Construction Law, University of British Columbia

Members of the Singleton Reynolds team — including Counsel John R. Singleton and Partner Robert A. Hodgins — are or have been involved with teaching the Construction Law course at UBC. As a preeminent Canadian construction law firm, our lawyers are knowledgeable teachers on a myriad of topics including contract negotiation, procurement, insurance law, and claims for extras and delays. For more information on this course and others offered in the law program at the University of British Columbia, contact the Peter A. Allard School of Law.

Construction Law, Stanford Law School, Thompson Rivers University With 30 years experience as a lecturer, Counsel John R. Singleton has also presented construction law material at both Stanford Law School in California and Thompson Rivers University Law in Kamloops, BC. In 2019, Robert A. Hodgins joined John at Thompson Rivers University to lecture on Builder’s Liens in the Construction Law course.

Glenn Urquhart Q.C. and his construction litigation team join the firm to form Singleton Urquhart with offices in Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton. Head office moves to 1125 Howe Street.

International Construction Law, The University of Melbourne

A Senior Fellow at the University of Melbourne and Partner at SR, Sharon Vogel teaches the International Construction Law course at Melbourne Law School. Focused on cross-border contracts, dispute avoidance and resolution, differences in international financing and procurement, and international construction contacts, this course is part of the Masters of Construction Law program at the university, one of only three programs like it in the world.

The Osgoode Certificate in Construction Law, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University

This Certificate in Construction Law is a practical, comprehensive program taught over five days at York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto. Partners Sharon Vogel and Bruce Reynolds addressed construction contracts, insurance, surety bonds and dispute resolution. This dedicated certificate program is now in its ninth year.

Making a Difference to Students

These are not the only members of the SR team influencing the next generation:

Partner Roger E. Holland is a guest lecturer at the Professional Legal Training Course given by The Law Society of British Columbia for articling law students.

Carlos S. Mendes, another SR Partner, is a regular guest lecturer on the legalities of opening and operating a commercial brewery in British Columbia, his specialty, at both Simon Fraser University and Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

Counsel Stephen Berezowskyj and Partner Betsy Segal teach the “Architect and the Law” section of intern training at the Architectural Institute of British Columbia.