Janice H. Walton

Salman is chair of our Real Estate Group and co-chair of our Insolvency and Restructuring Group. Salman’s clients range from individuals and small businesses to multinational corporations and large financial institutions. He is also panel counsel for chartered banks and trust companies. His focus is both on advising clients on risk management strategies and on negotiation of effective resolution to complex business disputes. He frequently represents clients involved in cross-border comm...

Robert is a partner working on the Lending/Insolvency team at Koffman Kalef LLP, located in Vancouver, British Columbia. He provides advice and supports senior counsel across a wide range of matters within the Banking and Finance Law sector. His background includes valuable experience in commercial lending from his previous role at a Canadian chartered bank, giving him a comprehensive understanding of finance-related legal issues. In his practice, Robert works with Canadian chartered banks, f...

Dianna Hwang is a Partner at Alexander Holburn. Her practice is primarily litigation-based with an emphasis in Health Law. Dianna has extensive experience representing Health Authorities, hospitals and nurses in medical negligence claims. Her health law practice also includes assisting clients with Human Rights Tribunal and disciplinary complaints. She also advises Health Authorities on matters related to risk management, patient care quality complaints and quality assurance. In addition to h...

When a corporate entity enters the zone of insolvency, many stakeholders are directly impacted: employees, management, trade creditors and lenders. Critical decisions have to be made by the board in real-time. Time is acutely compressed, payroll may be owing, creditors are pressing and deadlines are imminent. Chris is recognized as a leading insolvency lawyer in British Columbia. He is able to calm the waters during these troubled times and develop strategies that give critical breathing room...

Jonathan Hodes practices insurance and environmental litigation. He provides practical and cost-effective advice to Canadian, American, and international clients on product liability, general liability, coverage and environmental matters. In addition, he has completed Pepperdine University’s prestigious "Mediating the Litigated Case" program, and offers his services as a mediator in civil claims. He holds Canadian and U.S. law degrees and a large part of his practice involves assisting ...

Roger Kuypers practices in the areas of life sciences, emerging technologies and intellectual property law in Fasken’s Vancouver office. He is the Chair of the region’s Life Sciences industry group and the Intellectual Property practice group. Roger advises businesses and institutions on the development, acquisition and commercialization of technologies. He also assists with corporate matters, finance and acquisitions. In the life sciences area, his clients include biotech, medica...

Matthew Katsionis is an award-winning trial lawyer in Vancouver who practices exclusively in family law. He has also been featured in The Globe and Mail for his work in the field. Known for his strong advocacy and practical approach, Matthew has built his reputation on guiding clients through complex and challenging family law matters. Before becoming a lawyer, he worked as a teacher, an experience that gives him a distinctive perspective on both the legal system and the family dynamics at th...

Paul was a key contributor in opening the firm’s Kelowna office and his practice focuses on helping clients develop and commercialize their technologies. An engineering and technology lawyer, he has over 25 years’ experience overseeing capital and technology investment in the energy industry and digital and big data technology sector, practicing in the fields of intellectual property; engineering, procurement and construction; strategic sourcing and privacy and data security. He i...

Samantha Mason is an Associate at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia, whose practice focuses on tax law and income tax planning for individuals, businesses, and private entities. She advises clients on a range of tax matters, including corporate reorganizations, estate and succession planning, and other strategic tax considerations. Before joining Farris LLP in 2019, Samantha practiced exclusively in tax planning and tax litigation at another downtown Vancouver law firm. Her background...

David Curtis is a litigation and dispute resolution Partner in the Vancouver office. His practice is focused exclusively on the construction industry. David is a Fellow with the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers and is recognized as a leading construction lawyer by various ranking agencies. David has extensive experience acting for construction owners, design-builders, general contractors, subcontractors, insurers and designers. He has advised clients on numerous types of projects in v...