Best Lawyers in British Columbia, Canada for Corporate and Commercial Litigation

Scott Silver is an associate in the litigation and disputes group, practising civil, commercial, and construction litigation. He assists clients on a broad range of matters, including issues related to breach of contract, shareholder disputes, corporate oppression, negligence, and constitutional challenges. Scott has experience in commercial arbitrations and mediations, as well as both trial and appellate litigation, having appeared at all levels of court in British Columbia.

Nicole Chang is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Nicole, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicole is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elana Friedman is a litigation lawyer practising primarily in the areas of life sciences and healthcare. Elana joined our Toronto office as a summer student in 2017 and returned to complete her articles in 2018. During her articles, she completed a secondment with Toronto Hydro. She returned as an associate in the Toronto office's litigation group in 2019, where she practised commercial and civil litigation. Elana joined our Vancouver office in 2021. While in law school, Elana received the De...

Cindy is an associate in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group in Vancouver. She focuses on commercial disputes and has appeared before the Supreme and Provincial Courts of British Columbia and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Cindy is a graduate of the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia and holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in philosophy from the University of British Columbia. Cindy represents clients across a broad array of industries in relation...

Dan W. Melnick is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Dan W., who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dan W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

People need someone to advocate, someone to trust when caught in the oftentimes stressful and challenging circumstance of commercial or construction litigation. Michael is that trusted advocate. He provides practical, well-planned solutions that protect our clients and advance their interests. Services Contract disputes Commercial litigation Judicial reviews Commercial lease disputes Michael’s approach is resourceful and tenacious, whether it is providing timely and concise advice on co...

Sabrina is an associate at Roper Greyell. Acting on behalf of employers in unionized and non-unionized contexts, her practice encompasses both advocacy before courts/tribunals and strategic guidance on proactive management of the workforce. A labour lawyer at heart, Sabrina’s practice concentrates on traditional labour relations while spanning the full spectrum of employment and human rights law. Sabrina’s practice ethos is grounded in the recognition that workplace law is inheren...

Julia K. Lockhart is a talented trial, appellate and research lawyer who carries on a general administrative and commercial litigation practice, focussing on complex commercial disputes and challenging administrative law issues. Julia has been a partner at Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP since 2020 and she demonstrates excellence and precision in her work as an advocate, as well as leadership and compassion in her work generally. Julia regularly advises the Law Society of British Colu...

Eric Aitken is a founding partner at Dennis James Aitken LLP with a focus on commercial litigation. He acts regularly as counsel in complex corporate-commercial matters, including contractual claims, shareholder actions, fraud claims and professional negligence cases. Eric also acts for clients in administrative and regulatory matters and has acted in proceedings before the Securities Commission, Health Professions Review Board and the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists. ...

Rob's practice focuses on resolving commercial, construction, corporate, and shareholder disputes through litigation, arbitration, and mediation. He began his legal career articling and practicing as a litigation associate at a leading national firm in Vancouver before moving into the role of in-house litigation counsel for Avigilon Corporation, a Motorola Solutions company. Rob then joined a leading Western Canadian law firm as an associate in its Kelowna office, prior to joining Lawson Lund...

Jeff is a litigator in Vancouver practicing civil litigation with a focus on commercial disputes. He advises clients on a wide range of issues, including contractual claims, real estate litigation, insurance matters, and shareholder and company disputes. Jeff also advises clients on issues relating to political and election laws, judicial reviews, appeals, injunctions and commercial arbitrations. Jeff has appeared as lead counsel at all levels of court in British Columbia.

Julia Roos maintains a general civil litigation practice with a focus on commercial and administrative law. She has appeared before all levels of court in British Columbia. Julia received her JD in 2015 from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC. During law school, she participated in competitive moots and was managing editor of the Canadian Journal of Comparative and Contemporary Law. Julia summered and articled at the firm before clerking for the Honourable Justice Robert Barnes at the...

Savannah Hamilton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Savannah, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Savannah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Saheli Sodhi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Saheli, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Saheli is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kelly Ann Maw is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Kelly Ann, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kelly Ann is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nerissa Yan is one of the few Mandarin-speaking civil/commercial litigation lawyers in Vancouver. She is sought after by domestic and international clients, as well as her colleagues in the legal profession. Nerissa represents both corporate and individual clients on civil and commercial litigation matters. Her litigation practice is wide-ranging with a focus on complex disputes, including contractual disputes, shareholders’ disputes, creditor/debtor remedies, real estate and strata dis...