Andrew Valela

Andrew

Valela

(he/him)

Partner

Practice Areas

Litigation, Expropriation

Contact

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About Andrew

Andrew is a partner who practices in the areas of civil litigation and expropriation law. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 2019.

Andrew’s practice includes commercial and insurance-related disputes, expropriation matters, and regulatory and municipal by-law prosecutions. He has appeared before the Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Court of Justice, the Divisional Court, and the Ontario Land Tribunal on a wide range of matters for his private sector clients.

Prior to joining Davies Howe, Andrew articled at a prominent litigation firm where he advised clients on insurance and contractual matters.

Andrew obtained his Juris Doctor from the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa, where he graduated with distinction. During this time, he was also a Teaching Assistant in the Dispute Resolution Practicum.

Professional Associations

  • Law Society of Ontario
  • Ontario Bar Association
  • Ontario Expropriation Association
  • Canadian Bar Association

Education

  • Called to the Ontario Bar in June 2019
  • Juris Doctor, Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa, 2018
  • Bachelor of Commerce, Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University 2012