William J. Kenny, Q.C.

Bill has written many articles and participated in seminars dealing with litigation, construction law, director’s liability and corporate governance. He has appeared before all levels of court in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Northwest Territories, as well as before numerous agencies, boards and tribunals.  He has appeared as counsel before international commercial arbitration panels in London and Paris.   He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, and a Founding Fellow and former Governor of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers. Lexpert Magazine lists Bill Kenny as the most frequently recommended lawyer in Edmonton for Construction Law and Corporate Commercial Litigation. Best Lawyers consistently lists Bill as one of the best in Canada for Construction Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Director and Officer Liability, Insurance Law, International Arbitration, Bet the Company Litigation, Product Liability, and Securities Litigation. Best Lawyers named him Edmonton Lawyer of the Year for Securities Law (2021), Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2010 and 2014), Edmonton Lawyer of the Year for Director and Officer Liability (2012, 2015 and 2019), Edmonton Lawyer of the Year for Construction Law (2011, 2013, 2017 and 2020), and Edmonton Lawyer of the Year for Insurance Law (2016).  In January, 2010, Bill was the only construction lawyer in Edmonton recognized by Lexpert/American  Lawyers Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. In 2019, he was recognized by Martindale-Hubbell for having an ‘AV’ Peer Review Rating in both legal ability and ethical standards for the last 20 years.

Bill was named winner of the Client Choice 2016 award in Construction. Published by International Law Office and Lexology, the Client Choice awards are based on a survey of senior corporate counsel around the world. Selection criteria focus exclusively on the ability to add real value to clients’ business.