Roger Taplin
About Roger Taplin
Roger Taplin is a lawyer based in Vancouver, BC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2013. Roger Taplin is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Mining Law
- Natural Resources Law
Current Firm: McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Location: Vancouver, BC
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