Matthew Milne
Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP
Recognized since 2025
Vancouver, British Columbia
Construction Law
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Matthew Milne is an Associate in the Insurance and Construction and Infrastructure Practice Groups at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP, specializing in insurance defence and coverage work, most often in the construction context.
Matthew is a relationship-builder, bringing practical decision-making to his construction and insurance practice with the drive to bring major disputes to successful resolution.
Matthew maintains a practice acting for owners, developers, engineers and contractors throughout the course of construction and following project completion. He also regularly advises clients with respect to commercial general liability, E&O, builder’s risk, and wrap-up liability policies.
Matthew regularly represents clients in court proceedings and Alternative Dispute Resolution forums.
- Insurance coverage claims on behalf of project participants and insurers, in relation to design and construction; professional negligence; extended health benefits; and travel related matters;
- Defence of bodily injury and property damage claims arising out of insured and uninsured motorists; fire loss; and design and construction claims;
- Acting on behalf of individuals and corporate entities in commercial lease disputes, residential tenancies, and construction claims; and
- Acting on behalf of insurers in relation to claims for equitable contribution.
Matthew articled at the firm, and has appeared before all levels of court in British Columbia and Saskatchewan.
- E-mail: mmilne@singleton.com
- Direct Phone Number: (604) 673-7447
- Lawyer Page: https://www.singleton.com/people/matthew-milne/
- 925 West Georgia Street, Suite 1200
Vancouver, BC V6C 3L2
Canada
- University of Toronto, J.D., graduated 2017
- British Columbia, Law Society of British Columbia, 2018
22 The Best Lawyers in Canada™ awards
5 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ awards
- Construction Law
- Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Law
- Co-Lecturer, Construction Law 439, University of British Columbia, Faculty of Law
- Access Pro Bono, Summary Advice Program
- Co-author, “The Duty to Defend in Long-Tail Claims: The Application of Self-insured Retentions following Loblaw Companies Limited v Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada,” August, 2024
- Co-author, “The Duty to Defend in Long-Tail Claims: An initial review of the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Loblaw Companies Limited v Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada,“ June, 2024
- Co-author, “Nelson (City) v Marchi, 2021 SCC 41: The SCC provides clarity on the Core Policy/Operational Distinction,” October, 2021
- Co-author, “Expert Evidence in British Columbia Civil Proceedings – Chapter 7: Calling Expert Evidence, 6th Edition,” Continuing Legal Education Society
- Co-author, “First Past the Post: Briefing Note on Surespan Structures Ltd v Lloyds Underwriters,” Canadian Underwriter, May, 2021
- Co-author, “Real Estate Transactions and COVID: Challenges to Closing,” April, 2020
- Co-author, “Update for BC Residential Landlords: Suspension of Evictions and Other Measures: The Ministerial Order,” March, 2020
- Co-author, “Update for BC Residential Landlords: Rent and Eviction Freeze and Other Government Measures,” March, 2020
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