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Vasilis F. L. Pappas, FCIArb

Partner

Head of International Arbitration

Head of International Arbitration |

T: 604.891.5114

T: 403.298.3068

Vancouver / Calgary

Pappas Vasilis
 
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T: 604.891.5114

T: 403.298.3068


Vancouver / Calgary

  • Education
  • Bar Admissions
  • Recent Experience
  • Recent Recognition
  • Insights, News & Events
  • Related Services
  • Recent Experience
  • Recent Recognition
  • Insights, News & Events
  • Related Services

Vasilis Pappas is Head of the firm’s International Arbitration Practice Group and is a member of the firm’s Construction Group. He is a recognized leader in the fields of domestic and international commercial arbitration, investor-state arbitration, and construction litigation and arbitration. He has been recognized by clients and market commentators as “a prominent figure in the arbitration world” who “gives expert advice”, “wins considerable support for his articulacy, responsiveness and quality of service”, and "is well regarded for his experienced work on international disputes related to the energy and mining sectors" (Chambers Global: The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business).

What Clients Say

“Vasilis is organized, articulate and not afraid of a challenge. I doubt there are many better."

“He gives expert advice and is responsive, hardworking and friendly.”

"I expect my external lawyers to add real value and out-of-the-box strategy and advice. Vasilis ticks this box. In terms of strengths and weaknesses I would say he is both solution-focused and commercially pragmatic. Weaknesses? None technically."

Vasilis has represented companies all over the world in complex commercial disputes worth many billions of dollars in a diverse range of sectors, including energy, mining, banking, insurance, telecommunications, and pharmaceuticals. He has particular expertise in construction disputes, acting for owners, contractors, subcontractors, and engineers in a wide range of disputes arising from large construction projects.

Vasilis has acted as arbitration counsel under the world's leading international arbitration rule systems including ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, ICDR, and AAA, and as litigation counsel before the courts of the United States and Canada. Vasilis also represents sovereign states and multinational companies in investor-state disputes under NAFTA Chapter Eleven, the ICSID Convention, and other bilateral and multilateral investment treaties.

Prior to joining Bennett Jones, Vasilis practiced for eight years in New York City with a leading international law firm. He also practiced with the Government of Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, representing Canada in investor-state arbitrations and investment treaty negotiations.

Vasilis now works out of the firm's Vancouver and Calgary offices. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Law in the field of international commercial arbitration and investor-state arbitration, is on the Canadian roster of arbitrators of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He also publishes and speaks regularly on topics pertaining to international commercial arbitration and investor-state arbitration.

Education

University of British Columbia, BA, 1999 McGill University, LLB, 2002 McGill University, BCL, 2002 

Bar Admissions

New York, 2003 Ontario, 2011 Alberta, 2011 British Columbia, 2014 

Recent Experience

International Commercial Arbitration
Investment Treaty Arbitration
Commercial Litigation
Representation of a British oil and gas company in multiple UNCITRAL arbitration proceedings exceeding USD $1.25 billion in value against a U.S. geological development corporation in relation to the development, production and sale of two gas and condensate fields in Kazakhstan
Representation of Norwegian aluminium manufacturer in a USD $350 million dispute subject to ICC arbitration seated in London against U.S. and Korean contractors in relation to the construction of a power plant and aluminium smelter in Qatar
Representation of a Canadian utilities company in a USD $250 million LCIA arbitration seated in Mexico City against a Mexican state-owned electricity commission in relation to the construction of a natural gas pipeline in Mexico
Representation of an Australian contractor in a USD $100 million ICC arbitration seated in London against an Omani state-owned entity in connection with the construction of a gas and condensate processing plant in Oman
Representation of a Canadian construction contractor in a USD $100 million LCIA arbitration seated in St. Kitts and Nevis against a state-owned air and sea ports authority in connection with the construction of a cruise ship pier in St. Kitts and Nevis
Representation of a Qatari subcontractor in a USD $135 million ICC arbitration seated in Doha against Lebanese and Qatari contractors in relation to the construction of three LNG facilities in Qatar
Representation of a German biofuel contractor in a USD $100 million dollar AAA arbitration seated in Chicago against a U.S. oil and gas company in connection with the construction of an ethanol production facility in the United States
Representation of a Norwegian aluminium manufacturer in a USD $200 million dispute subject to ICC arbitration seated in London against European insurers and reinsurers arising from the construction of a power plant and aluminium smelter in Qatar
Representation of a Japanese energy company in a USD $400 million UNCITRAL arbitration seated in Calgary against a Japanese contractor arising from the construction of an oil sands facility in Canada
Representation of a Canadian pipeline contractor in a CAD $75 million ad hoc arbitration seated in Calgary against a Canadian energy company in connection with the construction of a natural gas pipeline in Canada
Representation of a Norwegian-Qatari joint venture in a USD $85 million insurance dispute subject to ARIAS arbitration seated in London against European insurers and reinsurers arising from a fire at a power plant in Qatar
Representation of a US energy company in a USD $20 million arbitration seated in Paris against a Romanian state-owned oil and gas company arising from the operation of seven and gas fields in Romania
Representation of a Canadian engineering company in connection with a CIETAC arbitration seated in Beijing against a Chinese company in relation to the manufacture of piping in the oil and gas industry
Representation of a Canadian contractor in a multimillion dispute subject to ADRIC arbitration seated in Vancouver against a Canadian subcontractor arising from the construction of a hospital in the Northwest Territories
Representation of a Southeast Asian government in connection with a multimillion dollar ICC arbitration seated in Paris against Swiss and Dutch companies in relation to the purchase and sale of rice
Representation of a French cosmetics company in a multimillion dollar ad hoc arbitration seated in New York with a Chinese company in connection with a purchase price adjustment dispute
Representation of a Polish state-owned television broadcaster in connection with a multimillion dollar PCC arbitration seated in Warsaw against a Canadian licensee in relation to the distribution of Polish language television and radio content in the Western Hemisphere
Representation of a multinational cement manufacturer in a multimillion dollar ad hoc arbitration seated in Edmonton against a Canadian power producer in connection with the sale of classified and unclassified fly ash
Representation a multinational chemical manufacturer in the enforcement of a multibillion dollar ICC arbitral award against a Middle Eastern government
Representation of a North American government in a CAD $105 million investment treaty arbitration under NAFTA Chapter Eleven with a foreign investor in connection with the revocation of the investor's permits to develop a large-scale waste management facility
Representation of a foreign investor against a North American government in a USD $120 million investment treaty arbitration under NAFTA Chapter Eleven in connection with the revocation of the investor's permit to undertake shale gas exploration
Representation of an Eastern European government in connection with a USD $20 million dollar investment treaty arbitration with a foreign investor under a bilateral investment treaty with respect to foreign investments made in Eastern Europe's aviation industry
Representation of a foreign investor in connection with a USD $20 million investment treaty arbitration with a government in the Caribbean under a bilateral investment treaty arising from the destruction of the foreign investor's nature preserve in the Caribbean
Representation of a North American government in a USD $100 million investment treaty arbitration under NAFTA Chapter Eleven with a foreign investor in connection with the revocation of the investor's application to develop a large-scale mining project
Representation of a foreign investor in connection an investment treaty dispute with a government in Eastern Europe under a bilateral investment treaty arising from the expropriation of the foreign investor's office building
Representation of a North American government in a CAD $65 million investment treaty arbitration under NAFTA Chapter Eleven with a foreign investor in connection with the application of performance requirements on the investor in the energy industry
Representation of a foreign investor in a multimillion dollar investment treaty dispute under a bilateral investment treaty with a Southeast Asian Government regarding the revocation of the investor's permits to develop a large-scale mining project in Southeast Asia
Representation of a Japanese bank in a series of litigations exceeding USD $5 billion in value in New York, Indonesia and Singapore against an Indonesian pulp and paper company in connection with its default on indenture agreements
Representation of a Canadian energy company in a USD $767 million dispute against a European contractor in connection with claims arising from the construction of five oil sands projects in Canada
Representation of a Chinese state-owned Vitamin C producer in a series of antitrust and price fixing class actions exceeding USD $150 million in value throughout the United States
Representation of a German pharmaceutical company in a multimillion dollar patent infringement dispute with a Japanese pharmaceutical company and its U.S. licensee in a litigation based in Chicago
Representation of a U.S. technology company in a multimillion dollar trademark infringement dispute with a Canadian technology company in a litigation based in Calgary
Representation of a Romanian contractor in a criminal trial based in Trenton, New Jersey in connection with the alleged bribing of military officials in Iraq
Representation of a California biotechnology company in a multimillion dollar breach of contract dispute with an Illinois company in connection with the distribution of HIV/AIDS drugs in Africa in Chicago
Representation of a Hollywood celebrity in a trademark infringement dispute with his brother in a litigation based in New Jersey
Representation of a California trust owning The Beatles and Michael Jackson music libraries against creditors to Michael Jackson's estate in a multimillion dollar litigation based in New York
Representation of a Belgian gemological laboratory in a multimillion dollar trademark infringement dispute with a California company in a litigation based in Chicago

Recent Recognition

Chambers Canada
Ranked, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Chambers Global
Ranked, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Canada
The Legal 500 Canada
Recommended, International Expertise
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Repeatedly Recommended, Commercial Arbitration
Expert Guides LMG Rising Stars
Recognized as a rising star in the area of commercial arbitration
Lexpert/Report on Business Special Edition - Canada's Leading Litigation Lawyers
Recognized as a leading litigation lawyer in Canada

Insights, News & Events

Articles

Vasilis Pappas, Romeo Rojas and Gita Keshava Contribute in The Guide to Energy Arbitrations

December 10, 2020
       

Announcements

40 Bennett Jones Lawyers in Lexpert's Special Edition on Litigation

November 27, 2020
       

Blog

Updates to ICC Arbitration Rules Aim for More Efficient, Flexible and Accountable Arbitrations

October 26, 2020
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones is Recognized in Chambers Canada 2021

September 10, 2020
       

Blog

Long-Awaited Amendments to LCIA Arbitration Rules to Result in Streamlined, Tech-Friendly Arbitrations

August 27, 2020
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones in Chambers Global 2020

February 13, 2020
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones: Canada’s Leading Litigation Lawyers

November 29, 2019
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones' Leading Lawyers in Chambers Canada 2020

September 19, 2019
       

Blog

Confidential Arbitrations Are Not Always Confidential

June 26, 2019
       

Blog

Incorporation of Arbitration Clauses by Reference: A Cautionary Tale

June 04, 2019
       

Speaking Engagements

WCCAS 13th Annual Conference

May 07, 2019
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones in Chambers Global 2019

February 14, 2019
       

Articles

George Vlavianos and Vasilis Pappas Contribute in The Guide to Energy Arbitrations

January 17, 2019
       

Announcements

Vasilis Pappas Appointed to Arbitration Project Advisory Committee for Alberta Law Reform Institute

December 28, 2018
       

Speaking Engagements

Resolving Cross-Border Disputes Using International Arbitration

September 20, 2018
       

Articles

Multiple Tiers, Multiple Risks – Multi-Tier Dispute Resolution Clauses

May 2018
       

In the News

George Vlavianos and Vasilis Pappas in Canadian Mining Journal

March 03, 2018
       

Blog

The Gulf Crisis—Could it Bring "State-to-State Arbitration" to the Region?

February 06, 2018
       

Articles

The Gulf Crisis - Could it Bring "State-to-State Arbitration" to the Region?

February 06, 2018
       

Speaking Engagements

ICC Canada International Arbitration Conference 2017

November 09, 2017
       

In the News

Vasilis Pappas in Lexpert on International Arbitration

June 20, 2017
       

Articles

The Guide to Energy Arbitrations

June 2017
       

Speaking Engagements

Canadian Bar Association's Environmental Law Section

December 05, 2016
       

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