Nicholas is a Partner in the Construction and Infrastructure Law Group at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP. He has been ranked in Chambers Canada, Best Lawyers and Who’s Who Legal, where he is recognized for his “extraordinary attention to detail”, “strong technical skills”, and his ability to “advise on complex matters in layman[’s] terms and outline next steps or recommendations in a manner that makes decision making easy”.

His practice focuses on resolving challenging disputes of all sizes for all manner of clients, including owners, sureties, contractors, subcontractors/suppliers, designers, and consultants. His experience extends to mass transit, border crossings, electrical infrastructure, healthcare, long-term care, high-rise residential and condominium projects, and commercial manufacturing facilities, among many others.

He prioritizes delivering practical, timely advice that allows clients to effectively manage their projects, including through dispute avoidance and resolution. In that regard, he has prosecuted and defended a wide range of construction and surety bond claims in various forums, including court proceedings, arbitration, mediation, structured negotiations, and before dispute boards.

He has also assisted clients with the preparation and negotiation of contract documents for construction projects – including bespoke and standard form contracts – as well as the negotiation of surety documents such as general indemnity agreements and financing agreements.

Nicholas is a prolific writer on topics such as construction law, domestic and international arbitration, contract law, insurance, and much more. He has been recognized by ADRIC as a Qualified Arbitrator, and is one of the youngest individuals in Canada to be designated a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.