Fred R. Pletcher

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 ...

Jack Yong is a partner and leader of the Asia Pacific Group with Lawson Lundell's Vancouver office, practicing corporate and commercial law and providing clients with strategic counsel in diverse areas of business law. In all of his work, Jack brings a practical, business-minded approach to get the best results for his clients. He is proficient in written Chinese and spoken Mandarin and Cantonese, and is able to deliver legal services in both English and Chinese.

Mandeep’s practice deals mainly with banks and private lenders in both secured and unsecured financing transactions. Mandeep has experience in the preparation and negotiation of loan and security documentation for real estate financing, including construction lending and permanent financing, subordinated debt financing and related intercreditor arrangements, leasing and other asset-based financing structures, hedging, securitization and aircraft finance. He serves as counsel to insuranc...

Victor Ing is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Victor practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Victor Ing since 2021. 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 Victor Ing is held by other lawyers.

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...

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...

Sharon MacMillan practices commercial real estate law, advising clients on all aspects of real estate transactions including financing, acquisitions, dispositions, subdivision and development, as well as environmental, strata property and commercial lease matters. Her clients include landlords, tenants, lending institutions, developers and strata corporations. Real estate development: Sharon advises developers on all aspects of the development process, including acquisitions, approvals and zo...

Tara Amiri-Khaledi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Tara practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Tara Amiri-Khaledi since 2025. 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 Tara Amiri-Khaledi is held by other lawyers.

Mark Pontin is a leading commercial litigator in Vancouver, BC. With a focus on corporate and securities litigation, Mark represents clients in a wide range of shareholder disputes including oppression and dissent proceedings, derivative actions and proxy contests. In addition, Mark has extensive experience in real estate disputes, and matters involving civil fraud. Mark has successfully represented both regional and national companies in commercial disputes.

Andrea Frisby is a Partner in the Private Wealth Group at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her practice focuses on trusts and estates, including estate and trust planning, estate administration, and succession planning for individuals and families. Andrea advises clients on the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, representation agreements, and other testamentary instruments tailored to their personal, family, and business objectives. Andrea also assists executors, trus...