G&T Martini Holdings Ltd. v. Desert Properties Inc. et al

Acting for G&T Martini Holdings Ltd. in a major property development dispute with Desert Properties Inc., a member of the Mitchell Group. The matter involves disputes under an agreement by Martini to purchase over $150 million of serviced lands from the Mitchell Group and the development and servicing obligations of Desert thereunder.

The main disputes have been determined in private arbitration, including several determinations in Martini’s favour with a value of over $20 million. Martini also sought interim measures of protection from the British Columbia Supreme Court in relation to its claims to interests in certain Desert lands secured by a certificate of pending litigation. Karen was successful, with associate James Parker, in defeating an application by Desert for cancellation of that certificate of pending litigation. In late 2023, NST procured Awards for Martini against Desert in arbitration with total value over $20 million.

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