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

David McKnight is a Partner, and the leader of Alexander Holburn’s Administrative Law, Police Law, Employment and Human Rights Law, and Defamation + Publication Risk Management Practice Groups. David is also a member of the Insurance and Local Government Practices. His practice is in the area of insurance litigation defence and includes construction litigation, fire loss, police claims, personal injury, property damage, administrative law and defamation. David also regularly provides co...

Joel Camley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Leasing Law and Real Estate Law. Joel, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nigel practices general insurance litigation, primarily in personal injury defence, and leads our Defamation and Abuse Litigation groups. He finds creative solutions for clients in claims involving anything from occupier’s liability to nuisance to defamation. Meticulous preparation and strategizing have been the keys to Nigel’s success. He has extensive trial experience, appearing many times in the Supreme and Appeal Courts of British Columbia. Nigel is passionate about educating ...

A. Brent Kerr KC is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. A. Brent, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which A. Brent is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

E. Craig Watson brings a wealth of experience to Meridian Law Group , which he joined in 2019. A graduate of Queen's University Law School (1993), he was admitted to the bar in Ontario (1994) and British Columbia (1995). Marked by over two decades of practice in the Lower Mainland, Craig is a seasoned litigator renowned for his commitment as a determined advocate for his clients. He skillfully represents both plaintiffs and defendants across a broad range of complex disputes. His core practic...

David McDonald is a leading labour, employment and human rights lawyer in Vancouver. Employers seek out David’s skills as strategic counsel in workplace law. David proactively works with clients to find solutions to employment issues. He has a particular focus on labour relations and collective bargaining. He also gives advice in all areas of employment law, human rights in the workplace and occupational health and safety. David shares his expertise with clients and professional organiz...

Steve Saville has an active corporate/commercial transactional practice in Fasken’s Vancouver office. From advising public and private multinational corporations and middle market businesses, in a broad range of industry sectors, Steve’s clients seek him out for complicated domestic and international ventures as well as routine matters. A collaborative and persistent practitioner, Steve effectively counsels clients on public and private financings, and mergers and acquisitions. Cl...

Rod is Associate Counsel with Harper Grey and the Co-Chair of our Securities Group. Consistently ranked as a leader in his field by ranking publications including Lexpert, Best Lawyers, Chambers, and Benchmark, he has established a reputation for himself among clients and colleagues as dependable, hardworking, and knowledgeable. Rod is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, an invitation-only trial lawyer honorary society where Fellows are selected and invited into Fellowship after be...

Samantha practices all aspects of income tax planning at Farris. Samantha practiced exclusively in tax planning and litigation for several years at another downtown Vancouver firm. She took a break from her legal career to spend time with family and joined Farris upon her return to practice in 2019.

Gavin is extremely well known in the labour law community, and was voted by his peers as Labour and Employment Law Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in Canada in 2012. He brings a wealth of experience working with clients in the labour and employment field and has a deep knowledge of the history, origins and key issues in law. Gavin intuitively understands the forces and dynamics of a situation and provides his clients with expert, straightforward advice. Gavin’s practice focuses on la...