Professional Background

Kathryn Irwin is an Associate in the Construction and Infrastructure Practice Group at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP. She maintains a broad construction law practice, with a particular focus on Alternative Dispute Resolution and front-end contract drafting.

During her articles, Kathryn gained experience assisting senior counsel in litigating complex large-scale construction disputes, in both traditional and alternative forms of dispute resolution. Kathryn has also assisted counsel in drafting bespoke contracts and supplementary conditions to standard form contracts.

Prior to joining as an Associate, Kathryn summered and articled with the firm.

Education

  • Called to the Ontario Bar, 2023
  • Juris Doctor, University of Toronto, Faculty of Law, 2022
  • Bachelor of Science, Chemical Biology, University of British Columbia, 2018

Publications

News + Insights | Apr 8, 2024

IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration: Recent Amendments

News + Insights | Feb 1, 2024

Schickedanz v. Wagema Holdings: The Costs of Arbitral Costs Awards

News + Insights | Dec 18, 2023

Davis v. Amazon: A High Threshold for Staying Litigation, A Low Threshold for Precluding Class Arbitration

News + Insights | Oct 12, 2023

Sundance Development Corporation v. Islington Chauncery Residences Corp.: The Risks of Accepting an Uncertain “Repudiation” of Contract

News + Insights | Jun 13, 2023

Haider v Rizvi: Implications of Failing to Prescribe Form and Content of a Release

News + Insights | Apr 11, 2023

Judicial Support for Expert Determination as a Dispute Resolution Alternative: KHM Cardiology Centres v Lambardar

News + Insights | Jan 11, 2023

Rare Example of Partial Summary Judgment in a Construction Matter Upheld