Jonathan Hillson has joined Bennett Jones as a partner in Edmonton. He specializes in litigation and dispute resolution with an emphasis on construction law. He brings a wealth of experience and outstanding advocacy skills to clients in construction, contractual, and insurance law dispute resolution.
Renowned for his strategic, tailored approach in conflict resolution, Jonathan has advocated for clients in construction law cases, builder’s lien claims, contractual disputes and insurance coverage disagreements, and bodily injury claims.
He has a proven track record of success in high-stakes trials and arbitrations—representing confidential clients in multi-million dollar negligence claims, construction law disputes, shareholder disputes, and infrastructure arbitrations. He acts for clients at all levels of court in Canada.
Numerous legal directories rank Jonathan as a leading lawyer in both construction and infrastructure law. He is an active member of the legal profession with the Canadian Bar Association and Law Society of Alberta. Jonathan contributes his time and expertise to various not-for-profit groups and community causes, including the Sir Winston Churchill Society, the Edmonton Scottish United Soccer Club, English Heritage, and the National Trust.
Bennett Jones is one of Canada’s premier business law firms and home to 500 lawyers and business advisors. With deep experience in complex transactions and litigation matters, the firm is well equipped to advise businesses and investors with Canadian ventures and connect Canadian businesses and investors with opportunities around the world. Serving clients since 1922, we are proud to be the firm that businesses trust with their most complex legal matters.