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Anastase is a Partner and Leader of the Personal Injury Group at Watson Goepel. With over 30 years of experience in personal injury and insurance law , he has acted for thousands of injured parties at all levels of court in British Columbia. Anastase Maragos’s recognition in Personal Injury Litigation speaks volumes about his dedication to advocating for those who have suffered harm. His empathetic approach, combined with his legal acumen, ensures that our clients seeking justice in per...

Michela V. Fiorido is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Privacy and Data Security Law. Michela V. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Michela V. Fiorido 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 Michela V. Fiorido is held by other lawyers.

Murray Braaten is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Murray practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Murray Braaten 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 Murray Braaten is held by other lawyers.

Thomas Ciz is Counsel in the Tax Practice Group at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia. His practice includes taxation, corporate law, and corporate/commercial matters, with experience advising public and private corporations on a wide range of legal and business issues. Prior to joining Farris LLP, Thomas practiced with a national law firm and has also served as general counsel for public and private companies. Thomas works with clients on matters involving corporate transactions, busi...

Todd Bell is a Partner at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is a litigator with courtroom experience at all levels of court in British Columbia. His practice focuses on Family Law and Family Law Mediation, with an emphasis on resolving disputes through negotiated agreements and mediation whenever possible. When matters cannot be resolved outside the courtroom, Todd represents clients through litigation and trial proceedings. Todd advises clients on a broad range of family law matt...

Michael Dery is a Partner and the group leader of the firm’s Aviation Practice. Mr. Dery is also a past-member of the firm’s Executive Team and served in that role for ten years, from 2011 to 2021. He is also editor of our Aviation Law Blog . With a concentration on aviation law, Mr. Dery represents aviation insurers, airlines, aircraft owners, flight schools, UAV operators, Approved (Aviation) Maintenance Organizations, and Fixed Base Operators in complex litigation and regulator...

Lorne MacLean, K.C. is one of Canada's leading ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) family lawyers and has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in Family Law. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Lorne is the founder of MacLean Law and has been practicing law since 1983. For more than four decades, Lorne has focused on Canada's most complex and high-net-worth family law matters. He regularly acts in high-stakes cases involving international jurisdictional disputes, UHNW spousal and child supp...

Geoff takes a direct, methodical and highly effective approach. He draws on his knowledge of a client’s business and workforce to offer straightforward, practical advice, and in order to create trust, is always pragmatic and realistic about what they can achieve. Geoff is highly productive, taking an organized, systematic and disciplined approach to preparation. He communicates clearly and drives hard to find solutions that are feasible and solid, and which clients can depend on. Geoff ...

Ken Jiang is a partner in the Vancouver office of Thorsteinssons LLP. His practice focuses on domestic and international tax planning, with particular emphasis on cross-border corporate structuring, inbound and outbound investment, and residency planning. His clients include individuals, private and public corporations, trusts, charities, financial institutions, and public bodies. He represents clients in complex tax disputes and audits, and helps them obtain relief under the Canada Revenue A...

Lynsey is a lawyer in the labour and employment group at MLT Aikins, representing public and private sector employers. She regularly advises employers on collective agreement interpretation and bargaining, drafting workplace policies, discipline and discharge, and navigating workplace accommodations and human rights issues. Lynsey also practises in the area of professional regulation and administrative law. In 2022, Lynsey completed the seven-week Innovation Governance Program provided by the...