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Martina Zanetti is a lawyer on our private wealth, trusts and estates team. Her practice focuses on estate planning, estate administration, and incapacity matters. Martina assists clients with preparing wills, powers of attorney and healthcare representation agreements, as well as the documentation required to establish and fund discretionary family trusts, alter ego trusts, joint partner trusts and other trust structures. She possesses a strong base in family law, which she utilizes to assis...

Mahdi practises primarily corporate and securities law, including capital markets, mergers and acquisitions and finance transactions. Mahdi regularly acts for both public and private companies and registered securities dealers with a particular focus on technology, mining, life sciences and cannabis. Mahdi has represented a number of clients on a broad range of domestic and international transactions, including IPOs, debt and equity financings, public and private mergers and acquisitions, com...

Kimberley Cook is a partner working out of the Vancouver and Toronto offices of Thorsteinssons LLP whose practice focuses on tax litigation and representation. Called to the bar in 1987, she has appeared on numerous occasions before the Tax Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court of Canada, the British Columbia Supreme Court, the British Columbia Court of Appeal, the Provincial Court of British Columbia, the Ontario Superior Court of Justic...

A highly regarded lawyer in Vancouver’s real estate industry, Stacey Handley has extensive expertise in commercial real estate transactions. She advises clients on a range of matters, including major sales and acquisitions, and the leasing, development, subdivision, and financing of commercial properties. A significant part of her practice involves leasing commercial retail and office properties. Stacey also possesses considerable experience in the development and financing of gaming, e...

Morgyn Chandler is the Managing Partner of Hammerco Lawyers LLP, with offices in Vancouver and on Vancouver Island. Morgyn has over 12 years of experience in personal injury, with a focus on sexual assault and abuse litigation. She has gained a reputation as a forceful advocate for her clients; achieving successful resolution based on persuasive and astute legal strategies. Morgyn believes that establishing and maintaining open, honest, and ongoing communication with her clients is critical t...

Ingrid Otto is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Education Law and Labour and Employment Law. Ingrid practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Ingrid Otto since 2024. 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 Ingrid Otto is held by other lawyers.

Scott Murtha is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Tax Law. Scott practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Scott Murtha 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 Scott Murtha is held by other lawyers.

Michael D. Shirreff is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law, Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Michael D. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael D. Shirreff since 2021. 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 Michael D. Shirreff is held by oth...

With over thirty years of experience, Rose brings sound judgment and a well-rounded perspective to her diverse practice. The guiding principle for Rose is finding the right legal solution for her clients and in doing so nothing is more important than being respectful, compassionate and responsive. She is the chair of our personal injury group and an integral member of our workplace law group. In her workplace law practice, Rose has extensive experience advising both employers and employees on...

Peter Brown is a Vancouver-based business and regulatory law solicitor with Edwards, Kenny & Bray LLP, serving clients throughout British Columbia. His practice focuses on Corporate Law and Privacy and Data Security Law, with an emphasis on practical, business-oriented advice for commercial clients and financial institutions. Peter regularly supports clients with transactional matters and day-to-day operations and often serves as external general corporate counsel, assisting organizations...