Adam R. Way

Associate

He/ Him

Adam maintains a broad practice focused on construction, environmental, commercial, and insurance law.

Biography

With a decade of experience, Adam brings a unique and informed perspective to his diverse practice.

Adam’s construction law practice involves advising clients on risk management, contracts, insurance, and pre-litigation dispute resolution. He represents clients on complex and very technical multi-party disputes involving error and omissions claims, construction defects, and contractual disputes. He also regularly provides advice to and represents insurers and insureds in coverage disputes, and has extensive experience with the types of insurance issues that often arise on large construction projects.

Adam is the Co-Chair of Harper Grey’s Environmental Law Group. His environmental practice involves contaminated sites litigation and risk management. On the litigation side, a large portion of his work relates to recovery of remediation costs pursuant to the Environmental Management Act and common law and appeals before the Environmental Appeal Board. Adam also works for and provides advice to clients on a broad range of environmental files and related regulatory issues. Adam is also regularly engaged as a team member on large multi-million dollar commercial disputes. His experience includes cross-jurisdictional issues, including enforcement of Letters Rogatory or Letters of Request. He also represents directors and officers and companies with respect to coverage issues relating to D&O insurance.

Adam has written and presented on a variety of environmental topics and has contributed to publications, such as the British Columbia Environmental Management Legislation & Commentary, the British Columbia Environment Industry Association’s (BCEIA) newsletter and the BCEIA Industry Guide.

In his spare time, Adam can be found running or cycling – and usually quite far. Adam has competed in several ultra-marathons including distances up to 100 miles!

Education
  • University of British Columbia, J.D., 2014

  • Simon Fraser University, B.A., 2009

Bar Admission
  • British Columbia, 2014
Languages spoken
  • English
Professional Credentials
Leadership
  • Administrative Justice: A Practitioner’s Guide, Published by LexisNexis® Canada, Contributing Author (2016)
  • British Columbia Environment Industry Association (BCEIA), Board Member
  • Canadian Bar Association BC Branch Environmental Law Subsection Executive, Member-At-Large (2016-2017)
  • Harper Grey Administrative Law Observer Newsletter, Contributing Author
  • Harper Grey Canadian Administrative Law Blog, Contributing Author
  • LexisNexis® Harper Grey Administrative Law Netletter™, Contributing Author
Memberships
  • BC Environmental Industry Association (BCEIA), Member
  • BC Expropriation Association, Member
  • Canadian Bar Association – BC Branch Subsections, Member: Civil Litigation, Construction, Environmental, Insurance, Municipal, Real Property
  • The Law Society of British Columbia, Member

Recognitions

Recognized as a “Leading Lawyer” in the area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation by Best Lawyers® in Canada

2021-2024

Recognized as a “Leading Lawyer” in the area of Construction Law by Best Lawyers® in Canada

2022-2024

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Amendments coming to the Environmental Management Act: British Columbia to introduce more robust regulation of the decommissioning and closure of industrial facilities
Amendments coming to the Environmental Management Act: British Columbia to introduce more robust regulation of the decommissioning and closure of industrial facilities Amendments coming to the Environmental Management Act: British Columbia to introduce more robust regulation of the decommissioning and closure of industrial facilities Amendments coming to the Environmental Management Act: British Columbia to introduce more robust regulation of the decommissioning and closure of industrial facilities
Adam Way co-authors article titled “Cross-Border Litigation: Obtaining Evidence in Canada by Enforcing Letters Rogatory”
Adam Way co-authors article titled “Cross-Border Litigation: Obtaining Evidence in Canada by Enforcing Letters Rogatory” Adam Way co-authors article titled “Cross-Border Litigation: Obtaining Evidence in Canada by Enforcing Letters Rogatory”
TAG Alliances publishes article co-authored by Salman Bhura and Adam Way
TAG Alliances publishes article co-authored by Salman Bhura and Adam Way TAG Alliances publishes article co-authored by Salman Bhura and Adam Way TAG Alliances publishes article co-authored by Salman Bhura and Adam Way
Salman Bhura and Adam Way discuss the steps required to successfully enforce letters rogatory in Canada in article published by Lexpert
Salman Bhura and Adam Way discuss the steps required to successfully enforce letters rogatory in Canada in article published by Lexpert Salman Bhura and Adam Way discuss the steps required to successfully enforce letters rogatory in Canada in article published by Lexpert Salman Bhura and Adam Way discuss the steps required to successfully enforce letters rogatory in Canada in article published by Lexpert
Adam Way appointed Co-Chair of Harper Grey’s Environmental Law Group
Adam Way appointed Co-Chair of Harper Grey’s Environmental Law Group Adam Way appointed Co-Chair of Harper Grey’s Environmental Law Group
Chris Rusnak, KC, Adam Way and Karina Alibhai co-author article published in Canadian College of Construction Lawyers Legal Update
Chris Rusnak, KC, Adam Way and Karina Alibhai co-author article published in Canadian College of Construction Lawyers Legal Update
Harper Grey receives 72 rankings from Best Lawyers Canada 2024
Harper Grey receives 72 rankings from Best Lawyers Canada 2024
Christopher Rusnak, KC, Adam Way and Leyla Salmi publish case analysis in CCCL newsletter
Christopher Rusnak, KC, Adam Way and Leyla Salmi publish case analysis in CCCL newsletter
Adam Way & Nicola Virk to present at BEST Conference
Adam Way & Nicola Virk to present at BEST Conference Adam Way & Nicola Virk to present at BEST Conference Adam Way & Nicola Virk to present at BEST Conference
Impossibility of Compliance Defence – Mount Polley’s attempt at avoiding contravention of its permit
Impossibility of Compliance Defence – Mount Polley’s attempt at avoiding contravention of its permit Impossibility of Compliance Defence – Mount Polley’s attempt at avoiding contravention of its permit
Harper Grey receives 52 rankings from Best Lawyers Canada 2023
Harper Grey receives 52 rankings from Best Lawyers Canada 2023
Small Town Politics Gone Astray – Mayor denied procedural fairness after veiled attempted by Council to censure
Small Town Politics Gone Astray – Mayor denied procedural fairness after veiled attempted by Council to censure Small Town Politics Gone Astray – Mayor denied procedural fairness after veiled attempted by Council to censure
Richard Bereti, Una Radoja and Adam Way present at CBA BC Commercial & Real Estate – Okanagan Section Meeting on Contaminated Sites Regime in BC
Richard Bereti, Una Radoja and Adam Way present at CBA BC Commercial & Real Estate – Okanagan Section Meeting on Contaminated Sites Regime in BC Richard Bereti, Una Radoja and Adam Way present at CBA BC Commercial & Real Estate – Okanagan Section Meeting on Contaminated Sites Regime in BC Richard Bereti, Una Radoja and Adam Way present at CBA BC Commercial & Real Estate – Okanagan Section Meeting on Contaminated Sites Regime in BC
The case of the missing dollar: Arbitrator’s decision found procedurally unfair after reversing burden of proof
The case of the missing dollar: Arbitrator’s decision found procedurally unfair after reversing burden of proof The case of the missing dollar: Arbitrator’s decision found procedurally unfair after reversing burden of proof
Richard Bereti, Una Radoja and Adam Way to present to CBABC Real Property Section
Richard Bereti, Una Radoja and Adam Way to present to CBABC Real Property Section Richard Bereti, Una Radoja and Adam Way to present to CBABC Real Property Section Richard Bereti, Una Radoja and Adam Way to present to CBABC Real Property Section
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