Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2027 
Alex Sayn-Wittgenstein is a partner at Murphy Battista LLP, practicing out of the firm's Vancouver office. Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ for his work in Medical Negligence, Alex has dedicated over 25 years to complex civil litigation, with a primary focus on representing individuals and families harmed by medical malpractice and substandard health care.
Alex’s practice encompasses representing both adults and children who have suffered catastrophic brain injuries, severe spinal cord damage, and life-altering complications resulting from delayed diagnoses or ignored warning signs by medical services providers. His work has led to significant precedent-setting outcomes in British Columbia, including court-approved awards exceeding $12 million in a complex sepsis case and over $14 million in a landmark labour and delivery case. In addition to complex medical malpractice litigation, Alex has acted on behalf of more than 100 dental patients in a mass action involving systemically faulty restoration work.
Uniquely positioned in his field, Alex began his legal career defending health care providers. This early defense experience gives him firsthand insight into how medical institutions evaluate and defend claims—a strategic advantage he leverages exclusively on behalf of plaintiffs.
An experienced advocate, Alex has argued at all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada
Best Lawyers has recognized Alex Sayn-Wittgenstein since 2027. 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 Alex Sayn-Wittgenstein is held by other lawyers.
