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Paul Armitage is a partner in the firm's Vancouver office practising in the Intellectual Property and Technology Law Groups. His practice focuses on procurement, technology licensing, outsourcing, commercial contracts, privacy law, data security, cloud computing, e-commerce, and anti-spam and anti-spyware (CASL) compliance. Paul has extensive experience in the information technology, financial services, telecommunications, life sciences and health industries, as well as infrastructure and fac...

When Silvia decides to take on a challenge, she really goes for it. After launching a successful career as a civil and employment lawyer in her native Brazil, Silvia decided to immigrate to Canada without having set foot here before. Undaunted by the Canadian licensing process, she worked her way through another law degree, a second career as an immigration paralegal and a third career as a mother to two boys. She’s now returned to where she started, this time tackling the practice of C...

J. Kendal Paul is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Trusts and Estates. J. Kendal, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Kendal is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Morgyn Chandler is the Managing Partner of Hammerco Lawyers LLP, with offices in Vancouver and on Vancouver Island. Morgyn has over 12 years of experience in personal injury, with a focus on sexual assault and abuse litigation. She has gained a reputation as a forceful advocate for her clients; achieving successful resolution based on persuasive and astute legal strategies. Morgyn believes that establishing and maintaining open, honest, and ongoing communication with her clients is critical t...

Jared Bachynski is a partner in the Corporate and Securities Group and a member of the Technology Group. He advises on a range of Canadian and cross-border transactions, including public and private M&A, equity financings, growth equity investments, joint ventures, and general corporate and securities matters. Jared is recognized as a leading lawyer in Corporate/Commercial by Chambers Canada , and by the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in Corporate Mid-Market, Mergers & Acquisitions,...

Anita , Associate Counsel at Watson Goepel , has been recognized since 2025 for her exemplary work in Immigration Law . Her immigration practice is informed by her extensive background, including her role as Assistant Deputy Chair of the Immigration Appeal Division of the Immigration and Refugee Board, where she skillfully handles a variety of immigration matters, including hearings before the Immigration and Refugee Board and Federal Court. In addition, Anita has over 25 years of experience ...

Eric Clavier is a trusts and estate litigation lawyer in Fasken’s Vancouver office, assisting clients with resolving contentious matters related to wills, trusts, undue influence and incapacity claims, committeeship applications, unjust enrichment claims, breach of fiduciary duties cases, abuse of powers of attorney claims, breach of trust claims, and passing of accounts. Providing innovative solutions to disputes arising from estate planning, wills, trusts and personal documents, Eric&...

Angela Thiele is a partner with Lindsay Kenney LLP. Ms. Thiele addresses complex divorce issues, property division, protecting business interests, custody and access disputes, tax implications upon marriage breakdown, and support payments. A trained mediator, she helps to guide the work of LK Law’s other divorce lawyers, child custody lawyers, and family law lawyers. Ms. Thiele appears at all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada, and has taken cases before many adminis...

Mihai Ionescu is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Natural Resources Law. Mihai, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mihai is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rod Talaifar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Mining Law, Natural Resources Law and Securities Law. Rod, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rod is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.