Michael Varabioff

David Baxter received his law degree from the University of Toronto and earlier graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from the University of British Columbia. He was admitted to the British Columbia Bar in 1994. David’s practice focuses on tax planning for individuals, trusts and corporations in both domestic and international matters, including divisive reorganizations, estate planning, business structuring and sales, life insurance matters, foreign affiliates and cros...

Todd A. Rattray is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Todd A., who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Todd A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William Smart, K.C. is a senior litigator who has over 45 years of experience primarily in the areas of criminal, administrative and regulatory law. This includes representing clients under investigation or charged pursuant to various federal and provincial Acts such as the Income Tax Act, Canada Labour Code, Fisheries Act, Customs Act, Excise Act, Workers Compensation Act, Mines Act, Securities Act, Police Act, Gaming Enforcement Act and Elections Act, as well as representing lawyers, teache...

Lara is a Partner with Harper Grey practising in the areas of professional regulation and health law. She is the Assistant Chair of our Professional Regulation Group. She has acted as counsel for physicians, dentists, psychologists, and many other regulated health professionals. Lara articled with Harper Grey and joined the firm upon her Call to the Bar in 1996. She was in-house counsel with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia for two years from 2009 to 2011, before rej...

Daniel Allen is a partner in the Vancouver office of Gowling WLG. His practice focuses on public and private offerings of securities, mergers and acquisitions and advising on securities regulatory requirements. In addition to transaction related work, Daniel provides ongoing advice on securities and business law matters to public and private corporations and individuals. He acts as counsel to numerous mining companies listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange. He provi...

George F. Kondor, K.C. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. George F., who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which George F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

The pace of change of the commercial real estate sector in Vancouver has increased rapidly over the past decade, requiring business leaders to move swiftly and strategically when buying, selling and developing property. Matthew’s strength lies in his thoughtfulness, agility and efficiency when our clients come to him for transaction advice and business-oriented legal solutions. Having transitioned from the role of general counsel at one of Canada’s pre-eminent builder-developers, ...

Polly is a partner practicing in the areas of Estates & Trusts and Elder Law. She regularly assists clients in resolving contentious estate, trust, and elder law issues involving significant and emotional personal matters, and with estate and incapacity planning to provide certainty and peace of mind for the future. She has appeared before the Courts in British Columbia and before the Supreme Court of Canada. Polly excels in providing thorough and detailed analysis of complex legal issues...

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...

Peter Eastwood practices in all areas of labour and employment law. He joined Hamilton Howell Bain & Gould in 2012, after practicing for nine years at a national law firm, where he was a partner. Called to the bar in 2003, Peter has advised employees, employers and unions on a wide variety of issues in the workplace, including terminations and severance packages, employment standards, human rights, privacy and personal information, labour relations, workers’ compensation, illness an...