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Michael Manhas is a litigation, administrative law, and regulatory lawyer. He focuses on matters relating to the environment, energy, natural resources, economic regulation, and Indigenous law. Michael regularly represents clients before courts in British Columbia and Alberta, and has extensive experience in administrative proceedings before tribunals, including the British Columbia and Alberta Utilities Commissions, the Environmental Appeal Board, the National Energy Board, the Forest Appeal...

Ben is a business lawyer with over 20 years’ experience representing clients on M&A, private equity, angel and venture capital transactions, and a host of other business law matters. Ben is also an active investor, and is currently Chair of two tech-based companies and a Co-Chair of Tiger 21 (North America’s preeminent peer learning group for successful, active entrepreneurs who are stewarding personal wealth of $10MM and greater ( www.tiger21.com )). Clients include business ...

Paul Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Paul practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Paul Smith since 2006. 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 Paul Smith is held by other lawyers.

Alan takes an engaged, focused and enthusiastic approach to his practice. He thrives on finding solutions and resolutions, which drives him to pay attention to facts and details, never assume anything, and meticulously gather information to make the case solid. He brings both a serious focus and a sense of humour. Alan is a leading lawyer in workers’ compensation and occupational health and safety issues. His practice focuses on representing employers in matters involving assessments, o...

Gerald A. (Gerry) Cuttler, K.C. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Gerald A. (Gerry) practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Gerald A. (Gerry) Cuttler, K.C. since 2026. 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 Gerald A....

Founding partner with 28 years of experience providing legal counsel in the areas of content creation, entertainment, TV and motion picture production, financing and distribution, digital media, animation and licensing. Extensive experience in structuring the financing and distribution of international TV series and motion picture co-productions and co-ventures. Exclusively represents content producers, financiers, writers, animation studios, performers, distributors, studios and private inve...

Dean O’Leary is a Partner at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia, whose practice focuses on Corporate Law, Energy Law, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. He advises clients on a broad range of business and commercial matters, including corporate reorganizations, corporate financings, business acquisitions and divestitures, share and asset purchase transactions, property rezoning, expropriations, and the drafting of legislation to facilitate complex transactions. Dean works with bus...

Menka Sull is a member of the firm’s Construction + Engineering, Insurance and Administrative Law Practices. Her practice is litigation-focused and includes a variety of areas of law including, construction litigation, occupiers’ liability claims and professional negligence and disciplinary matters. Within her professional liability practice, Menka specializes in representing the interests of engineers and lawyers in litigation arising out of professional activities. She regularly...

Abbas Sabur is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Director and Officer Liability Practice and Securities Law. Abbas practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Abbas Sabur since 2020. 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 Abba...

Samantha Simpson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Samantha practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Samantha Simpson 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 Samantha Simpson is held by other lawyers.