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Mark Youden is a partner at Gowling WLG with a practice focused on environmental, regulatory, construction and Indigenous law matters in both an advocacy and advisory capacity. Mark is called to the bar in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Yukon, and services clients from industry, government and Indigenous groups. As an advocate, Mark regularly appears at the Federal Court and superior and appellant levels of court in British Columbia, Alberta and Yukon. Mark also frequently advocates o...

Tim Goepel is a Partner in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group at Watson Goepel LLP. He conducts a broad civil litigation practice that focuses on commercial litigation, claims involving professional negligence, partnership/shareholder disputes, and employment matters. A committed advocate, Tim places a high value on responsiveness and clear communication throughout the dispute-resolution process, ensuring that his clients remain well-apprised each step of the way. Tim has experienc...

Jordan Bank is a litigator with a focus on insurance defence. His practice is broad. He has defended clients in personal injury actions and motor vehicle claims, medical malpractice claims, property loss claims, crop loss claims, human rights complaints, contract disputes, class action lawsuits and professional negligence claims. Jordan also has extensive experience with insurance coverage disputes, and he regularly provides insurance coverage advice. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the Un...

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...

James Stewart is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. James practices law in Surrey, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized James Stewart 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 James Stewart is held by other lawyers.

Jeff's practice is dedicated to estate planning, estate administration, trusts, charities and not-for-profits. Jeff advises clients on all aspects of estate administration and estate planning. Jeff counsels executors and trustees on administering estates and trusts and helps beneficiaries understand their rights. Jeff has extensive experience in developing tailored estate plans and drafting wills, powers of attorney, representation agreements, trusts and related planning documents. Jeff is a ...

Jason Kostyniuk is a Partner and the leader of the firm’s Maritime Practice Group. He is also a member of the firm’s Environmental and Insurance Practice Groups. Jason’s practice focuses on maritime and transportation matters, as well as commercial and insurance litigation. It includes ship arrest and enforcement of maritime claims, charterparty and commercial contract disputes, marine pollution, general insurance matters, marine insurance and P&I matters, vessel collisi...

Robert McDonell is a Vancouver-based litigator with Farris LLP whose practice focuses on Administrative and Public Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, and Product Liability Law. He represents clients before the British Columbia Supreme Court, the British Columbia Court of Appeal, the Federal Court of Canada, and the Supreme Court of Canada in a wide range of civil and regulatory matters involving governments, public bodies, and businesses across multiple industries. Robert advises and r...

Brad Cramer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Director and Officer Liability Practice. Brad practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Brad Cramer 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 Brad Cramer is held by other lawyers.

Suzanne has a general corporate and commercial practice with a very wide range of experience. She provides ongoing legal advice to mainly private sector clients of all sizes in a broad variety of industries, including hospitality, pulp and paper, forestry, mining, construction materials, real estate, health professions and retail. She regularly drafts, reviews and advises on commercial contracts relating to all types of business matters and operations. These include agreements for supply and ...