Best Lawyers Near You in Vancouver, British Columbia for Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Daniel Babcock is an Associate in the Commercial Litigation, Construction and Infrastructure, and Insurance Practice Groups at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP. He maintains a broad commercial litigation practice with experience relating to a wide range of disputes. Daniel has been involved in contractual and tort related claims involving bodily injury, contract interpretation, and general questions of insurance coverage. Daniel provides clients with practical, efficient, and comprehensi...
Kaleigh is a commercial litigator in Fasken’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution group. Her practice focuses on corporate disputes, white collar and regulatory defence matters. With nearly 200 days of trial and hearing experience, Kaleigh has broad experience in complex corporate litigation. Clients appreciate Kaleigh’s dedication to their interests, pragmatic approach to litigation and thorough preparation. Kaleigh acts as counsel on a range of complex corporate litigation with ...
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...
Benjamin Reedijk is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Benjamin, 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 Benjamin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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 ...
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...
Lars is a commercial litigator with a focus on contract disputes, shareholder fights and oppression remedy claims, professional liability investigations, fraud proceedings, and class actions. Lars has successfully represented clients before all levels of court in British Columbia, Ontario, the Federal Court of Canada, and has served as lead counsel in commercial arbitrations and before various administrative tribunals. Prior to joining Fasken, Lars practiced at a prominent Toronto litigation ...
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.
Julia is an Associate in Fasken’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group. Her practice focuses on commercial disputes, white collar and regulatory defence matters, and appeals. Prior to joining Fasken, Julia practised at a boutique criminal, regulatory and constitutional law firm in Toronto. She has appeared at all levels of court in Ontario. Julia served as a law clerk to Justice Brown at the Supreme Court of Canada and judges of the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal. She also worked as a ...
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...
Nathan Jones is an associate on the litigation and disputes team, practising general civil, corporate and commercial, and maritime litigation. He assists clients and senior lawyers on a variety of matters, including insurance claims, judicial reviews, claims involving breach of contract, claims in negligence, property disputes, shareholder disputes, societies disputes, and insolvency matters. Nathan also works with the intellectual property group, bringing his commercial experience to dispute...
Alexander has an aptitude for structuring creative solutions that accomplish the best results for his clients. His experience in various areas of litigation has also given him the ability to successfully navigate the multifaceted and complex nature of estate litigation files. Alexander has particular expertise in matters relating to estates, trusts, and fiduciary and capacity-related proceedings. He has successfully represented individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations in this a...
Kyle Sandulescu is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Labour and Employment Law. Kyle, 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 Kyle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
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...
Joel Schachter is a lawyer in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group. He has assisted with matters before all levels of court in British Columbia, and in various forms of alternative dispute resolution including mediation and arbitration. Joel has experience with cases involving contract and negligence claims, construction disputes and insurance litigation.
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