Amanda N. Winters

David is a tax litigator who specializes in challenging adverse tax reassessments issued by the Canada Revenue Agency. His Philosophy An English judge once wrote that “every person is entitled to order his (or her) affairs so that the tax is less than it otherwise would be. If they succeed, then, however unappreciative the [tax agency] or fellow taxpayers may be of their ingenuity, they cannot be compelled to pay an increased tax.” The above quote reflects David’s philosophy...

Michael Percival practises commercial and civil litigation. He advances his clients’ interests in a wide range of insurance and construction law matters. Michael has special interests in personal injury, property loss claims, product liability and insurance coverage. Michael is an advocate of finding cost-effective solutions through the use of mediation and other expedited negotiation tools. When it has been in the best interests of his clients, he has obtained desirable results in all ...

Leslie is a partner at Koffman Kalef LLP, working in the Lending/Insolvency and Commercial Real Estate & Development teams. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Leslie offers guidance to clients on complex legal matters and contributes to publications related to her practice areas, highlighting her commitment to staying at the forefront of industry developments. She takes pride in assisting clients in navigating challenging scenarios and seeks to achieve practical solutions. Her client p...

Dan Parlow is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Dan practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Dan Parlow since 2025. 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 Dan Parlow is held by other lawyers.

Andrea Zwack is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law and Labour and Employment Law. Andrea practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Andrea Zwack 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 Andrea Zwack is held by other lawyers.

Deborah Cushing is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Deborah practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Deborah Cushing 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 Deborah Cushing is held by other lawyers.

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...

Nicole Garton, TEP, is an Associate Counsel at Lindsay Kenney LLP. As President of Heritage Trust , Nicole leads a regulated financial institution offering executor, trustee, power of attorney, escrow and multi-family office services on behalf of BC resident clients. Nicole is the Past Chair of the Canadian Bar Association Wills and Trusts Subsection (Vancouver). Nicole is a member the Society of Estate and Trust Practitioners (STEP), the Estate Planning Council of BC, the BC Collaborative Ro...

Danielle is an Associate Counsel at Roper Greyell. She practices in all areas of labour and employment law, with a particular focus on workplace investigations. As an experienced workplace investigator, Danielle conducts and assists clients with workplace investigations involving complex issues that include bullying and harassment, discrimination, and sexual harassment. Danielle also has significant experience advising and representing union and non-union clients in grievance arbitrations, co...

Matthew T. Ostrow is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Matthew T. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew T. Ostrow since 2026. 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 Matthew T. Ostrow is held by other lawyers.