Professional Background

Gurinder Biring is an Associate in the Construction and Infrastructure and Insurance Practice Groups at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP, and maintains a diverse commercial and civil litigation practice. Her areas of focus include commercial and construction disputes, insurance defence and professional liability.

She actively participates in resolving contractual and construction disputes, frequently representing design professionals and contractors in cases related to construction defects, warranty claims and general liability. She also specializes in insurance defence, particularly in matters related to professional liability and the construction industry.

Gurinder has successfully represented clients in settlement negotiations, mediation and trials within both the Provincial and Supreme Courts of British Columbia. Her commitment to delivering effective legal guidance ensures that clients receive comprehensive support during their legal journey.

Education

  • Called to the British Columbia Bar, 2020
  • Juris Doctor, University of Victoria, 2019
  • Bachelor of Arts, Criminology, Simon Fraser University, 2015

Memberships

  • Member, Vancouver Bar Association
  • Member, Canadian Bar Association
  • Member, Canadian Women Construction
  • Defended professional liability claims against architects, engineers, general contractors and subcontractors in cases related to construction defects, warranty claims and general liability.
  • Defended mortgage brokerages, sub-mortgage brokers, realtors and real estate brokerages against claims of professional negligence.
  • Defended professional surveyors against claims of economic loss arising from allegations of negligent surveying of multi-unit strata developments and residential properties.
  • Defended fire sprinkler maintenance contractors and designers against claims of negligence arising from the water loss of multi-unit strata complexes and commercial properties.
  • Conducted trials in the Provincial Court of British Columbia and Supreme Court of British Columbia as lead counsel and co-chair in matters involving property claims, negligence, debt claims and construction defects.
  • Frequently resolved litigation using mediation, negotiation and other alternative forms of dispute resolution.

Reported Decisions:

  • Ishrat v. Anwar, 2023 BCSC 1838
  • Bridgewater Tile Ltd. v. Copa Development Corporation, 2022 BCSC 310
  • Bridgewater Tile Ltd. v. Copa Development Corporation, 2022 BCSC 1887
  • Chahal v. Chahal, 2020 BCCA 147