Best Lawyers in British Columbia, Canada for Corporate and Commercial Litigation
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Mia Laity is a Senior Associate in the Construction and Infrastructure, Commercial Litigation, Insurance, and Employment Practice Groups at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP. Mia has over a decade of experience representing clients in a myriad of hard-fought legal disputes, and advising businesses and individuals on complex legal issues. As a seasoned and versatile litigator, she has appeared at all levels of court in British Columbia, and regularly represents clients in trials (both jury...
Micah is a Partner in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group at Watson Goepel and has been recognized since 2025 for his exemplary work in Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Micah's practice focuses on contract litigation, including partnership and shareholder disputes, debt recovery, and wrongful termination actions. His commitment to his clients and his detailed approach to complex litigation have distinguished him in the legal community. Micah graduated from the University of Vict...
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...
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...
Brittany LaTorre practises corporate litigation and alternative dispute resolution, with a focus on the energy, financial and insurance sectors. Since joining us in 2016, Brittany has acted on a range of complex commercial disputes, including contractual and shareholder disputes, director and officer liability and class actions. She also completed a secondment in the legal department of Imperial Oil Limited.
Nicole C. Gilewicz is developing a diverse practice in criminal, civil and administrative litigation with a focus on forestry. Nicole was born and raised in Saskatchewan and obtained her juris doctor from the University of British Columbia. During law school, Nicole worked extensively with the UBC Innocence Project and interned with the Provincial Court of British Columbia. Before joining Hunter Litigation Chambers, Nicole articled at an international law firm in Vancouver and clerked at the ...
Jeff practices in all areas of employment, labour, and human rights law. He provides employers with strategic and practical advice to navigate legal matters in the workplace, including in relation to hiring and termination, workplace policies, employment standards, workers’ compensation, occupational health and safety, and human rights. Jeff regularly represents clients in employment-related litigation and dispute resolution matters. He has appeared before all levels of court in British...
Daxton is an associate in Farris’ litigation group, where they maintain a general litigation practice with a focus on estate and insolvency litigation. Daxton uses they/them pronouns. Daxton earned their Juris Doctor from the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia in 2022. While in law school, they were an Associate Editor of the UBC Law Review, Co-President of the 2SLGBTQIA+ student group OutLaws, and founder and President of Trans @ Allard. Prior to attend...
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.
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...
Lars is a Vancouver-based commercial litigator with a practice focused on shareholder disputes and oppression remedy claims, breach of contract litigation, professional liability investigations, fraud proceedings, and class actions. He regularly serves as arbitration counsel in complex commercial arbitrations—both domestic and international. Lars also frequently acts as lead counsel before administrative tribunals and regulatory agencies. Lars has represented clients before all levels o...
Nathan Lapper is a senior associate on the litigation and disputes team, with experience in a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including issues related to breach of contract, negligence, corporate and societies oppression, and real estate and leasing disputes. Mr. Lapper also has experience in public and administrative law, regulatory enforcement and expropriation, including having acted on behalf of multiple local governments, regional districts, health authorities, and publi...
Danny Urquhart is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Danny, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Danny is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
When business or personal disputes arise, clients may find themselves navigating an unfamiliar and complex territory that is often emotionally charged. As a result, tensions can quickly escalate, making resolutions seem impossible. Alison is a confident advocate for our clients inside and outside the courtroom. She has successfully represented clients before all three levels of court in British Columbia, both as lead counsel and co-counsel. Litigation can be a timely and public investment, an...
Shayna Grubner is an associate at Roper Greyell where she practises in all areas of workplace law. Prior to joining Roper Greyell, Shayna practised at a full-service national law firm, where she honed her skills in commercial litigation. During her tenure, Shayna navigated a diverse spectrum of matters, including collapsed real estate deals, contract disputes, employment matters, injunctions, and plans of arrangements. Her experience encompasses appearances before the Provincial Court of BC, ...
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...
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