R. David "David" Toyoda

Carmine Boskovich is the co-leader of the Real Estate Law practice group. She advises commercial and industrial real estate clients on major transactions as well as on day-to-day issues. She is also a member of the firm’s Indigenous group and the Mergers & Acquisitions group. Carmine provides practical advice on major real estate acquisitions and development, infrastructure projects and asset-based commercial transactions. Carmine works with many privately held and publicly listed c...

Gavin is extremely well known in the labour law community, and was voted by his peers as Labour and Employment Law Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in Canada in 2012. He brings a wealth of experience working with clients in the labour and employment field and has a deep knowledge of the history, origins and key issues in law. Gavin intuitively understands the forces and dynamics of a situation and provides his clients with expert, straightforward advice. Gavin’s practice focuses on la...

Paige Ainslie is an Associate Counsel at Roper Greyell, practicing in all areas of employment and labour law, with particular emphasis on human rights and labour arbitration. Based in Nelson, BC, Paige is uniquely positioned to provide on-the-ground representation to clients in the Kootenay region of the province in addition to providing legal counsel to clients located throughout BC. Paige has been called to the bar in both British Columbia and Alberta. With nine years as in-house counsel fo...

Matthew T. Ostrow is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Matthew T. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew T. Ostrow 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 Matthew T. Ostrow is held by other lawyers.

Samantha Simpson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Samantha practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Samantha Simpson 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 Samantha Simpson is held by other lawyers.

Nicholas is a real estate lawyer who assists clients with all aspects of real estate development, financing, commercial leasing and municipal planning. Nicholas’s experience includes assisting developers with the rezoning, subdivision, and marketing of development properties, acting for investors in connection with the acquisition and disposition of commercial properties, advising tenants and landlords in lease negotiations for industrial, retail and office properties. Nicholas also reg...

Robert is a partner working on the Lending/Insolvency team at Koffman Kalef LLP, located in Vancouver, British Columbia. He provides advice and supports senior counsel across a wide range of matters within the Banking and Finance Law sector. His background includes valuable experience in commercial lending from his previous role at a Canadian chartered bank, giving him a comprehensive understanding of finance-related legal issues. In his practice, Robert works with Canadian chartered banks, f...

Maggie is a partner at Roper Greyell where she practises in all areas of employment and labour law. She provides clients with practical and strategic advice in her role as a trusted advisor. Maggie’s goal is to understand the world her clients operate in – applying her legal knowledge in a pragmatic way and providing user-friendly advice. She builds strong relationships with her clients and works collaboratively with them to navigate a variety of unionized and non-unionized workpl...

Mark J. Braidwood is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law, Director and Officer Liability Practice, Insurance Law and Professional Malpractice Law. Mark J. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Mark J. Braidwood since 2024. 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 Mark J. Bra...

Rebecca Cleary is a member of the firm’s Construction + Engineering, Insurance and Environmental Practices. Rebecca has an active commercial construction practice. She has assisted owners, trades and consultants with contract disputes, builders’ liens and construction litigation. Rebecca also defends construction professionals including developers, architects, engineers, trades and land surveyors, in a wide variety of error and omission claims.