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Kacey advises and represents private and public employers on all aspects of the employment relationship. In particular, she focuses on grievances, human rights issues, wrongful dismissals, discrimination claims, policy reviews, and employment agreements. She has appeared before the Supreme Court of British Columbia and the BC Court of Appeal, as well as the BC Labour Relations Board, the Canada Industrial Relations Board, the BC Human Rights Tribunal, and the Workers’ Compensation Appea...

David Baxter received his law degree from the University of Toronto and earlier graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from the University of British Columbia. He was admitted to the British Columbia Bar in 1994. David’s practice focuses on tax planning for individuals, trusts and corporations in both domestic and international matters, including divisive reorganizations, estate planning, business structuring and sales, life insurance matters, foreign affiliates and cros...

Adam practices commercial and general insurance defence litigation, with an emphasis on errors and omissions, medical malpractice, highways liability, products liability and coverage disputes. He was first called to the Bar in New Zealand, and upon admission practiced with a leading New Zealand litigation firm, focusing on insurance defence. Adam practiced there for approximately 3 years, before leaving to travel in 1997. After his travels, Adam practiced in London, England with a leading ins...

Michal is a trusted, strategic advisor. He appreciates that only by understanding his clients can one truly help achieve their goals. Michal is client-centered because he’s been in our clients’ shoes. He was an in-house counsel for almost six years at UBC. He knows the value of responsiveness and efficiency and providing clear, actionable advice on time and on budget. As a Partner at Clark Wilson, Michal is able to draw on the expertise of the firm’s cross-disciplinary teams...

Navigating legal matters involving the death or incapacity of a loved one is an emotionally-charged experience, which many clients find difficult. For a decade, clients have entrusted Gordon to guide them through their estates and trusts disputes with practical advice, sound strategy, and unwavering support throughout the process. Whether client matters are ultimately resolved through negotiations or in the courtroom, Gordon knows that preparation and positioning from the outset are critical ...

Paul Grewal is a partner and Banking & Finance lawyer in Fasken’s BC region. Paul acts for buyers, sellers, investors, developers and lenders in all aspects of real estate and development. He also has experience with mortgage investment corporations and a range of commercial transactions. Paul assists financial institutions, alternative lenders, and borrowers with structuring and executing various financing transactions, including residential mortgage loans, asset-based lending, and...

Dwight Dee, TEP, has a business law and estates and trusts practice with a focus on private client services. Dwight works with individuals and families in the areas of estate and incapacity planning, trusts, succession planning, and elder law matters. Dwight also has extensive experience in all aspects of business law. Dwight regularly assists clients with the preparation of wills, enduring powers of attorneys, family trusts, alter ego and joint spousal trusts, and healthcare representation a...

Guy J. Collette is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Litigation. Guy J. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Guy J. Collette since 2015. 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 Guy J. Collette is held by other lawyers.

Stephanie Gutierrez is Co-Leader of Fasken’s Labour and Employment group for the British Columbia region. She is a key part of the largest labour and employment team in Canada, and, through her day-to-day guidance and expertise, actively contributes to the group’s Band 1 ranking by Chambers Canada. Stephanie partners with her clients to meet their business goals and craft solutions that make sense in large, complex work environments. Companies value Stephanie’s practical, cl...

Jason Yamashita is an Associate with Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia, practicing in the areas of administrative and public law and corporate and commercial litigation. Jason has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in administrative and public law and corporate and commercial litigation. He has been included based on peer-review feedback from lawyers practicing in similar areas of law and geographic regions. Based in Vancouver, Jason advises clients on complex litigation, re...