Michael T. Waters

Michael works exclusively with the social impact sector, advising charities, not-for-profit organizations, associations, professional bodies, clubs, and social enterprises. With 15 years’ experience, Michael advises sector organizations on a variety of tax and legal matters: Creation: Incorporation and structuring, charity registration applications, organizational start-up. Tax Compliance: Obligations under the Income Tax Act, including charitable purposes and activities, granting, fund...

E. Neil Kornfeld K.C. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Leasing Law and Real Estate Law. E. Neil, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which E. Neil is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrew Jackson is Co-Leader of the firm’s Banking and Finance group and a Partner in the Vancouver office of Fasken. A banking lawyer with a broad practice, Andrew primarily advises financial institutions and private companies on debt financing and corporate and commercial law matters. Banks, credit unions, private lenders and borrowers consistently retain him for advice on the structuring of financings and the preparation, registration and enforcement of security. Andrew works with cli...

Neil’s preferred practice is in construction litigation, product liability and professional liability, including professional liability insurance coverage analysis. Called to the Nova Scotia bar in 1986, Neil spent five years in Ontario as a claims examiner with a professional liability insurer before moving to BC in 1992 to assume the position of Deputy Director of Insurance at The Law Society of British Columbia. At this time he acquired his CRM designation in risk management. Neil wa...

Jenya Hammond is a business lawyer whose work focuses on all aspects of infrastructure and construction projects, as well as general commercial matters. Jenya's experience includes all aspects of infrastructure projects, from project planning, design and procurement to construction, operation and maintenance across a range of project delivery models, including public-private partnerships. She regularly advises owners and bidders on RFP, tender and other procurement processes, including the st...

Adam is an Associate with Harper Grey practising with our Environmental, Insurance, Commercial and Construction Law Groups. Adam’s construction law practice involves advising clients on risk management, contracts, insurance, and pre-litigation dispute resolution. He represents clients on complex multi-party disputes involving error and omissions claims, construction defects, and contractual disputes. He also regularly provides advice to insurers and insureds regarding coverage disputes....

Britt practises largely in the areas of corporate/commercial, corporate finance and securities, mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance. She has extensive experience navigating securities laws, corporate laws, stock exchange policies and the recommendations of shareholder advisory groups in order to advise clients on a wide range of matters in a practical and timely manner. She has acted as lead counsel on complex domestic and international transactions. Britt has particular focus i...

Stephen R. Schachter, K.C. is one of the top trial and appellate lawyers in British Columbia. Leading legal publications have referred to Mr. Schachter, stating that he “is not only one of the best litigators in BC, he’s one of Canada’s great trial lawyers, dyed in the wool”; “ He is described as “a highly analytical, cerebral litigator”, “a terrific, very skilled lawyer”, and a “very intelligent and tough litigator”. Mr. Schac...

Frank is a member of the Tax/Trusts team at Koffman Kalef LLP, located in Vancouver, British Columbia. His practice focuses on advising and representing clients on tax and estate matters. With more than 25 years in the field, Frank provides guidance to businesses and high-wealth individuals on a range of tax issues, both domestic and international. His areas of focus include trusts, estate planning, and corporate reorganizations. Frank's extensive experience encompasses income tax, GST matter...

Murray Braaten is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Murray, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Murray is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.