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Jenny Francis is Managing Partner of the Firm’s BC Region, with primary responsibility for leadership of the Firm’s Vancouver and Surrey offices. As Regional Managing Partner, Jenny is responsible for managing operations in the region as well as developing and implementing the region’s strategic direction. In her leadership, Jenny is committed to furthering Fasken’s position as a trusted advisor to clients and as a place where bright, talented, and collegial people wan...

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...

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

Scott Harcus, Partner, is the leader of Alexander Holburn’s Environmental Practice and a member of the Construction + Engineering and Insurance Practice Groups. Scott’s practice is focused on dispute resolution which includes mediations, arbitration, regulatory hearings and trials. Scott represents a major Canadian oil company in matters involving contaminated sites. Scott also assists clients in the insurance and construction industries with drafting contracts, policy wording, an...

Loyalty, relationships and experience shape our businesses and communities. Kevin is proud to serve clients who share these values as they work to build our city and province. He helps them provide and access the funding required for their commercial enterprises and projects, which form the infrastructure of our community. Work Highlights Expo Lands Advice on the financing and development of the former Expo Lands University of British Columbia Ongoing assistance on financing, expansion and de...

David J. McGruder is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. David J. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized David J. McGruder since 2008. 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 David J. McGruder is held by other lawyers.

Joe Murphy, K.C., is a founding partner of Murphy Battista LLP. Since establishing the firm in 1982, Joe's unwavering commitment to exceptional client service has been a driving force behind the firm's remarkable growth, making it a trusted resource for countless clients. Joe grew up in a medical family, and his extensive medical knowledge and experience dealing with complex medical evidence have uniquely positioned him for personal injury and medical negligence cases. His pre-law background ...

Matthew Nathanson is a criminal defence lawyer with over 25 years of experience. He specializes in complex criminal cases and has extensive experience in constitutional matters, media sensitive cases and appeals. He has represented clients in various provinces and has argued cases in the Federal Court of Canada and Supreme Court of Canada.

David Pilley is a partner at Harper Grey. His practice focuses primarily on the defence of physicians in civil and administrative matters. David is one of our main internal experts on matters involving medical litigation as it involves mental health law. David has appeared at all levels of court in British Columbia, and has represented clients at inquests and other administrative proceedings.

Nicole practices in all areas of labour and employment law, advising clients on wrongful dismissal, labour relations, human rights and privacy issues. Nicole has represented clients in matters involving labour arbitrations, labour relations boards, employment standards tribunals, human rights tribunals, privacy commissioners, and has appeared before the British Columbia Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Canada. Nicole frequently negotiates collective agreements and provides ...