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

Matthew (Matt) Ghikas, FCIArb is a leading energy and regulatory counsel who is also available to act as arbitrator or mediator in energy, natural resource and other commercial disputes. He has practiced law for over 25 years, primarily in British Columbia but also in proceedings across western Canada. He has been a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) since 2018, is a roster arbitrator for arbitral institutions and has acted as arbitrator in a variety of matters. Matt ha...

Mark's practice encompasses all areas of Canadian taxation, including mergers and acquisitions, financings, initial public offerings, corporate reorganizations and dispute resolution. He also has experience in corporate governance, secured project financing, public offerings, and mergers and acquisitions as in house counsel. Mark was a partner at Farris from May 2009 to March 2012, and rejoined in September 2018. From March 2012 to August 2018 Mark was general counsel of Seaspan Corporation, ...

Stephen Coyle's practice is specific to litigation and alternative dispute resolution for design consultants, owners, contractors, insurers and many of the other stakeholders involved in construction projects. In particular, Stephen is often appointed by insurers to defend design consultants captured by construction disputes, or other insureds under project-specific insurance policies. Stephen understands the construction industry and appreciates the significant risks and costs all stakeholde...

Jeffrey Vicq is a partner of the firm and a member of the Intellectual Property and Information Technology Groups. He has extensive experience with intellectual property law matters and with complex commercial law issues that typically arise in the development, implementation, exploitation and transfer of information technology-related products and services. Intellectual Property Services Trademark registration, enforcement, licensing and portfolio counseling Copyright registration, enforceme...

Joel is a Partner in Harper Grey’s Health Law, Commercial Litigation, Professional Regulation, and Insurance Law practice groups. Joel’s practice focuses on professional liability; commercial litigation, including multi-party cases and class actions; insurance litigation; and administrative law. He routinely acts as counsel on complex cases and appeals. He has represented clients at all levels of court in British Columbia and before various administrative tribunals. Joel is the fi...

Infrastructure and condominiums. At first blush, these two areas of practice, which make up Allyson’s primary areas of practice, would not appear to have very much in common with each other. However, what Allyson sees in both areas is a transformation of the way we live in British Columbia. With a straightforward approach and direct advice, Allyson’s priority is helping clients move forward with their projects. Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement Services Procurement is...

Stacey Silber is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Stacey, 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 Stacey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joyce Lee is a partner at Deloitte Legal Canada LLP. Her practice involves tax advice and planning including private and public corporate tax planning, corporate reorganizations, personal and estate tax planning, domestic and offshore trust planning, advising charitable organizations and advising on federal tax issues, including voluntary disclosures, net worth assessments and audit strategy. Her practice is focused on Canadian tax issues involving Asia-Pacific clients. Joyce was admitted to ...

Laesha J. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law and Appellate Practice. Laesha, 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 Laesha is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lindsie is exceptionally organized and efficient. A believer in practical, straightforward advice, she works to help employers identify problems early, so they can manage their workforces more easily. When a problem does arise, she uses the law to find a durable and effective solution. Lindsie’s labour and employment law practice is a mix of day-to-day interaction with clients on labour, employment and human rights issues, as well as representation of employers in labour arbitrations, l...