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Mihai Ionescu is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Natural Resources Law. Mihai practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Mihai Ionescu 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 Mihai Ionescu is held by other lawyers.

David Eleff is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Litigation. David practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized David Eleff since 2024. 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 Eleff is held by other lawyers.

Brian Y. Lee is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Information Technology Law, Intellectual Property Law and Technology Law. Brian Y. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Brian Y. Lee since 2013. 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 Brian Y. Lee is held by other lawyers.

Kevin McLaren is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Kevin practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin McLaren 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 Kevin McLaren is held by other lawyers.

Kelly Murray joined Whitelaw Twining in 2017. Prior to joining the firm, Kelly worked for over 17 years with boutique litigation firms in Vancouver and focussed her practice on professional liability claims. Before that she gained early trial experience as an Assistant Crown Attorney in Ontario for four years. She now continues her professional liability practice at Whitelaw Twining defending real estate agents and lawyers against claims made against them in their professional capacity. Kelly...

Mark Wilke PhD is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Mark practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Mark Wilke PhD 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 Wilke PhD is held by other lawyers.

Nicole Garton, TEP, is an Associate Counsel at Lindsay Kenney LLP. As President of Heritage Trust , Nicole leads a regulated financial institution offering executor, trustee, power of attorney, escrow and multi-family office services on behalf of BC resident clients. Nicole is the Past Chair of the Canadian Bar Association Wills and Trusts Subsection (Vancouver). Nicole is a member the Society of Estate and Trust Practitioners (STEP), the Estate Planning Council of BC, the BC Collaborative Ro...

John Ferber has a corporate-commercial law practice focused on mergers and acquisitions, complex corporate reorganizations, and secured credit and loan transactions. His corporate clients benefit from his extensive experience with industries including technology, manufacturing, distribution, business services, retail, construction, professional services, and financial services. His clients range from entrepreneurs to international corporations. John also advises on business structuring, joint...

Kristal was called to the B.C. Bar in 2008 and joined Guild Yule LLP in 2010. As part of her articles, Kristal completed a clerkship at the Supreme Court of British Columbia working directly with four to six justices. Kristal has been recognized by Benchmark Canada as a Future Star in 2020, 2021 and 2022. Kristal’s practice is focused in (defence) litigation with an emphasis on professional negligence in the Health and Education areas, complex personal injury claims, and employment law....

Marshall Pawar is a founding partner of MEP Business Counsel. He regularly advises clients on their day to day corporate and commercial matters as well extraordinary corporate transactions such as mergers & acquisitions and other complex strategic business transactions. His clients range from start-ups and growth-stage companies to mature multinational enterprises, including private and public corporations, not-for-profit organizations, private equity funds, investment banks and entrepren...