Best Lawyers in British Columbia, Canada for Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Yun Li Reilly is a Partner at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia, and practises in the firm’s litigation and family law groups. Her practice includes Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Family Law, civil litigation, estate disputes, strata property matters, tenancy disputes, and regulatory proceedings. Yun represents individuals, corporations, and institutional clients in complex disputes before all levels of court in British Columbia, the Supreme Court of Canada, administrative...
Gordon practices civil and commercial litigation with focuses in shareholder and partnership disputes, pension and benefits litigation, and administrative law. Gordon has appeared as lead counsel before the British Columbia Court of Appeal and regularly appears in the British Columbia Supreme Court. Gordon has also appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada, the Federal Court and the Tax Court of Canada. Prior to joining Lawson Lundell, Gordon interned with the Office of the Prosecutor at a ...
Craig is one of British Columbia’s most accomplished litigation lawyers and acts for clients in commercial and business disputes. His particular areas of focus include shareholder remedies, trust, pension and fiduciary disputes, securities and transactional litigation, product liability, mining disputes and real estate litigation. Craig has appeared in all levels of court in British Columbia as well as the Supreme Court of Canada. He also has extensive experience, both as counsel and as...
Every business is unique. Those facing litigation need counsel to craft strategies that are consistent with advancing their unique values, plans and goals. Whether that means dealing with a shareholder dispute, breaches of contract or protecting a company’s reputation, Brendan approaches problems in a customized manner that meets our clients’ distinct business objectives. Services Commercial litigation Shareholders’ oppression and derivative claims Real estate/development di...
Mark Stacey is a Partner and Co-Chair of Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP’s Commercial Business Litigation practice group. He is a member of the firm’s Management Committee. He offers timely, result oriented advice to clients, helping them to make critical decisions about litigation matters or key transactions relating to their businesses. Mark’s practice is primarily directed towards advising clients about diverse commercial problems and transactions. He has acted for ...
Adam is an Associate with Harper Grey practising with our Environmental, Insurance, Commercial and Construction Law Groups. Adam’s construction law practice involves advising clients on risk management, contracts, insurance, and pre-litigation dispute resolution. He represents clients on complex multi-party disputes involving error and omissions claims, construction defects, and contractual disputes. He also regularly provides advice to insurers and insureds regarding coverage disputes....
Owen J. James is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Class Action Litigation, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Environmental Law. Owen J., 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 Owen J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Robert S. Anderson is a Partner with Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia. His practice focuses on Administrative and Public Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Defamation and Media Law, and Insurance Law. He represents clients in court proceedings as well as arbitrations, mediations, and other dispute resolution processes involving a broad range of legal and regulatory matters. Before joining Farris in 1981, Mr. Anderson practiced as Crown Counsel. ...
Laura is an experienced commercial litigator specializing in complex litigation and dispute resolution. Laura handles a wide range of high-profile disputes, including public and private law matters. Laura has appeared before all levels of court in British Columbia and as counsel at the Supreme Court of Canada. Laura has also appeared before the British Columbia Securities Commission tribunal in administrative matters. Laura's practice is marked by her clear communication, meticulous preparati...
Bill is a senior mediator and litigator who combines a deep understanding of the law with a wealth of strategic experience in assisting our clients on a range of business issues. With a successful track record of 35+ years in resolving commercial disputes, Bill sees all sides of an issue to help our clients find the best solution to their case whether in or out of the courtroom. His extensive understanding of these disputes and advanced mediation training in BC and at Harvard Law have provide...
Nick Hooge is a Partner in the litigation group at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia. He maintains a broad litigation practice focused on complex civil, corporate, commercial, administrative, and public law matters. Nick has appeared before all levels of court in British Columbia, as well as the Federal Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada. Nick represents clients in a wide range of disputes, including contract claims, corporate and commercial ...
David A. Hunter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Trusts and Estates. David A. practices law in Surrey, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized David A. Hunter 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 David A. Hunter is held by other lawyers.
Thea Hoogstraten is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Thea practices law in Victoria, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Thea Hoogstraten since 2025. 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 Thea Hoogstraten is held by other lawyers.
Jenny Francis is Managing Partner of the Firm’s BC Region, with primary responsibility for leadership of the Firm’s Vancouver and Surrey offices. As Regional Managing Partner, Jenny is responsible for managing operations in the region as well as developing and implementing the region’s strategic direction. In her leadership, Jenny is committed to furthering Fasken’s position as a trusted advisor to clients and as a place where bright, talented, and collegial people wan...
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