John Burns

Businesses regularly engage in a myriad of complex corporate, commercial and securities transactions. Mauro leverages over two decades of practice to provide creative, strategic and practical solutions to assist issuers, investors and entrepreneurs navigate the complex legal and regulatory issues on matters of commercial, corporate finance and securities law. Junior issuers and venture investors often negotiate creative corporate, commercial and securities transactions; transactions which req...

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...

Vancouver is fast becoming an international city, drawing people from all over the world. Years ago, Lauren moved here from China, where she was born, raised and educated. Today, she is one of just a few English-fluent and native-Chinese litigators practicing within a major law firm in Vancouver. Her cross-cultural background allows her to assist a wide range of clients across a variety of demographics as Vancouver grows more each day into a global hub. After her first university degree in Ch...

David G. Wong is a Partner and co-leader of the Labour, Employment and Human Rights group, he is also the leader of the firm’s national Human Rights practice. His practice includes advice to and representation of organizations in all areas of human rights law as well as in the areas of labour and employment law. David has appeared before all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada. David provides strategic advice and guidance to organizations in all matters relating to hu...

Patrick F. Lewis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Trusts and Estates. Patrick F., who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patrick F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elizabeth Reid is a labour, employment and human rights lawyer in Vancouver. Clients appreciate Elizabeth’s technical expertise and engaging personality as they navigate through the complex employment and human rights laws that impact their relationships with their employees. Elizabeth’s approach starts with prevention. Her focus is creating clear and accessible contracts and policies that can be understood by employees and employers alike. She is a skilled advisor for day-to-day ...

Ms. Carteri is a trial and appellate lawyer. She joined NST as a partner in 2016. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Carteri was a partner in the Vancouver office of a national law firm where she practiced for 14 years and where she was leader of the firm’s Vancouver office litigation group. In 2015, Ms. Carteri received the Lexpert Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers in Canada Under 40 Award which recognizes leading lawyers in the Canadian legal community. Ms. Carteri received Benchmark Canada's...

Ken practices exclusively in the firm’s pensions and employee benefits law practice group. He advises pension and benefit plan sponsors on a range of legal and regulatory issues affecting their plans. He advises on pension plan governance and compliance monitoring projects, regulatory applications and the handling of pension disputes. He works with managers in the drafting and maintenance of pension documents, including plan texts, trust agreements, governance policies, investment polic...

A. Brent Kerr KC is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. A. Brent, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which A. Brent is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Murray’s practice is focused exclusively on pension and benefits law. He advises clients on the governance, restructuring, and modernization of pension and benefit plans and their supporting legal frameworks. With over 30 years’ experience, he has advised numerous clients with respect to the reorganization and modernization of their pension and benefit plans, as well as their governing documents. Murray played a central role in the introduction of joint trusteeship to pension plan...