Vasilis F.L. Pappas

Partner at Bennett Jones LLP

Vasilis F.L. Pappas is the head of Bennett Jones LLP’s International Arbitration Practice Group and a prominent member of the Construction Group. Recognized as a leader in domestic and international commercial arbitration, investor-state arbitration, and construction litigation and arbitration, Vasilis brings a wealth of experience to clients across Canada and beyond.

With a track record of representing companies in diverse sectors, including energy, mining, banking, insurance, telecommunications, and pharmaceuticals, he has become a sought-after legal expert for high-value, complex disputes. Vasilis is highly experienced in resolving legal matters arising from large construction projects and has served as arbitration counsel under world-renowned rule systems, such as ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, ICDR, and AAA.

In addition to arbitration, Vasilis has acted as litigation counsel before the courts in both Canada and the United States. He also represents sovereign states and multinational companies in investor-state disputes under NAFTA Chapter Eleven, the ICSID Convention, and other investment treaties. Prior to joining Bennett Jones, he practiced for eight years in New York City with a leading international law firm and also worked with the Government of Canada’s Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, representing Canada in investor-state arbitrations and investment treaty negotiations.

Year Call to Bar: 2003 (NY); 2011 (ON); 2011 (AB); 2014 (BC)
Phone: (403) 298-3068
Fax: (403) 265-7219
Email: [email protected]

Practice Areas: International Arbitration, Construction Law, Investor-State Arbitration, Commercial Arbitration, Litigation, Investment Treaty Disputes

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