Brent Johnston

For 30 years, Craig Dennis, Q.C. has represented clients in significant litigation matters at the trial and appellate levels. Craig is a partner at Dennis James Aitken LLP. His practice has a business focus with an emphasis on the effective resolution of complex commercial disputes. His litigation expertise includes the defense of class actions, professional liability, shareholder and related corporate disputes, product liability, land-related disputes, as well as administrative and constitut...

Murray Braaten is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Murray, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Murray is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Valerie is the Chair of the firm’s Technology Group and the Social Impact and Sustainable Business Group. Val’s practice is transactional (M&A, private equity/venture capital and corporate finance) and advisory including corporate governance including advising boards and special committees. Val is the former Managing Partner of the Firm. Val has been lead counsel on a number of large and mid-market transactions focused on private equity and venture capital financings, mergers ...

Adam practices commercial and general insurance defence litigation, with an emphasis on errors and omissions, medical malpractice, highways liability, products liability and coverage disputes. He was first called to the Bar in New Zealand, and upon admission practiced with a leading New Zealand litigation firm, focusing on insurance defence. Adam practiced there for approximately 3 years, before leaving to travel in 1997. After his travels, Adam practiced in London, England with a leading ins...

Matthew Swanson is a leading litigation and disputes lawyer in BLG’s Vancouver office. He has extensive experience acting for companies and individuals in critical business and personal disputes. Matthew is known for his strategic approach to challenging cases. He regularly appears as counsel in complex matters and has conducted numerous trials, arbitrations, and appeals. He handles transactional disputes, contract disputes, real estate, and construction disputes, franchise disputes, an...

Keith has advised clients in the education sector about school, labour and employment law for more than 25 years. He works with school boards, colleges and university educators and administrators to help them with the full range of legal problems they face, including labour and employment, education, human rights claims, privacy issues and dealing with students and parents. In addition to his work in education, Keith’s diverse background has had him advising clients in many sectors incl...

Bruno De Vita, K.C. is a member of the firm’s litigation practice and the former Managing Partner of the firm. He practices in the area of civil litigation with an emphasis on insurance law, governmental liability, class action and personal injury litigation. His clients include major insurance companies, self-insured corporations, local governments, religious institutions and athletic associations. Mr. De Vita’s practice involves the handling of complex insurance coverage cases, ...

Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Vikram Dhir is partner in Koffman Kalef LLP's Securities/Corporate Finance/Mergers & Acquisitions team. With a focus on providing tailored legal solutions, Vikram understands the diverse needs of businesses and works to deliver practical and effective approaches that aim to drive business success. Vikram maintains a commitment to understanding the evolving landscape of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities Law. This dedication to staying informe...

David P. Church, K.C. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. David P., who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John Doolan is a business lawyer, with a wide variety of experience in Aboriginal law and commercial real estate law. His experience includes advising on major projects and financings, infrastructure development, structuring transactions, acquisitions and dispositions, partnerships and joint ventures, real estate development and leasing. He is included in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, a guide to the leading law firms and practitioners in Canada, as a leading lawyer in the areas of abo...