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Cecilia is a commercial lawyer and a member of Lawson Lundell’s Corporate Commercial and Technology groups. Her practice is primarily focused on providing technology companies with practical, business-oriented legal advice with an eye to identifying solutions and minimizing risk. Informed by her first-hand experience as in-house counsel in leading companies, Cecilia advises a broad range of participants in the technology sector, including early-stage companies, growth-stage companies, e...

Shelley Chapelski is the leader of a team of experienced shipping lawyers within the transport team in Canada. Her practice encompasses both transactional and litigation aspects of maritime law, including maritime contracts, torts, liability claims, creditor's remedies and marine insurance matters. She has been recognized by her clients and colleagues as one of the leading maritime lawyers in Canada. Shelley drafts and advises on a wide array charter parties, contracts of carriage, moorage co...

Jonathan Van Netten is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Jonathan practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan Van Netten 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 Jonathan Van Netten is held by other lawyers.

Jill Swanston is a partner working at the firm's Vancouver office. Jill specializes in Canadian taxation with an emphasis on corporate reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, and structuring financings. Jill has advised both Canadian and international private and public entities in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, technology, natural resources, entertainment, and transportation. Prior to practicing law, Jill practiced tax as a Chartered Accountant and was a senior manager ...

Rebecca Cleary is a member of the firm’s Construction + Engineering, Insurance and Environmental Practices. Rebecca has an active commercial construction practice. She has assisted owners, trades and consultants with contract disputes, builders’ liens and construction litigation. Rebecca also defends construction professionals including developers, architects, engineers, trades and land surveyors, in a wide variety of error and omission claims.

As a partner at Lindsay Kenney LLP, Chris Martin has broad litigation experience in a variety of corporate commercial matters, including resolving contractual, corporate governance, shareholder and partnership disputes. He has appeared as counsel in all levels of court in British Columbia as well as the Federal Court of Canada. As an experienced employment lawyer, Chris represents employers and employees in wrongful dismissal and discrimination matters. In his practice, he successfully acts f...

Mike Stephens is a leading information technology law Partner in the Vancouver office of Fasken. A recognized leader in the British Columbia technology ecosystem and a dedicated advocate for clients, Mike represents companies in all stages of their development, with a particular focus on early-stage entrepreneurs, start-ups and emerging growth companies. An experienced M&A and securities lawyer, Mike also counsels emerging growth companies from their foundation all the way to IPO or an ex...

Randal Dhaliwal is a partner in Fasken’s Surrey office with a focus on secured lending, debt financings and real estate development. He acts for a variety of financial institutions, real estate developers and businesses. Randal regularly advises on the structure of financings, registration of security, and the acquisition, development and sale of real property. He is known for combining a practical business-oriented approach with an ability to manage work in a cost-effective manner.

Andrea Zwack is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law and Labour and Employment Law. Andrea practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Andrea Zwack since 2019. 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 Andrea Zwack is held by other lawyers.

Robert McDonell is a Vancouver-based litigator with Farris LLP whose practice focuses on Administrative and Public Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, and Product Liability Law. He represents clients before the British Columbia Supreme Court, the British Columbia Court of Appeal, the Federal Court of Canada, and the Supreme Court of Canada in a wide range of civil and regulatory matters involving governments, public bodies, and businesses across multiple industries. Robert advises and r...