David Spratley

One look at today’s most successful businesses and organizations, and it is easy to see what they have in common: access and networks that allow them to connect with markets and people that promote growth and opportunities. Over the course of Lyall’s career, he has been a leader in British Columbia’s business, government, advanced education and philanthropic communities, and he has built a broad legal practice alongside strong relationships with other such leaders. As a resu...

Julia K. Lockhart is a talented trial, appellate and research lawyer who carries on a general administrative and commercial litigation practice, focussing on complex commercial disputes and challenging administrative law issues. Julia has been a partner at Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP since 2020 and she demonstrates excellence and precision in her work as an advocate, as well as leadership and compassion in her work generally. Julia regularly advises the Law Society of British Colu...

Growing up working Saturdays and summers in the small business his father started, Richard experienced firsthand the things that are needed to keep a business going. Early mornings. Hard work. Keeping customers happy. Today, with a legal practice focused on providing tax, trust and estate advice, Richard still draws on those early lessons, recognizing that he is dealing with people’s livelihoods and families. He works with our clients to define their family, business and tax objectives ...

Tatjana Obradovic is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law. Tatjana practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Tatjana Obradovic since 2025. 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 Tatjana Obradovic is held by other lawyers.

Sunjeet Deol is a Partner and a member of the firm’s Insurance, Construction + Engineering, Class Actions, and Product Liability Practices. His practice focuses on complex insurance coverage, high-value civil litigation, technically demanding claims, and strategic resolution of matters involving insurers, insured businesses, and institutional clients. Sunjeet is trusted by insurers, insured businesses, and institutional clients to advise on and manage complex, high-value claims involvin...

Peter is a senior litigator with more than 30 years of experience representing clients in complex civil and commercial disputes. His practice spans a wide range of matters, including fraud-related claims, professional negligence, product liability, insurance defence and coverage, defamation, and real property disputes. He also advises on banking and insolvency litigation, estate litigation and administration, and corporate and commercial conflicts. He has appeared before all levels of court i...

Chris Colonval is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Chris practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Chris Colonval since 2025. 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 Chris Colonval is held by other lawyers.

Shauna R. Gersbach is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Shauna R. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Shauna R. Gersbach since 2027. 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 Shauna R. Gersbach is held by other lawyers.

Michael Korbin is a Partner in the labour and employment group at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia. He advises and represents employers in a broad range of workplace and employment matters, including labour arbitrations, labour board proceedings, human rights complaints, workers’ compensation matters, employment standards disputes, and wrongful dismissal actions. Michael acts for employers across a variety of industries and sectors, including post-secondary institutions, newspa...

Jennifer MacGregor-Greer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Jennifer practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer MacGregor-Greer since 2025. 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 Jennifer MacGregor-Greer is held by other lawyers.