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Maxwell practices real estate law in British Columbia and Alberta with a focus on commercial leasing, acquisition and mixed-use development. Maxwell has an extensive commercial leasing practice which is focused on representation of institutional and privately owned landlords and representation of tenants leasing large industrial or office premises. He regularly prepares standard form leases for his landlord clients and ensures consistency of final lease documentation across their portfolio. I...

Douglas H. Hopkins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance Practice, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Douglas H. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Douglas H. Hopkins since 2013. 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 Douglas H. Hopkins is held by othe...

Adriana works energetically, assertively and tirelessly to gain the best outcomes for her clients. She focuses on gaining a deep knowledge of her clients’ businesses and objectives, so that she can identify risks early on, offer strategic and cost-efficient advice about managing those risks, solve problems and take preventative steps for the future. With her clients, she is responsive and direct, and also creative, engaging and warm. Adriana provides on-going advice and advocacy to her ...

John Singleton is a principal legal figure in the country’s construction industry, having played key roles in major developments across Western Canada. He founded the firm in Vancouver, in 1982, with a vision of creating a practice that would stand out for its expertise in construction and infrastructure law. Today, Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP serves clients across the country and is recognized internationally for its knowledge and insight. John has acted as Counsel in precede...

Jamie Matthews is a Partner at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia, practising in a broad range of business and transactional matters. His practice includes Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Leasing Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Real Estate Law. Jamie advises private and public companies, lenders, borrowers, investors, and business owners on corporate and commercial transactions across a variety of industries. Jamie’s experience includes advising clients ...

Ron Murray is a Partner at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he leads the firm’s Securities Group. His practice focuses on Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities Law and Mining Law, with more than 25 years of experience advising clients on complex business transactions and regulatory matters. Ron advises public and private companies, limited partnerships, REITs, investment funds, portfolio managers and securities dealers across a range of industries, incl...

Andrea Lejay practises in our business law group, with a focus on corporate law and securities matters. She advises public and private companies on corporate finance transactions, mergers and acquisitions, general corporate matters and securities regulatory compliance. In corporate finance, Andrea represents companies and, as applicable, underwriters, with initial public offerings, prospectus financings, private placements and rights offerings. For M&A, Andrea represents public acquirors ...

Alissa Demerse is a partner at Roper Greyell LLP where she provides practical and strategic advice to employers in all areas of employment and labour law. As RG’s Workplace Safety Practice Lead, Alissa also maintains a specialized practice in occupational health and safety prevention matters, workers’ compensation claims, and human rights law including return to work issues and harassment claims. Alissa’s approach is to be proactively involved with her clients in resolving d...

Nicole practices in all areas of labour and employment law, advising clients on wrongful dismissal, labour relations, human rights and privacy issues. Nicole has represented clients in matters involving labour arbitrations, labour relations boards, employment standards tribunals, human rights tribunals, privacy commissioners, and has appeared before the British Columbia Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Canada. Nicole frequently negotiates collective agreements and provides ...

Donald R. Munroe, K.C. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Donald R. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Donald R. Munroe, K.C. since 2012. 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 Donald R. Munroe, K.C. is held by other lawyers.