Brian M. Samuels, KC

Joel has extensive experience in real estate and secured lending transactions, represents buyers and sellers of commercial and residential real estate, and advises developers on all aspects of real estate development. He acts for landlords and tenants regarding commercial tenancies, and for institutional and private lenders and corporate borrowers regarding commercial lending transactions. Joel assists business clients with general corporate and commercial matters such as those relating to es...

Douglas Buchanan, QC, is the Global Head, Infrastructure and Resources at Norton Rose Fulbright. His practice focuses on project development, project finance and M&A with an emphasis on infrastructure, public-private partnerships (PPP), natural resources and power generation. Prior to joining Norton Rose Fulbright, Mr. Buchanan was the co-head of the global infrastructure and project finance group at an international law firm based in New York City. Prior to that, he had built a leading i...

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 ...

Patrick Cleary is a member of Alexander Holburn's Banking + Lending, Real Estate, and Corporate/Commercial Practice Groups. He is also a member of the firm’s Executive team. To this end, Patrick has developed widespread experience in all areas of corporate commercial law. In particular, he has acted for real estate development clients in the acquisition, disposition, development, leasing and financing of commercial, industrial and residential developments. Patrick further applies his co...

When a corporate entity enters the zone of insolvency, many stakeholders are directly impacted: employees, management, trade creditors and lenders. Critical decisions have to be made by the board in real-time. Time is acutely compressed, payroll may be owing, creditors are pressing and deadlines are imminent. Chris is recognized as a leading insolvency lawyer in British Columbia. He is able to calm the waters during these troubled times and develop strategies that give critical breathing room...

Polly is a partner practicing in the areas of Estates & Trusts and Elder Law. She regularly assists clients in resolving contentious estate, trust, and elder law issues involving significant and emotional personal matters, and with estate and incapacity planning to provide certainty and peace of mind for the future. She has appeared before the Courts in British Columbia and before the Supreme Court of Canada. Polly excels in providing thorough and detailed analysis of complex legal issues...

Pamela Sheppard is a Partner at Farris LL P in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her practice includes advising clients on a range of family law matters, and she has been recognized by Best Lawyers for her work in Family Law. Based in Vancouver, Pamela has been included in Best Lawyers since 2026. The recognition is based on peer review within the legal profession and reflects the regard of fellow lawyers practicing in the same geographic region and area of law. At Farris LLP, Pamela works with in...

Ron is a trusted advisor to leading mining, infrastructure, and energy companies. With deep industry knowledge, he helps clients navigate regulatory processes and secure approvals, assess compliance risks and mitigation options, execute on M&A transactions, and negotiate complex, non‑standard agreements—including Indigenous partnership and equity arrangements—across all stages of project development and operations. Ron is experienced at leading collaborative, cross‑disciplinar...

David P. Church, K.C. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. David P. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized David P. Church, K.C. since 2006. 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 David P. Church, K.C. is held by other lawyers.

Tatjana Obradovic is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law. Tatjana practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Tatjana Obradovic 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 Tatjana Obradovic is held by other lawyers.