Mark William Crane

Mark Crane is a partner in the Advocacy Department of Gowling WLG's Toronto office. He is a member of the firm's Commercial Litigation, Construction & Infrastructure, Energy and Insurance & Professional Liability groups.

Mark's practice is focused on complex infrastructure disputes, as well as other commercial and professional liability matters. He represents clients, both internationally and domestically, across a broad range of industries, including professional engineering, construction, energy and mining, information technology and the public sector. His municipal liability practice includes police liability and misfeasance in public office.

In his infrastructure practice, Mark has significant experience working in various complex P3 project-related disputes including in projects involving transit/transportation (including rail, subways and highways), bridges, hospitals, as well as national heritage buildings and properties. Mark also has experience representing parties in disputes involving arctic marine infrastructure, commercial construction, real estate developments and energy projects.

Mark has been successful in obtaining excellent outcomes for his clients through litigation, arbitration, negotiation or a combination of these approaches. He has been recognized by clients as having a practical and efficient approach to problem solving, and he has worked with clients and other counsel across Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia and Central America.

Prior to his legal career, Mark practised as a management consultant at a global consulting firm.

In November 2018, Mark organized and led a panel discussion relating to Adjudication as part of the Annual ADR Institute of Canada Conference in Montreal.