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Shelley Chapelski is the leader of a team of experienced shipping lawyers within the transport team in Canada. Her practice encompasses both transactional and litigation aspects of maritime law, including maritime contracts, torts, liability claims, creditor's remedies and marine insurance matters. She has been recognized by her clients and colleagues as one of the leading maritime lawyers in Canada. Shelley drafts and advises on a wide array charter parties, contracts of carriage, moorage co...

Jim practices in the area of civil litigation with an emphasis on insurance defence (including product liability, property damage, motor vehicle and construction claims), commercial litigation, personal injury and claims against professionals. He appears regularly in the BC Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. He has appeared in the Federal Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal as well as before administrative tribunals. Jim is an Adjunct Professor, UBC Faculty of Law (Insurance &ndas...

Mark practices in all aspects of labour, employment, and human rights law, representing management in various sectors including forestry, education, and municipal government. He offers advice and representation on dismissal and disciplinary matters, seniority issues, job competition grievances, contracting issues, and layoff/recall disputes. He regularly appears before the BC Labour Relations Board and boards of arbitration, and has appeared before the Federal Court and all levels of court in...

Francis Lamer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Law. Francis practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Francis Lamer since 2019. 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 Francis Lamer is held by other lawyers.

Serene Chow has a solicitor’s practice focused on commercial real estate with emphasis on real estate acquisitions and sales, financing transactions and commercial leasing. Her clients range from individuals and privately-held companies to international purchasers and real estate developers. Serene’s commercial leasing practice involves all aspects of commercial leasing, representing both landlords and tenants, in negotiating lease transactions of office, retail, industrial and mi...

Elizabeth Reid is a labour, employment and human rights lawyer in Vancouver. Clients appreciate Elizabeth’s technical expertise and engaging personality as they navigate through the complex employment and human rights laws that impact their relationships with their employees. Elizabeth’s approach starts with prevention. Her focus is creating clear and accessible contracts and policies that can be understood by employees and employers alike. She is a skilled advisor for day-to-day ...

Clara is a leading energy regulatory lawyer who specializes in the power sector. She is currently serving as head of the firm's Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group in B.C., managing the litigation departments in those offices. Clara advises clients on a broad range of matters before regulatory boards and the courts, including market rules and compliance, long-term resource planning, electricity export permits, international power line approvals, rate design, and capital project permitti...

Greg is a founding partner* at Roper Greyell where he provides strategic and practical advice to employers on labour and employment issues in the workplace. Greg has over 30 years of experience as a labour litigator with a respected reputation as a formidable opponent. Known for his resilient advocacy for his clients and aggressive cross-examination skills , clients can rely on Greg to fight for them. He has had experience as a client himself, so he knows what to expect in representation and ...

Karin has done extensive legal work on behalf of First Nations in relation to treaty rights, consultation, environmental protection, and negotiating impact benefit agreements. She also practices in the area of environmental law, representing landowners, NGOs and companies, and served as the President of the Environmental Law Centre. As a trial lawyer, Karin has successfully represented clients in litigation in relation to the defence of malpractice claims, the protection of land and environme...

Roch Ripley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Information Technology Law, Intellectual Property Law and Technology Law. Roch practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Roch Ripley since 2019. 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 Roch Ripley is held by other lawyers.