Marina Pratchett, K.C.

Mary Hamilton, K.C. is a Partner in the firm’s Wills, Estates + Trusts and Charities + Non-Profit Practice Groups. Mary has extensive experience in matters relating to wills, trusts and estate administration. She has held senior positions with various wills, estates and trusts groups in Vancouver and was named Vancouver Trusts and Estates “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers ® in Canada in 2011, 2017 and 2021. Mary has over 30 years of experience advising clients about t...

Ravi practices in the areas of corporate & commercial transactions, mergers & acquisitions, property development, and real estate law. He works with a wide variety of clients from both the private and public sectors, including school boards, developers, financial institutions, private lenders, entrepreneurs, professional service firms and government entities. Ravi’s experience includes advising on a broad range of commercial real estate matters such as acquisitions, dispositions...

With nearly fifteen years of experience representing clients in his litigation practice, Aaron has established a reputation for himself as analytical, communicative, and knowledgeable. He is recognized as an emerging leader in his areas of practice and has been recognized by Lexpert in the area of Medical Negligence. Aaron’s insurance law practice comprises insurance defence, subrogation and coverage work and he provides legal services to a broad range of insurers and self-insured organ...

Kristian N. Arciaga is a member of the Real Estate Law practice group. Involved in all aspects of real estate law, he regularly provides counsel to developers, institutional clients, companies, and investors. Kristian advises on a wide range of commercial real estate matters. Areas of focus include acquisitions and dispositions, financings, and leasing, joint ventures and co-ownership, and matters relating to development, zoning, and land use. Kristian provides clients with a pragmatic and di...

Jordan E. Langlois is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Leasing Law, Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Jordan E. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Jordan E. Langlois 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 Jordan E. Langlois is held by other lawyers.

Robert Moore is an experienced litigator practising primarily in the areas of construction and insurance defence. Rob’s practice focusses on assisting owners, contractors, construction professionals, and insurers in all manner of construction disputes, including complex and challenging builder’s lien issues. As an experienced litigator Rob understands the costs and challenges of litigation and takes a pragmatic approach to ensuring our clients achieve the best resolution possible ...

Derek is the leader of the firm’s Business Disputes and a member of the Wills, Estates + Trusts, Estate Litigation, Labour + Employment, Intellectual Property + Technology, and Insurance practice groups. Derek brings skill and experience to the resolution and adjudication of all manner of business and property disputes. Derek litigates a broad range of commercial, employment, and intellectual property matters. He regularly advises employers on all aspects of employment law, including th...

Nicholas is a real estate lawyer who assists clients with all aspects of real estate development, financing, commercial leasing and municipal planning. Nicholas’s experience includes assisting developers with the rezoning, subdivision, and marketing of development properties, acting for investors in connection with the acquisition and disposition of commercial properties, advising tenants and landlords in lease negotiations for industrial, retail and office properties. Nicholas also reg...

Laura Smith is a member of Fasken’s Real Estate Law and Banking & Finance practice groups in Vancouver, focusing on acquisitions and dispositions, commercial leasing, real estate development and lending. Laura has a range of experience in real property matters and has acted for clients in a range of commercial real estate transactions. Laura also acts for lenders and borrowers in secured financing transactions, including syndicated loan transactions.

Jeffrey Jay Kay is a Partner at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia. His practice focuses on Family Law, Family Law Mediation, Product Liability Law, and commercial litigation. He represents clients in complex family law matters involving property division, trusts, support disputes, and the preparation of asset protection and domestic agreements. Jeff has appeared as counsel before the British Columbia Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the Provincial Court of Briti...