Michael Mjanes

Greg’s practice includes all aspects of real estate law, with particular focus on land development. He advises clients in matters relating to assembling development land, rezoning property and structuring single family, commercial and mixed-use developments. Greg advises clients on setting up appropriate corporate structures for real estate transactions, including partnerships, joint ventures, cost sharing agreements and bare trusts. He has extensive experience in acquiring and disposin...

Estate and will planning is intensely personal and meaningful—it culminates into a person’s lasting legacy. However, it is often difficult to find the time and resources to make those important decisions. Geoffrey supports our clients with this burden and ensures that their estate goals are implemented in ways that protect wealth and avoid costs and complications. Work Highlights Successful BC business family Implemented an estate plan that ensures a tax- and cost-efficient transf...

Seema Lal is a Partner and Co-Chair of the Construction and Infrastructure Practice Group, and member of the Commercial and Business Litigation Practice Group at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP. Seema is focused on the negotiation and preparation of construction contracts, procurement issues, builders’ liens, disputes; and construction dispute resolution, including claims for extras and delays. She seeks to provide strategic legal advice to assist her clients in making informed an...

Stewart Muglich is Associate Counsel at Lindsay Kenney LLP where is focuses on Business Law including Corporate Finance and Securities. Since 2016, Stewart has been recognized by Best Lawyers® in Canada for his work in corporate law. Stewart has been advising clients in corporate finance and securities matters, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations and going private transactions for almost three decades. He has represented clients across various business sectors including t...

Sarah Fitzpatrick’s practice focuses on the areas of charities and not-for-profits. She provides general advice to these clients, to assist them in carrying out their missions and mandates. Sarah counsels charities and not-for-profit clients on governance matters, tax and regulatory compliance, social enterprise and gift planning. She also assists clients with general corporate legal matters including major business contracts, transactions and restructuring. Sarah's practice is recogniz...

Jeremy Gellis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Securities Law. Jeremy practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Jeremy Gellis since 2027. 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 Jeremy Gellis is held by other lawyers.

Samantha Mason is an Associate at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia, whose practice focuses on tax law and income tax planning for individuals, businesses, and private entities. She advises clients on a range of tax matters, including corporate reorganizations, estate and succession planning, and other strategic tax considerations. Before joining Farris LLP in 2019, Samantha practiced exclusively in tax planning and tax litigation at another downtown Vancouver law firm. Her background...

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...

David J. McGruder is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. David J. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized David J. McGruder since 2008. 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 David J. McGruder is held by other lawyers.

Todd A. Rattray is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Todd A. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Todd A. Rattray since 2011. 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 Todd A. Rattray is held by other lawyers.