Olthuis van Ert is a leading barristers’ practice with a focus on commercial litigation and public law. Based in Vancouver and Ottawa, our firm provides expert advice and representation to clients across all levels of provincial and federal courts, as well as various tribunals.
PRACTICE AREAS: 5
THE BEST LAWYERS IN CANADA™ AWARDS: 2
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH IN CANADA™ AWARDS: 5
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PRACTICE AREAS: 5
THE BEST LAWYERS IN CANADA™ AWARDS: 2
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH IN CANADA™ AWARDS: 5
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Recognized since 2019 by
Brent Olthuis
Brent Olthuis is an experienced litigator with a broad practice. He represents individual and corporate clients in civil and commercial matters and also regularly acts for regulated professions and their member professionals, as well as for other public bodies. He has acted as external counsel to the Auditor General of Canada in respect of the 2015 audit of the Senate and for the Attorney General of British Columbia in constitutional proceedings. He presently acts for the City of Richmond in ...
Recognized since 2020 by
Gib van Ert
Gib van Ert practices civil, commercial and public law litigation in Ottawa and Vancouver. He has a broad range of counsel experience including trials, appeals, arbitrations, judicial reviews, motions and opinion work. Gib spent his first ten years in practice at a nationally-recognized litigation boutique in Vancouver. From August 2015 to August 2018, Gib served as Executive Legal Officer to two successive chief justices of Canada, the Rt. Hon. Beverley McLachlin, P.C. and the Rt. Hon. Richa...
Recognized since 2026 by
Neil Abraham
Neil Abraham is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Neil, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Neil is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Recognized since 2026 by
Fraser Harland
Fraser Harland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Fraser, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Fraser is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Recognized since 2022 by
Jeffrey Hernaez
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.
Recognized since 2026 by
Benjamin Reedijk
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.
Recognized since 2023 by
Danny Urquhart
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.
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Areas of Practice
- Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
- Administrative and Public Law
- Appellate Practice
- Class Action Litigation
- Corporate and Commercial Litigation
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