David Alderson LL.B, LL.M, Q.Arb : Reasonable hourly rates, with good availability.
Sole Arbitrator – $450.00 per hour, plus HST
Experience
David Alderson is an experienced, qualified and independent arbitrator who offers appointment as an arbitrator in technology arbitration. He has been appointed arbitrator by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in commercial arbitration matters.
His practice of over 40 years, and in Canada and other international jurisdictions, has been in a diverse array of commercial and technical disputes, including trademark infringement, passing off, copyright infringement, injunctions to take down fake websites and applications to transfer confusingly similar domain names, licensing disputes, reinsurance, and marine arbitration. He has been counsel in both the Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal in a leading trademark and internet case. He has been counsel in numerous internet-related disputes.
Technology
David’s practice areas, though diverse, mostly share a common trait, namely that they involve matters relating to technology, often emerging or possessing interdisciplinary aspects. His practice has gravitated towards the factually technical and the legally complex.
Arbitrator for Technology Disputes
David offers appointment as sole arbitrator and panel arbitrator in a wide variety of technology, intellectual property, information technology and internet related disputes. These include, but are not limited to the following disputes.
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- Licensing Agreements
- Computer Disputes
- Technology Disputes
- Technology Contracts
- IT Disputes
- IP Disputes
- Start-up Business Disputes
- Non-Compete Disputes
- Management Agreements
- Consultancy Contracts
- Service Agreements
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- Computer System Agreements
- Software Agreements
- Software Development Disputes
- Hardware Contacts
- Systems Disputes
- Complex Commercial Disputes
- Implementation Disputes
- Integration Disputes
- Infringement Claims
- Outsourcing Disputes
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- e-Commerce Disputes
- Distribution Disputes
- Online Entertainment
- Streaming & Online Media
- Cyber Security Agreements
- Data Protection
- Data Breach
- Trademark & Passing Off
- Gaming Disputes
- Website Disputes
- Web Design Disputes
Membership and Accreditation
David is an arbitrating member of the Toronto Commercial Arbitration Society, the ADR Institute of Ontario, the Ontario Bar Association Remote Arbitrator and Mediator List and Gilbertson Davis LLP Arbitration and Mediation Chambers. His roster membership can be viewed here. He holds a LL.B, LL.M and Q.Arb. He has practiced law in Ontario, Canada, England & Wales, Bermuda and Dubai. He is also admitted, but does not currently practice in the state of New York.
He has always promoted arbitration as an efficient and confidential alternative to the courts. David has often spoken or written on matters of interest to commercial arbitrators and counsel engaged ion arbitration. He has been counsel engaged in arbitration related cases.
Expedited Arbitration
In appropriate cases, David accepts appointment as an arbitrator to conduct expedited arbitration. David’s engagements in expedited arbitration is discussed here.
Moving Litigation to Arbitration
David accepts technology arbitrator appointment in matters having been moved from the courts, either by order of the court, or by consensual provisions to enable the matter to move forward promptly. Moving matters in litigation to arbitration is discussed here.
Hourly Rate and Availability
David accepts appointment as a technology arbitrator on a reasonable hourly rate, plus applicable taxes, disbursements, expenses and the cost of facilities. He has good availability, typically holding the First Meeting in the arbitration within one week of appointment, and the arbitration hearing within a few months, unless urgency dictates an earlier hearing.
Appointment, Resume and Terms of Appointment
David accepts appointments across Canada, from Chambers based in Toronto, Ontario.
Curriculum Vitae and Terms of Appointment are available on request.
Please contact the Arbitrator’s Assistant and Intake Coordinator at (416) 979 2020, ext. 223 or by email at info@gilbertsondavis.com
Hourly Rate: Competitive Hourly Fee Rates, plus facilities and applicable taxes.
Languages: English
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