Craig Chiasson

Matt Keen is an energy regulatory lawyer who practises in the inter-related areas of energy law, environmental assessment and permitting, tolls and tariffs, and issues concerning Indigenous peoples. He appears before tribunals such as the British Columbia Utilities Commission, Environmental Appeal Board, Alberta Utilities Commission, and the National Energy Board of Canada. Matt has extensive experience with major industrial facility applications and the associated environmental assessment an...

Aubrie Girou is a Partner at the firm, Leader of our Estate Litigation Group, and a member of our Wills, Estates + Trusts Practice Group. Aubrie practices exclusively in the area of wills, estates + trusts, and incapacity and maintains both a solicitor’s and litigation practice. She assists clients with all aspects of contentious disputes – simple and complex – that can arise on death or incapacity including wills variation, unjust enrichment, constructive or resulting trust...

Joven Narwal is a leading Vancouver trial and appellate lawyer whose practice is devoted to complex and serious cases where liberty and reputation are at stake, primarily in the areas of criminal litigation, securities litigation, professional regulation, and specialty civil litigation involving criminal overtones. Inducted into Best Lawyers Canada, he has also been recognized as a “Litigation Star” and shortlisted for “White Collar Crime / Enforcement Lawyer of the Year&rdq...

Jason Yamashita is an Associate with Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia, practicing in the areas of administrative and public law and corporate and commercial litigation. Jason has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in administrative and public law and corporate and commercial litigation. He has been included based on peer-review feedback from lawyers practicing in similar areas of law and geographic regions. Based in Vancouver, Jason advises clients on complex litigation, re...

With nearly twenty years of experience, Mandeep has established a reputation for herself among clients and colleagues providing innovative solutions to complex issues. Mandeep maintains a busy practice focused on health law and professional regulation. She recognizes the complicated nature of the areas in which she practices, and approaches each of her files with legal acumen and unique insight. Mandeep assists clients with respect to civil legal matters and disciplinary matters before the Co...

Arthur M. Grant is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Arthur M. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Arthur M. Grant since 2024. 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 Arthur M. Grant is held by other lawyers.

Brett Kagetsu is a partner in Gowling WLG's Vancouver office and is the head of the Business Department of the Vancouver office. He previously served as former vice-chair of the firm's Corporate Finance, M&A and Private Equity Practice Group. He has over 20 years' experience in leading the successful completion of financings, stock exchange listings and merger transactions. Brett assists his public company clients with all legal aspects of their businesses, including securities law and st...

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.

Michael has extensive experience representing both lenders and borrowers in a wide range of transactions involving debt financing, including operating and term credit facilities provided by banks and other financial institutions (both individually or as part of a syndicate), acquisition financing, including leveraged buyout transactions which frequently involve multiple tiers of secured and unsecured debt, commercial lease financing, asset-based loan facilities and subordinated or mezzanine d...

Melanie Vipond is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Melanie practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Melanie Vipond since 2022. 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 Melanie Vipond is held by other lawyers.