Meera Thakrar

Perminder is a Partner at Lindsay Kenney LLP and co-leads the firm’s Estate Planning and Litigation Group. He brings deep experience and a balanced, client-focused approach to estate litigation, personal injury, civil sexual assault claims, general litigation, employment law, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution. In his estate litigation practice, Perminder represents beneficiaries who have been disinherited or treated unfairly in the distribution of a family estate. He works t...

Trademarks, copyrights and other related intellectual property (IP) are now critical to competing in an international market. Procuring, protecting and enforcing IP in a global context are key to every company’s business strategy. As both a lawyer and a registered Canadian trademark agent, Athar Malik is well-placed to meet the IP needs of clients. Whether representing clients in clearing or securing trademarks, drafting IP agreements or advising on copyright and other intellectual prop...

David is a business and M&A lawyer with over 20 years of experience advising clients on the purchase and sale of businesses, venture capital investments and other strategic transactions. He works with clients across several industries, with a particular specialization assisting technology and emerging companies, enterprising families, and Indigenous-owned businesses. David’s expertise in M&A and financing transactions naturally lends itself to British Columbia’s hub of eme...

Thomas Ciz is Counsel in the Tax Practice Group at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia. His practice includes taxation, corporate law, and corporate/commercial matters, with experience advising public and private corporations on a wide range of legal and business issues. Prior to joining Farris LLP, Thomas practiced with a national law firm and has also served as general counsel for public and private companies. Thomas works with clients on matters involving corporate transactions, busi...

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...

Kelsey Beazer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Kelsey practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Kelsey Beazer 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 Kelsey Beazer is held by other lawyers.

Brendan Piovesan is a Partner in the corporate & commercial and real estate groups at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia. His practice focuses on Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law, with an emphasis on advising private real estate developers, investors, lenders and businesses involved in complex development projects throughout British Columbia. Brendan advises clients through all stages of real estate development, including site acquisition, project structuring, partnershi...

Roger Kuypers practices in the areas of life sciences, emerging technologies and intellectual property law in Fasken’s Vancouver office. He is the Chair of the region’s Life Sciences industry group and the Intellectual Property practice group. Roger advises businesses and institutions on the development, acquisition and commercialization of technologies. He also assists with corporate matters, finance and acquisitions. In the life sciences area, his clients include biotech, medica...

Paul C. Wilson is Chair of the firm’s Energy, Environmental and Natural Resources group. His practice focuses on energy, infrastructure, transportation and natural resources projects, with an emphasis on environmental and Indigenous matters. Paul negotiates project contracts, concession agreements and deals with environmental assessments and permitting for major infrastructure, port infrastructure, energy and mining projects. Paul is also recognized for his experience related to project...

Raj is a Partner with Harper Grey and practices primarily in the areas of medical malpractice and insurance litigation. Raj has appeared at all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada. Raj is a former adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Law, where he instructed in the areas of trial advocacy and health law. He is also a former tutor for the UBC Faculty of Medicine “Doctor, Patient & Society” course. In 2012, Raj earned a Mast...