Construction Law
Warren Scrooby
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2025 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Warren Scrooby is an Associate in the Construction and Infrastructure, Insurance, and Commercial Business Litigation Practice Groups at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP. He delivers strategic, results-oriented legal advice aimed at resolving complex disputes efficiently and cost-effectively.
Warren’s litigation practice focuses primarily on insurance defence, with particular expertise in construction-related claims, professional liability, and disability matters. He has a strong track record managing and resolving multi-party disputes, and regularly acts for owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and consultants in a wide range of construction and infrastructure disputes. In addition, Warren advises insurers on coverage issues and represents both insurers and insureds in personal injury litigation, including motor vehicle accident claims.
Before relocating to Canada, Warren practiced law in South Africa for over a decade, where he built a robust practice in construction law and commercial litigation. His international experience brings a valuable global perspective to his work and enhances his ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory environments.
Overview
Vancouver, British Columbia
- British Columbia, Law Society of British Columbia, 2020
- Coquitlam Minor Hockey Association - Executive Board Committee Member
- Legal Practice Council of South Africa - Member
- Vancouver Bar Association - Member
- Canadian Bar Association - Member
- Attorney with Right of Appearance in the High Court, South Africa, 2012
- Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court, South Africa, 2007
Vancouver, British Columbia
- British Columbia, Law Society of British Columbia, 2020
- Coquitlam Minor Hockey Association - Executive Board Committee Member
- Legal Practice Council of South Africa - Member
- Vancouver Bar Association - Member
- Canadian Bar Association - Member
- Attorney with Right of Appearance in the High Court, South Africa, 2012
- Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court, South Africa, 2007
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ 2026 for work in:
- Construction Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Insurance Law
- Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Case History
Cases
- Experience
Served as counsel to:
- A Crown Corporation in relation to claims filed against a course of construction property policy of insurance for losses and damages sustained during the construction of a dam and hydroelectric generating station project valued at over CDN$15 billion.
- An international infrastructure consulting firm in relation to claims arising from the design and construction of transmission line project involving a new 247-kilometre 500 kilovolt (kV) transmission line between two existing electrical substations.
- A head of state in proceedings to set aside the judicial attachment of a privately owned Boeing 707-138B.
- A consulting engineering company in relation to claims arising from the design and construction of a wastewater treatment plant in Powell River, British Columbia.
- Various stakeholders in the South African mining industry in relation to mining and related services.
- Owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers in dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration and litigation.
- Insurers in relation to coverage-related disputes involving a wide range of policies including wrap-up liability, builders risk, commercial property, general and commercial liability, professional liability, directors & officers, and errors & omissions.
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