor and genuine concern for our interests make collaboration both effective and enjoyable. In essence, Adam's blend of legal prowess, strategic insight, business acumen, and exceptional interpersonal skills make him an invaluable asset to our organization. We are privileged to have him as our trusted legal representative and wholeheartedly endorse his outstanding contributions.

Jenny Demers (Englobe)

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 for work in:
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate and Commercial Litigation
  • Environmental Law

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