Leo Raffin

In his over 30 years of practice, Bryan has represented major stakeholders in insolvency and restructuring proceedings (including cross border) in a wide variety of industries. Clients have ranged from Canadian banks such as Bank of Montreal and HSBC Bank Canada (now merged with Royal Bank of Canada) to private lenders and mortgage investment funds. In addition to representing private and institutional lenders, including lender syndicates, in a wide range of insolvency matters including reali...

Martina Zanetti is a lawyer on our private wealth, trusts and estates team. Her practice focuses on estate planning, estate administration, and incapacity matters. Martina assists clients with preparing wills, powers of attorney and healthcare representation agreements, as well as the documentation required to establish and fund discretionary family trusts, alter ego trusts, joint partner trusts and other trust structures. She possesses a strong base in family law, which she utilizes to assis...

Michael is a partner at Roper Greyell, and a member of its management committee, where he provides advice to employers on employment, labour relations and human rights issues in the workplace. Known for his insight and responsiveness, Michael takes the time to walk employers through complicated issues, repercussions and proactive approaches that minimize employee disputes. Michael assists employers with drafting, maintaining, and enforcing employment contracts and workplace policies. Through ...

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...

Mihai Ionescu is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Natural Resources Law. Mihai, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mihai is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tim advises clients on estate management, wealth preservation, business succession, and corporate law. His practice focuses on developing tailored estate and succession plans that support long-term personal and business goals, often involving complex cross-border considerations. Working closely with U.S. legal and tax specialists, Tim regularly assists Canadians with U.S.-based estate planning and Americans with their Canadian-based estate planning. He also has specialized experience in life ...

Ewen is a business, real estate, and construction lawyer. He has a special interest in assisting entrepreneurs from concept to maturity. He works collaboratively to find cost effective and far sighted solutions. He understands that legal problems can seriously impact a client’s business and personal life. He is experienced at finding the right strategy and legal pathway to successfully guide clients through these obstacles. Ewen has represented a wide variety of clients with diverse bus...

Lisa is a highly skilled and experienced litigator who has appeared before the courts in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Washington State and New York, as well as before numerous provincial and federal administrative tribunals, including the Securities Commissions of British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec and the SEC. Her practice focuses on complex commercial, securities and family litigation. Lisa represents individuals and organizations facing business disputes or regulatory a...

George F. Kondor, K.C. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. George F., who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which George F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

As a born-and-bred Vancouverite, James is passionate about the development of Vancouver and of British Columbia. Throughout his life, James has followed closely the transition of metropolitan Vancouver from a “village by the sea,” economically based on resource extraction, to one of the most livable cities in the world with a varied economic base. Ever since he was young, James has been interested in subways and roads, trains and planes, buildings and bridges and how everything wo...