John May Counsel | Calgary

Recent representative matters include advising:

• A multinational energy company on a $20-million arbitrated dispute involving the construction and maintenance of pipelines

• A major South American mining concern in a commercial arbitration involving a dispute over property damage to equipment

• A Crown corporation in a $270-million arbitrated dispute relating to delays, change orders and breach of contract during the construction of a power transmission project

• Insurers in a $540-million coverage dispute for business interruption and repair costs involving the refurbishment of a nuclear power facility

• A global EPC contractor on a $70-million multi-party arbitration surrounding the construction of a sour gas facility

• Energy infrastructure companies on matters relating to land acquisition and the construction of power transmission and pipeline projects including land owner disputes

• Clients in insurance coverage disputes involving faulty design and workmanship exclusions as well as liability coverage

• A leading global EPC firm on an appeal from a construction arbitration decision relating to the supply of modules

• Registered charities on a range of organization issues and disputes with the CRA

• The Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 (Corporate and Commercial Litigation)

John is a member of several professional organizations, including the Canadian Tax Foundation and the Canadian Petroleum Tax Society.

Admitted to the Alberta Bar – 2011
LLB, University of British Columbia – 2010
BA (English Literature and Philosophy), University of British Columbia – 2007