Michael A. Skene

A partner in BLG’s Vancouver office and a fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers, Michael advises clients in a range of construction and infrastructure matters, with extensive experience in dispute-related issues. Counsels a variety of groups, including sureties, developers and contractors. Successfully represented clients before various tribunals, provincial and superior courts, and in the Supreme Court of Canada. Also has a robust media and defamation practice, with experience in all aspects of the sector, including defending libel claims and setting aside publication bans. An Acritas star, also recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada (Construction Law and Defamation & Media Law) and Who’s Who Legal: Canada (Construction). Education: LLM (University of Cambridge) and JD (University of Toronto). Admitted to the Saskatchewan Bar in 2019 and the British Columbia Bar in 1993.