Donald P. "Don" Lidstone, K.C.

James Goulden is a senior member of our litigation group. His practice is focused on trial and arbitration work in commercial and administrative disputes. James is also a member of our special situations team that deals with public company disputes, such as proxy fights and takeover bids. Mr. Goulden has appeared before all levels of court in British Columbia, as well as the Federal Court and various administrative tribunals. He has acted as counsel in a broad range of commercial cases involv...

Stephen M. Fitterman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Director and Officer Liability Practice and Environmental Law. Stephen M., 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 Stephen M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Maggie is a partner at Roper Greyell where she practises in all areas of employment and labour law. She provides clients with practical and strategic advice in her role as a trusted advisor. Maggie’s goal is to understand the world her clients operate in – applying her legal knowledge in a pragmatic way and providing user-friendly advice. She builds strong relationships with her clients and works collaboratively with them to navigate a variety of unionized and non-unionized workpl...

Jordan practises in all areas of labour and employment law with an emphasis on workplace privacy issues, litigation, labour advocacy, regulatory advice and leads the firm’s Freedom of Information and Privacy Law practice. He is a firm believer in immersing himself in his clients’ businesses to ensure a full understanding of their industries, requirements, and challenges. Jordan works with clients to identify practical and creative solutions to issues before they arise, and advocat...

Brian practices corporate and securities law with a primary focus on capital market transactions, including listing transactions, equity financings, and mergers and acquisitions. He also provides ongoing advice to public and private companies regarding corporate governance, continuous disclosure obligations, and various other corporate and securities law compliance matters. Brian was selected for inclusion in the 2023 Edition The Best Lawyers in Canada™ for his work in Mining Law.

Victor Gerchikov is a partner in the Corporate and Securities Group of the Vancouver office. Victor’s practice is primarily focused on securities, corporate finance, public and private M&A, joint ventures, general corporate and commercial matters. In addition, Victor represents issuers and underwriters in equity offerings and advises public companies with respect to corporate governance matters, securities law compliance and stock exchange regulations. Victor’s industry experi...

Rod practices in the area of corporate and commercial litigation, administrative and constitutional law, and employment law. He has appeared before all levels of court in British Columbia, the Supreme Court of Canada, and at numerous tribunals. Rod also advises post-secondary institutions on a wide range of administrative and governance issues. Rod’s legal positions are solidly grounded in reason and he is widely recognized as being an intelligent and tough litigator. Clients consistent...

Shona Sinclair is Corporate Counsel in the Vancouver office of Stikeman Elliott. With a broad practice background in the firm’s Corporate and Securities and Banking groups, Shona advises on and supports a wide range of transactions and corporate matters spanning secured financings, shareholder and limited partnership arrangements, securities law and regulatory compliance, corporate governance and general commercial matters. Having spent several years seconded to clients of the firm, Sho...

Tara Watson is a partner practicing in the Banking & Finance Group. Her practice focuses on banking, corporate finance and public private partnerships (PPP). She acts for lenders or borrowers in connection with all aspects of domestic, cross-border, and international banking and lending transactions.

Natalie Marach is an associate in the Commercial Real Estate Group in the Vancouver office. Natalie’s practice focuses on complex land assemblies and redevelopment projects, real estate transactions, commercial and ground leasing and all aspects of major multi-use development projects, including structuring, rezoning, permitting, subdivision, environmental and municipal/regulatory approvals.