Nicholas Hughes

Mark is Vancouver-born and raised and a graduate of the University of British Columbia Law School. As part of his articling, he completed a clerkship in both the Supreme Court of British Columbia and with the Honourable Mr. Justice Seaton in the Court of Appeal in 1975-6. His practice has always been restricted to litigation with a focus on professional malpractice defence, insurance and appellate counsel work. During his almost 40 years as a lawyer, Mark has done numerous trials and appeals ...

Named in numerous publications and annual rankings as among the “Best Places to Live”, Vancouver is one of the most dynamic cities in the world, bringing forth unparalleled opportunity and competition both locally and globally. Chris embraces this enterprising spirit, helping our clients thrive in this hypercompetitive and ever-changing real estate market by creating proactive strategies that manage risks while optimizing opportunities for favourable outcomes. Chris specializes in...

Georgialee Lang has practiced family law in Vancouver for 37 years beginning as an associate at Ladner Downs, now Borden Ladner Gervais. She inititated the firm's family law practice in 1989 and in 1994 started her boutique practice, Georgialee Lang & Associates, where she practiced with four associate lawyers and six legal staff. She is an invited Fellow of the International Academy of Family Law Lawyers, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators United Kingdom, and an invited m...

Alexander Demner is a partner practicing in the Vancouver office of Thorsteinssons LLP. Alexander’s practice covers several areas of taxation, including estate planning, pre-sale and divestiture structuring, owner-manager remuneration, taxpayer representation, and tax litigation. Alexander routinely advises on and implements reorganizations for individuals, trusts, and both private and public corporations in both the domestic and international context, and has overseen the successful re...

Duncan Reid is a Vancouver-based cross-border lawyer advising Canadian and international clients on corporate and securities law matters, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, commercial real estate transactions, international trade and other strategic business matters. As a partner at Farris LLP, Duncan works with clients across a range of industries, including financial services, technology, forestry, mining and commercial real estate, including REITs and listed real estate funds. For more than 20 ...

Natasha Kisilevsky is a partner in the Vancouver office specializing in taxpayer representation and litigation matters. She is also the Director of Associate Development for Thorsteinssons. Natasha has been practicing tax law since her call to the Bar of British Columbia in 2007, including a year in the tax litigation section of the Department of Justice. She has appeared in the Tax Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court of British Columbia and the Provincial Court of...

Christina S.W. Kwok is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Christina S.W. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Christina S.W. Kwok since 2026. 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 Christina S.W. Kwok is held by other lawyers.

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...

Donald R. Munroe, K.C. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Donald R. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Donald R. Munroe, K.C. since 2012. 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 Donald R. Munroe, K.C. is held by other lawyers.

Michelle Moriartey is a Partner in the Tax Group at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia, where she practices in the areas of tax law and tax litigation. She advises individuals, businesses, trusts, and estates on a broad range of Canadian tax matters and represents clients in disputes with tax authorities and before the courts. Michelle’s practice includes tax litigation and dispute resolution involving the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and provincial tax authorities, including the ...