Derek A. Brindle^* Q.C.

Professional Background

After more than four decades representing clients in construction and commercial litigation, Derek Brindle is now focusing his practice on alternate dispute resolutions, with an emphasis on mediation.

His training and expertise are the foundation of his ADR practice as a Construction and Commercial Mediator and Arbitrator.

Education

• BA (Cum Distinctione) University of Alberta: 1971
• LL.B. University of British Columbia: 1974
• Called to the British Columbia Bar: 1975
• Appointed Queens Counsel: 2001
• CLE Advanced Mediation
• Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution, Mediating the Litigated Case (Pepperdine University)

Rankings + Recognitions

• Ranked in the area of Construction Law by Best Lawyers® in Canada 2020.
• Recognized as a Leading Construction Lawyer in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory.
• Recognized as a Leading infrastructure Lawyer in the 2018 issue of the Lexpert® Special Edition on Infrastructure.
• Recognized as a Leading Lawyer in Construction in the 2018 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
• Ranked in the area of Construction Law by Best Lawyers® in Canada from 2006 – 2019.
• Best Attorneys in British Columbia
• Derek Brindle, QC is “revered as an experienced counsel in complex construction and engineering disputes.” – International Who’s Who Legal – Canada
• Ranked Preeminent(AV)in Martindale Hubbell

Memberships

• President and Governor of Canadian College of Construction Lawyers
• Vice Chair of International Construction Law and Litigation – International Association of Defence Counsel
• Member, Canadian College of Construction Lawyers Mediation and Arbitration Committee
• Chair, British Columbia Hospital Appeal Board
• Member, Vancouver Regional Construction Assocation
• Member, Defence Research Institute

Community + Volunteering

• Director, Gabriola Health Care Foundation
• Founder, CBA Battle of the Bar Bands