Donald J. "Don" Smith

Kimberley Cook is a partner working out of the Vancouver and Toronto offices of Thorsteinssons LLP whose practice focuses on tax litigation and representation. Called to the bar in 1987, she has appeared on numerous occasions before the Tax Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court of Canada, the British Columbia Supreme Court, the British Columbia Court of Appeal, the Provincial Court of British Columbia, the Ontario Superior Court of Justic...

Scott is a Shareholder and member of Boughton’s Commercial Litigation and Construction Litigation Groups. Scott articled at Boughton in 2003 and was called to the bar in 2004. He has been a member of Boughton’s Student Committee or Associate Development Committee for most of his time at the firm. Scott’s practice is primarily focussed on litigation of construction, lease, real estate and contractual disputes. His clients include owners, developers, landlords, tenants, contra...

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...

Andrea Zwack is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law and Labour and Employment Law. Andrea practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Andrea Zwack since 2019. 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 Andrea Zwack is held by other lawyers.

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.

Kevin acts on behalf of individuals that need help. This often involves people who have been injured through medical errors or other accidents. He also works for people that have been wrongfully denied coverage by their insurance company on a range of matters from losing their homes in a fire to being denied the security promised by their long-term disability benefits provider. In either instance, the best part of his work is being able to help individuals who are going through difficult time...

Roch Ripley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Information Technology Law, Intellectual Property Law and Technology Law. Roch practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Roch Ripley since 2019. 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 Roch Ripley is held by other lawyers.

Brian Fast practises corporate-commercial law with a focus on securities and corporate finance. He has advised clients on initial public offerings, short form and shelf prospectus financings, mergers and acquisitions, reverse takeovers, corporate restructurings and reorganizations, and qualifying transactions, as well as capital alterations and the preparation of documentation for related transactions on all major Canadian and U.S. stock exchanges. He also frequently advises clients on corpor...

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.

Rob Sider, KC, is the head of the Labour, Employment and Human Rights Group at Lawson Lundell. His practice focuses on management-side labour and employment law. He advises on labour and employment aspects of commercial transactions and day-to-day labour and employment issues. His work includes labour and employment litigation, arbitrations, human rights, employment standards (including director and officer liability issues), collective bargaining and workers compensation. Rob has appeared in...