Christopher Devlin

Justine Forsythe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Justine, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Justine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Amy acts as litigation counsel on highly complex estate and trust matters, and in contested committeeship matters. She is also a mediator, assisting other counsel and parties in resolving all manner of estate and trust litigation. Amy’s strong legal skills are balanced with her empathetic but practical approach to what are oftentimes highly emotionally charged files. She excels at identifying opportunities and obtaining results for our clients. Amy’s clients include: Executors &am...

David Eleff is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Litigation. David, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

The pace of change of the commercial real estate sector in Vancouver has increased rapidly over the past decade, requiring business leaders to move swiftly and strategically when buying, selling and developing property. Matthew’s strength lies in his thoughtfulness, agility and efficiency when our clients come to him for transaction advice and business-oriented legal solutions. Having transitioned from the role of general counsel at one of Canada’s pre-eminent builder-developers, ...

In her nearly 30 years of practice, Marla has earned a reputation as a thoughtful and compassionate advocate for her clients. Marla’s practice is focused on family law. Whether undertaking matters that are highly complex or more general in nature, Marla applies her extensive experience and practical insight to obtain the best possible outcomes for her clients. She has guided her clients to resolve a wide range of family law issues relating to custody, child and spousal support, and divi...

Sara advises clients on all aspects of privacy and data protection, access to information, health research, the law related to pharmacy and other regulated health professions, and risk management. Her privacy practice includes advising on the privacy implications of service agreements, data sharing arrangements, consent requirements, employee privacy and surveillance. Sara has many years of experience conducting privacy assessments, developing and implementing policies, compliance programs an...

Shane Brown is a partner practising out of the Vancouver office of Thorsteinssons LLP. Shane’s practice focuses on domestic and international tax planning for individuals, trusts, corporations and charities, including: estate planning, corporate reorganizations, divisive reorganizations, business structuring, property acquisitions, entering and exiting the Canadian tax net, and offshore and cross-border structures. Shane also advises non-residents, including persons planning to immigrat...

Vancouver is fast becoming an international city, drawing people from all over the world. Years ago, Lauren moved here from China, where she was born, raised and educated. Today, she is one of just a few English-fluent and native-Chinese litigators practicing within a major law firm in Vancouver. Her cross-cultural background allows her to assist a wide range of clients across a variety of demographics as Vancouver grows more each day into a global hub. After her first university degree in Ch...

Jon Buysen is a partner practicing in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group. Jon has a broad commercial litigation practice focused on corporate and commercial disputes. He has successfully acted on contract disputes, shareholder disputes, real estate disputes, business torts, insolvency matters and various other commercial claims. Jon has appeared before the British Columbia Supreme Court, British Columbia Court of Appeal, Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench, the Federal Court of Ca...