Kean Silverthorn
About Kean Silverthorn
Kean Silverthorn is a lawyer based in Vancouver, BC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ since 2025. Kean Silverthorn is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Banking and Finance Law
- Project Finance Law
Current Firm: McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Location: Vancouver, BC
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