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Lindsay Clark is a seasoned corporate and commercial lawyer with a broad, business-facing background advising management teams and investors, with a focus on emerging technology companies. As a knowledge and practice innovation lawyer, she is currently focused on working with Fasken’s Emerging Technology group to capture and share legal knowledge resources, and build improved work processes using AI and other technology tools. Before moving exclusively into a knowledge and practice inno...

For every obstacle and problem there are alternative courses of action. This is a key principle of Aaron’s practice. Clients rely on him to achieve successful outcomes and minimize risk despite challenges. Responsiveness, strategy, creativity and practicality form his approach in resolving issues, addressing risk and achieving successful results for clients. Aaron works with entrepreneurs, family businesses, medium-sized companies as well as larger national and international companies. ...

Zach advises clients across Canada on a broad range of Indigenous and project development matters. Clients rely on Zach to provide timely and practical advice on the Aboriginal law aspects of major projects, existing facilities and M&A transactions. Zach has assisted regulated utilities, resource companies, project developers (Indigenous and non-Indigenous), lenders, investors and contractors with consultation and accommodation obligations, FPIC, environmental approvals, treaty issues, on...

Peter chairs Lawson Lundell's Real Estate Group. His clients include pension funds, utility, mining and pipeline companies and private entities to whom he provides advice on a variety of real estate and corporate structuring matters for all types of projects. He also negotiates a significant volume of retail, office and industrial leases for landlords and tenants.

Taryn Mackie advises clients on all aspects of workplace law in unionized and non-unionized environments, including on collective bargaining, labour relations, human rights, workers' compensation, disability management and workplace accommodations, wrongful dismissals, unjust dismissals, and employment standards. Ms. Mackie regularly prepares and advises upon employment agreements and workplace policies, including executive employment agreements, non-competition and non-solicitation agreement...

David A. Hunter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Trusts and Estates. David A. practices law in Surrey, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized David A. Hunter 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 David A. Hunter is held by other lawyers.

Tim Goepel is a Partner in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group at Watson Goepel LLP. He conducts a broad civil litigation practice that focuses on commercial litigation, claims involving professional negligence, partnership/shareholder disputes, and employment matters. A committed advocate, Tim places a high value on responsiveness and clear communication throughout the dispute-resolution process, ensuring that his clients remain well-apprised each step of the way. Tim has experienc...

Thomas W. Bailey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Thomas W. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas W. Bailey since 2010. 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 Thomas W. Bailey is held by other lawyers.

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

Ed practices in the areas of real estate and municipal law, with a focus on real estate development. He advises clients on a wide range of projects, including industrial site development, heritage designation and density bonusing arrangements, shopping centre rezonings and redevelopments, office and industrial parks, condominium projects, strata title hotels, and mine site development. His experience also includes the subdivision and sale of pulp and saw mills, municipal downtown redevelopmen...