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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...

Adriana works energetically, assertively and tirelessly to gain the best outcomes for her clients. She focuses on gaining a deep knowledge of her clients’ businesses and objectives, so that she can identify risks early on, offer strategic and cost-efficient advice about managing those risks, solve problems and take preventative steps for the future. With her clients, she is responsive and direct, and also creative, engaging and warm. Adriana provides on-going advice and advocacy to her ...

Sunjeet Deol is a member of the firm’s Insurance, Class Actions, Construction + Engineering and Motor Vehicle Practices. His practice is primarily litigation based with a focus on matters involving coverage disputes, personal injury, property damage, product liability, professional liability and commercial host liability. He frequently acts as counsel on casualty claims, prosecutes subrogated recovery matters, defends coverage claims, property damage claims and professional liability cl...

Zach advises clients across Canada on a broad range of Indigenous and project development matters. Clients rely on Zach to provide timely and practical advice on the Aboriginal law aspects of major projects, existing facilities and M&A transactions. Zach has assisted regulated utilities, resource companies, project developers (Indigenous and non-Indigenous), lenders, investors and contractors with consultation and accommodation obligations, FPIC, environmental approvals, treaty issues, on...

Rob Lonergan is a recognized environmental law lawyer practicing in Fasken’s Vancouver office. Environmental assessment and environmental, energy and transportation regulation and litigation are Rob’s specialties. He also has experience in Indigenous litigation. He acts principally for energy companies, public utilities and resource oil and gas companies, marine terminal operators, commercial carriers (rail, truck and marine), and mining companies.

Paulina Kam is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Paulina practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Paulina Kam since 2026. 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 Paulina Kam is held by other lawyers.

Irwin Nathanson, K.C. is one of the top trial and appellate lawyers in British Columbia, and has litigated many of British Columbia’s leading complex business disputes. Leading publications have referred to Mr. Nathanson, saying: "Irwin is still going like a champ, a ‘senior statesmen’ who still doesn’t miss a beat“; You won’t find a better litigator anywhere in the country”; “He is the biggest gun in Vancouver”; He is “resolute, coo...

Brad Sollis is a partner in our business law team, where he advises private and public companies on all aspects of corporate and commercial law, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, joint ventures, the formation and structuring of businesses, financings and due diligence. He works with clients in a wide range of industry sectors, including manufacturing, technology, hospitality, infrastructure, real estate, mining and construction. He also regularly acts for private ...

Matthew E. Mitchell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Matthew E. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew E. Mitchell since 2020. 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 Matthew E. Mitchell is held by other lawyers.

Richard Sarabando's practice focuses on all aspects of commercial law with a particular emphasis on advising clients on banking, corporate lending, acquisition finance, infrastructure and project finance, mezzanine finance, structured finance, asset-based lending and real estate finance transactions. His involvement in a wide variety of transactions in these areas includes financing the acquisition and development of commercial real estate, financing the acquisition of businesses, including s...