Kenneth S. Westlake, KC

Jonathan practices in the areas of health, insurance, construction, and professional regulation. With over 20 years’ experience, Jonathan brings a well-rounded perspective and judgment to his diverse practice. His practice includes advising and assisting physicians in professional liability and professional disciplinary matters. Jonathan’s work on behalf of insurers includes liability defence, coverage disputes, professional errors and omissions claims, defamation, sexual abuse/as...

Jessica S. Fairbairn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Jessica S. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Jessica S. Fairbairn since 2027. 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 Jessica S. Fairbairn is held by other lawyers.

Tara Britnell is the Co-Chair of the Estate and Trust Litigation department. She assists clients with the complete range of complex and challenging estate and trust cases, including undue influence and capacity claims, adult guardianship, construction and variation of wills and trusts, contentious estate administrations, and the identification and prevention of elder abuse. Tara’s clients include executors, trustees, beneficiaries, people disappointed in a Will and those concerned about...

Jane Reid is a Partner and leader of the firm’s Family Law Practice, where she has dedicated her career exclusively to family law since 2004. Jane understands that family law matters are deeply personal and often arise during the most challenging times in her clients’ lives. Whether navigating property division, spousal and child support, or parenting arrangements, Jane brings both legal expertise and genuine care to every case. Jane has particular expertise in high-net-worth case...

Laura West is engaged in a general practice in the areas of wealth management, estates, trusts, charity and not-for-profit law. She advises clients on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare representation agreements, charitable giving, family business succession planning, corporate re-organizations and estate administration, as well as the establishment, governance and regulation of charities and non-profit organizations. Ms. West has taught wills and estate planning at the University ...

Jonathan Lim is a Partner in Fasken’s Vancouver office and Co-Leader of the Firm’s National Litigation Management Team. Jonathan is a leading insurance defence litigator whose practice is focused primarily on representing Canada’s national and regional life and health insurance carriers. He acts as defence counsel in a wide range of litigated claims involving life insurance, disability benefits, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, long-term care, travel ins...

Michal is a trusted, strategic advisor. He appreciates that only by understanding his clients can one truly help achieve their goals. Michal is client-centered because he’s been in our clients’ shoes. He was an in-house counsel for almost six years at UBC. He knows the value of responsiveness and efficiency and providing clear, actionable advice on time and on budget. As a Partner at Clark Wilson, Michal is able to draw on the expertise of the firm’s cross-disciplinary teams...

Karey Brooks, K.C. , is a litigation lawyer in Vancouver, British Columbia, with JFK Law LLP . Her practice includes Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice , constitutional law, Aboriginal and Treaty rights, class actions, judicial review, and First Nation governance. Karey has acted as lead counsel, appellate counsel, and counsel for interveners in more than 50 reported decisions, including cases before the Supreme Court of Canada. She is a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers ...

Khaled practises mining law and is the Co-Leader of the firm's Mining Group. He provides legal support for mineral exploration activities and mine development and operations. He advises on acquisitions and dispositions of mines and mining projects both domestically and around the world, mine financing, and on a broad range of mining matters, including the negotiation of earn-in, joint venture, strategic alliance, royalty and streaming agreements, and mineral title review. Khaled also practise...

Jennifer MacGregor-Greer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Jennifer practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer MacGregor-Greer 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 Jennifer MacGregor-Greer is held by other lawyers.