Michael G. "Mike" Demers

Murray Braaten is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Murray practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Murray Braaten since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Murray Braaten is held by other lawyers.

Jeff has over 25 years of experience advising clients in the areas of securities law, mergers & acquisitions, and mining law. This includes over 10 years of experience as in-house counsel, which gives him a unique combination of legal experience and business insight to leverage in finding effective solutions for his clients' needs. Jeff has broad securities and corporate law experience with particular strength in guiding public and privately held companies and individuals through critical...

Taryn Mackie advises clients on all aspects of workplace law in unionized and non-unionized environments, including on collective bargaining, labour relations, human rights, workers' compensation, disability management and workplace accommodations, wrongful dismissals, unjust dismissals, and employment standards. Ms. Mackie regularly prepares and advises upon employment agreements and workplace policies, including executive employment agreements, non-competition and non-solicitation agreement...

Lisa’s practice focuses on real estate and condominium law. She advises clients on a broad range of real property matters, including the acquisition and disposition of commercial properties, real estate development, and commercial leasing. Lisa also has extensive experience in various strata corporation matters, such as drafting bylaws, policies and resolutions, and providing practical advice to numerous condominium owner, section and strata corporation clients. In particular, Lisa has ...

Paul was a key contributor in opening the firm’s Kelowna office and his practice focuses on helping clients develop and commercialize their technologies. An engineering and technology lawyer, he has over 25 years’ experience overseeing capital and technology investment in the energy industry and digital and big data technology sector, practicing in the fields of intellectual property; engineering, procurement and construction; strategic sourcing and privacy and data security. He i...

Satinder views every file as an opportunity to advocate for clients while working to achieve a favourable and economical resolution of the construction or insurance matter at issue. The construction clients that Satinder works with bring projects to life proficiently. The insurance clients that she works with manage a large volume of claims with expertise and efficiency. Satinder mirrors these qualities in her practice, ensuring that clients can execute their projects and resolve their claims...

Estate and will planning is intensely personal and meaningful—it culminates into a person’s lasting legacy. However, it is often difficult to find the time and resources to make those important decisions. Geoffrey supports our clients with this burden and ensures that their estate goals are implemented in ways that protect wealth and avoid costs and complications. Work Highlights Successful BC business family Implemented an estate plan that ensures a tax- and cost-efficient transf...

Brian Duong maintains a generalist practice in civil and administrative litigation. His experience involves a broad range of matters including complex contract and shareholder disputes, property issues, franchise litigation, gaming law, constitutional claims, and freedom of information requests. Brian regularly appears as litigation counsel before all levels of court in British Columbia, and has represented clients in chambers applications, trials, appeals, judicial reviews, mediations, arbit...

Thomas Ciz is Counsel in the Tax Practice Group at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia. His practice includes taxation, corporate law, and corporate/commercial matters, with experience advising public and private corporations on a wide range of legal and business issues. Prior to joining Farris LLP, Thomas practiced with a national law firm and has also served as general counsel for public and private companies. Thomas works with clients on matters involving corporate transactions, busi...

Irwin Nathanson, K.C. is one of the top trial and appellate lawyers in British Columbia, and has litigated many of British Columbia’s leading complex business disputes. Leading publications have referred to Mr. Nathanson, saying: "Irwin is still going like a champ, a ‘senior statesmen’ who still doesn’t miss a beat“; You won’t find a better litigator anywhere in the country”; “He is the biggest gun in Vancouver”; He is “resolute, coo...