Course Chairs
Tyler S. Galbraith — Jenkins Marzban Logan LLP, Vancouver
Christopher E. Hirst — Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP, Vancouver
About the Course Chairs
Tyler Galbraith represents most stakeholders in the construction industry, including contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and owners. As well as acting as project counsel for clients, he provides advice on all aspects of construction projects, including contract drafting, procurement, dispute resolution, bond and insurance claims and liens. Approaching matters with a problem-solving perspective, he seeks to obtain the best result, as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Tyler has appeared before all levels of court in BC, and his involvement spans appeals, trials, arbitrations, and mediations. He has acted in numerous builders lien and tender cases, disputes arising from delays, defective work, contract termination, bond claims, and insurance coverage matters.
Prior to joining JML, Tyler clerked for five justices of the Supreme Court of BC and then articled and worked as an associate at a national law firm where he gained general commercial litigation experience.
When not practicing law, Tyler enjoys spending time with his family and when they've had enough of him, he enjoys the occasional run or ride.
Chris Hirst is Alexander Holburn's Managing Partner and the leader of the firm's Construction + Engineering Practice. Chris is also a member of the firm's Environmental, Insurance and Maritime Practices.
Chris assists construction industry clients in the management of procurement issues, the negotiation and drafting of contracts, and the resolution of builders' liens and other construction based litigation. His construction experience includes a very active professional liability practice and Chris defends design professionals in a wide range of error and omissions claims and disciplinary proceedings.
In addition to his construction practice, Chris provides environmental advice and litigation services to a broad range of clients including a major Canadian oil company, various construction industry participants, as well as maritime clients.
Chris has represented clients at all levels of the court in BC as well as in the Northwest Territories, Alberta, and Ontario. He is also regularly involved in alternative dispute resolution and has extensive experience in resolving multi-party disputes through mediation and negotiation.
Chris is a frequent speaker and writer on legal issues of interest to the construction and business communities. He is the co-author of Annotated Builders Lien Act, 2007–2008 (3rd ed) published by CLEBC and a contributing author to Builders Lien Practice Manual published by CLEBC.