Michael T. Waters

Dean O’Leary is a Partner at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia, whose practice focuses on Corporate Law, Energy Law, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. He advises clients on a broad range of business and commercial matters, including corporate reorganizations, corporate financings, business acquisitions and divestitures, share and asset purchase transactions, property rezoning, expropriations, and the drafting of legislation to facilitate complex transactions. Dean works with bus...

John’s corporate commercial practice has covered substantial transactions and projects. He now focuses primarily on ongoing advisory work to business clients ranging from large corporations to family businesses to fiduciaries. A significant portion of John's current work relates to advising on business succession strategies for larger organizations. John has had significant experience in directing major litigation for clients. John has advised clients operating in a range of industries,...

Mr. Clemens has practised as counsel in the field of civil litigation and administrative law since being called to the Bar in British Columbia in 1976. His practice has included appearances in all of the Superior Courts of British Columbia and the Supreme Court of Canada and before arbitration panels involving shareholders and partnership disputes, professional negligence claims, real estate, employment, securities, banking, insurance and maritime litigation. Mr. Clemens is experienced in adm...

David is a tax litigator who specializes in challenging adverse tax reassessments issued by the Canada Revenue Agency. His Philosophy An English judge once wrote that “every person is entitled to order his (or her) affairs so that the tax is less than it otherwise would be. If they succeed, then, however unappreciative the [tax agency] or fellow taxpayers may be of their ingenuity, they cannot be compelled to pay an increased tax.” The above quote reflects David’s philosophy...

Lynsey is a lawyer in the labour and employment group at MLT Aikins, representing public and private sector employers. She regularly advises employers on collective agreement interpretation and bargaining, drafting workplace policies, discipline and discharge, and navigating workplace accommodations and human rights issues. Lynsey also practises in the area of professional regulation and administrative law. In 2022, Lynsey completed the seven-week Innovation Governance Program provided by the...

Michael D. Shirreff is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law, Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Michael D. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael D. Shirreff 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 Michael D. Shirreff is held by oth...

Ariel Laver is a corporate/commercial lawyer in Vancouver who primarily provides strategic, legal and commercial advice to clients looking to acquire, transfer and develop technology. He also advises private companies on a wide range of issues including start-up and incorporation, commercial arrangements, financing transactions, M&A, and corporate reorganizations. Ariel has substantial experience advising on and drafting agreements for a wide range of commercial matters, including technol...

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...

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.

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