Kate M. Blomfield

Tariq Ahmed is a member of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group. He frequently assists clients with matters related to energy regulation and construction disputes. In addition to representing clients before the courts, and in arbitrations and mediations, Tariq has assisted with matters before regulatory tribunals including the British Columbia Utilities Commission, the Alberta Utilities Commission, and the National Energy Board. Primarily advising clients in the energy and resources se...

Perminder is a Partner at Lindsay Kenney LLP and co-leads the firm’s Estate Planning and Litigation Group. He brings deep experience and a balanced, client-focused approach to estate litigation, personal injury, civil sexual assault claims, general litigation, employment law, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution. In his estate litigation practice, Perminder represents beneficiaries who have been disinherited or treated unfairly in the distribution of a family estate. He works t...

Nathan is an experienced M&A lawyer with over 25 years of experience. He is wholly focused on acting on private company M&A and private equity transactions and private equity fund formation in the private company sector. He acts for a number of the leading private equity funds in Western Canada, as well as family offices, entrepreneurs, strategic acquirers, management teams, and US purchasers making acquisitions in Canada. Nathan is particularly adept at explaining customary market te...

Michael Steinbach is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Michael practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Steinbach 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 Michael Steinbach is held by other lawyers.

Mike Morgan is a leading commercial litigator with extensive experience and emphasis in construction disputes, real estate litigation, and insolvency matters. He has represented clients in complex litigation and arbitration proceedings, including several high-profile builders’ lien cases before the British Columbia Court of Appeal. His practice covers all aspects of construction law, including delay claims, building defects, cost overruns, consultant liability, and surety claims. Mike a...

Dianne is a partner in the Employment and Labour group in the Vancouver office where she practises in all areas of workplace law. With over 19 years of specialized experience in the area, Dianne has received industry recognition as a leader in employment law and workers' compensation law. Dianne regularly advises both domestic and international employers across a broad range of provincially and federally regulated industries. With a client-centric approach, Dianne skillfully advises businesse...

Shelley Chapelski is the leader of a team of experienced shipping lawyers within the transport team in Canada. Her practice encompasses both transactional and litigation aspects of maritime law, including maritime contracts, torts, liability claims, creditor's remedies and marine insurance matters. She has been recognized by her clients and colleagues as one of the leading maritime lawyers in Canada. Shelley drafts and advises on a wide array charter parties, contracts of carriage, moorage co...

R. Nelson Godfrey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Information Technology Law, Intellectual Property Law and Privacy and Data Security Law. R. Nelson practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized R. Nelson Godfrey since 2019. 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 R. Nelson Godfrey is held b...

Abigail is a partner in our health law and insurance law groups. Abigail is presently a partner in our Health Law group. She has a busy practice working in medical malpractice defense, administrative law and regulatory matters. Abigail has extensive experience working in the field of professional liability, predominantly in the medical field. Abigail has approximately 30 years of experience as a lawyer. Abigail was born in England but moved to Canada as a small child. She grew up in British C...

Randy J. Kaardal, K.C. is a senior litigator handling a wide range of commercial litigation for clients in the financial, mining, forestry, and manufacturing sectors. He has conducted hearings before all levels of Court in Canada, including the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the British Columbia Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. He also regularly appears before various administrative tribunals including the B.C. Securities Commission, the Federal and Provincial Human Rights...