Marina Pratchett, K.C.

David practices general insurance defence litigation with an emphasis on the defence of dentists, hospitals and school boards in negligence and human rights claims. He also regularly defends businesses and municipalities in property damage and personal injury claims. David has experience appearing as counsel at all levels of court in British Columbia, and the Supreme Court of Canada. In his administrative practice, David has defended matters before the Human Rights Tribunal, the Health Profes...

Jonathan B. Ross is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law. Jonathan B. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan B. Ross since 2021. 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 Jonathan B. Ross is held by other lawyers.

Jill Swanston is a partner working at the firm's Vancouver office. Jill specializes in Canadian taxation with an emphasis on corporate reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, and structuring financings. Jill has advised both Canadian and international private and public entities in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, technology, natural resources, entertainment, and transportation. Prior to practicing law, Jill practiced tax as a Chartered Accountant and was a senior manager ...

Arthur M. Grant is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Arthur M. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Arthur M. Grant since 2024. 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 Arthur M. Grant is held by other lawyers.

John is a partner at Harper Grey and a member of our Commercial Litigation Group, Family and Insurance Law Groups. He is also the Canadian Litigation and ADR Co-Chair for the TAG International Alliance. John has written and lectured on a variety of commercial litigation topics. He has been published in both Canada and the US in such journals as the Canadian Bar Review, The Washington Bar News, and the Oregon Creditor-Debtor Newsletter. He has been a guest lecturer for the Canadian Institute a...

Kareen A. Zimmer is a corporate and business lawyer, providing practical and timely legal advice to Canadian, American and international clients in mergers & acquisitions, complex commercial transactions and regulatory matters. Her experience includes private equity investments, cross-border transactions, public private partnerships, joint ventures and corporate reorganizations. Kareen's practice spans a variety of sectors, including insurance & other financial services, infrastructur...

Alissa Demerse is a partner at Roper Greyell LLP where she provides practical and strategic advice to employers in all areas of employment and labour law. As RG’s Workplace Safety Practice Lead, Alissa also maintains a specialized practice in occupational health and safety prevention matters, workers’ compensation claims, and human rights law including return to work issues and harassment claims. Alissa’s approach is to be proactively involved with her clients in resolving d...

Meghan is a partner in the firm’s Pension and Employee Benefits Group. She works with boards of trustees and other administrators and sponsors of pension and benefit plans in the private and public sectors across a wide range of industries in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Meghan advises on issues that arise in the day-to-day administration of plans, as well as larger projects such as plan mergers and reorganizations. She provides advice on compliance with pension standards...

Morgyn Chandler is the Managing Partner of Hammerco Lawyers LLP, with offices in Vancouver and on Vancouver Island. Morgyn has over 12 years of experience in personal injury, with a focus on sexual assault and abuse litigation. She has gained a reputation as a forceful advocate for her clients; achieving successful resolution based on persuasive and astute legal strategies. Morgyn believes that establishing and maintaining open, honest, and ongoing communication with her clients is critical t...

Brett Kagetsu is a partner in Gowling WLG's Vancouver office and is the head of the Business Department of the Vancouver office. He previously served as former vice-chair of the firm's Corporate Finance, M&A and Private Equity Practice Group. He has over 20 years' experience in leading the successful completion of financings, stock exchange listings and merger transactions. Brett assists his public company clients with all legal aspects of their businesses, including securities law and st...