Corporate and Commercial Litigation Defamation and Media Law
Bryan G. Baynham KC
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Bryan is Associate Counsel with Harper Grey and the Chair of our Defamation, Privacy & Media Law Group. With a career spanning five decades, Bryan’s experience is vast, and he has represented clients across multiple industries. Over his lengthy career, he has provided advice and acted as counsel with respect to corporate and commercial disputes and all issues relating to aviation, real estate, contract, tort and defamation litigation. He has extensive experience and has represented various financial institutions in appellate proceedings.
Bryan is consistently recognized as a leader in his field by numerous legal ranking publications, including Lexpert, Benchmark Canada and Best Lawyers. Over the years, Bryan’s clients have come to count on him to provide business focused and strategic advice. He was appointed King’s Counsel in 1997, recognizing his exceptional merit and contribution to the legal profession.
Overview
Vancouver, British Columbia
- University of Toronto, LL. B., graduated 1972
- British Columbia, 1973
- British Columbia, Appointed King's Counsel, 1997
- Canadian Bar Association - Past Member, Special Committee on the Reform of Parliament
- Canadian Bar Association - BC Branch, Aviation Law Subsection - Member
- Continuing Legal Education Society of BC, the Pacific Business and Law Institute and the Society of Notaries Public of BC and various industry and educational organizations - Speaker
- Harper Grey LLP - Chair, Condo Litigation and Defamation, Media and Privacy Law Practice Groups
Vancouver, British Columbia
- British Columbia, 1973
- British Columbia, Appointed King's Counsel, 1997
- Canadian Bar Association - Past Member, Special Committee on the Reform of Parliament
- Canadian Bar Association - BC Branch, Aviation Law Subsection - Member
- Continuing Legal Education Society of BC, the Pacific Business and Law Institute and the Society of Notaries Public of BC and various industry and educational organizations - Speaker
- Harper Grey LLP - Chair, Condo Litigation and Defamation, Media and Privacy Law Practice Groups
- University of Toronto, LL. B., graduated 1972
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Defamation and Media Law, Vancouver, Canada (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026 for work in:
- Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- Defamation and Media Law
Awards:
- Recognized by Best Lawyers® in Canada as a leading lawyer in the areas of Legal Malpractice Law, Defamation and Media Law and Insurance Law since 2006
- Recognized by Best Lawyers® in Canada as a leading lawyer in the areas of Legal Malpractice Law, Defamation and Media Law and Insurance Law since 2006
- Rated "Repeatedly Recommended" in the area of Litigation - Commercial Insurance by Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory 2014, 2015, 2016
- Recognized as a “Local Litigation Star” in British Columbia by Benchmark Canada 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
- Recognized as a “Local Litigation Star” in British Columbia in the area of Defamation by Benchmark Canada 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
- Named Best Lawyers® in Canada 2013 Vancouver "Lawyer of the Year" in the area of Defamation and Media Law
- Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating: 5.0 Martindale Hubbell Preeminent ®
- Inducted into the Litigation Counsel of America, 2011
- Appointed Small Claims Adjudicator and Justice of the Peace by Province of British Columbia pursuant to Pilot project initiated by Chief Judge Hugh Stansfield, 2008 to present
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