Juliet Smith

For 30 years, Craig Dennis, Q.C. has represented clients in significant litigation matters at the trial and appellate levels. Craig is a partner at Dennis James Aitken LLP. His practice has a business focus with an emphasis on the effective resolution of complex commercial disputes. His litigation expertise includes the defense of class actions, professional liability, shareholder and related corporate disputes, product liability, land-related disputes, as well as administrative and constitut...

Robert Moore is an experienced litigator practising primarily in the areas of construction and insurance defence. Rob’s practice focusses on assisting owners, contractors, construction professionals, and insurers in all manner of construction disputes, including complex and challenging builder’s lien issues. As an experienced litigator Rob understands the costs and challenges of litigation and takes a pragmatic approach to ensuring our clients achieve the best resolution possible ...

Named in numerous publications and annual rankings as among the “Best Places to Live”, Vancouver is one of the most dynamic cities in the world, bringing forth unparalleled opportunity and competition both locally and globally. Chris embraces this enterprising spirit, helping our clients thrive in this hypercompetitive and ever-changing real estate market by creating proactive strategies that manage risks while optimizing opportunities for favourable outcomes. Chris specializes in...

Guy J. Collette is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Litigation. Guy J., who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Guy J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ingrid Otto is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Education Law and Labour and Employment Law. Ingrid, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ingrid is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kelsey Beazer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Kelsey, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kelsey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark's practice encompasses a broad range of commercial disputes, including technology and intellectual property litigation, protection of trade secrets, breaches of fiduciary obligation, and fraud. He has particular experience with injunctions, trade-mark protection, mining disputes involving confidential information, and the area of preservation and discovery of electronic documents and records in complex litigation. Mark has appeared as counsel in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the...

Caitlin is a general civil and commercial litigator in the Vancouver office of Lawson Lundell. She handles complex civil and commercial disputes, public and Indigenous law matters, class actions, and appeals. Caitlin has extensive experience managing a wide range of litigation, from Aboriginal title disputes and corporate commercial cases, to sensitive claims involving sexual misconduct and abuse. Her approach to the practice of law combines intellectual rigor, compelling advocacy, and a sinc...

Chris Colonval is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Chris, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chris is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gavin is extremely well known in the labour law community, and was voted by his peers as Labour and Employment Law Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in Canada in 2012. He brings a wealth of experience working with clients in the labour and employment field and has a deep knowledge of the history, origins and key issues in law. Gavin intuitively understands the forces and dynamics of a situation and provides his clients with expert, straightforward advice. Gavin’s practice focuses on la...