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David Edinger is a Co-Managing Partner, a member of the Management Committee, and a Partner in the Commercial Litigation, Construction, Insurance and Workplace Law Groups at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP. He is also chair of the firm’s Conflict Committee, and a Member of the Management Committee. David specializes in uniquely tailored and effective approaches to dispute prevention and resolution, which includes advising on contract and procurement strategy, crafting creative ris...

Jim Alam is a partner at Koffman Kalef LLP, located in Vancouver, British Columbia. With a focus on banking and finance law, and all aspects of corporate and commercial transactions. He brings a keen approach to problem-solving to find practical and creative solutions for his clients.. Jim has provided representation and counsel for a diverse range of clients, including Canadian Chartered Banks, international financial institutions, private lenders, corporate borrowers, vendors, purchasers, a...

Steve Vorbrodt is Counsel at Dolden Wallace Folick LLP with a practice focused on the areas of commercial litigation, insurance defence and construction law. His clients include international, national, and regional insurance companies and their clients as well as self-insureds. Steve has represented both corporate and individual clients in a wide variety of matters including the defence of: professional liability claims against accountants, financial planners, health care and other professio...

Karam Bayrakal is a business lawyer in Vancouver, and a past co-leader of the Technology, Media and Telecommunications group, who focuses on the areas of information technology, online services, interactive media, emerging technology and intellectual property. He is involved in the related issues around cyber security, privacy and confidentiality. Global and regional technology clients want Karam for his advice on the strategic, legal and commercial aspects of acquiring, developing and transf...

Bryan Millman provides practical legal advice to clients in the tax-exempt sector. Registered charities, not-for-profit organizations, professional bodies and other tax-exempt entities rely on his advice to fulfill their respective missions. Bryan assists his clients on a variety of matters that include charitable registration, governance, corporate structuring and restructuring, social enterprise, regulatory compliance, fundraising and tax. In addition, Bryan counsels donors on philanthropic...

Bill McFetridge has over 40 years of experience providing professional strategic counsel and advice to clients in a range of industries, including transportation, marine, real estate, construction, maritime, wholesale distribution and forestry. Mr. McFetridge is particularly knowledgeable on the process of buying and selling businesses. For 10 years, he chaired “Legal Strategies for Business Acquisitions" designed for senior practitioners in British Columbia. He is also very experienced...

Rod Talaifar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Mining Law, Natural Resources Law and Securities Law. Rod, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rod is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeremy is a Partner in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group at Watson Goepel LLP. With over 20 years of experience, Jeremy’s diverse practice focuses primarily on insolvency and restructuring, complex commercial disputes, real property litigation, construction litigation, corporate disputes, injunctive relief, and estate matters. Prior to moving to Vancouver Jeremy practiced for eight years in New Zealand, with a particular focus on corporate litigation, professional indemnity ...

Amaan Gangji is a partner based in the Lawson Lundell Vancouver office. Amaan has a practice focused on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, technology, and corporate/commercial matters. He is recognized as a leading lawyer in Canada by Chambers and Partners (Corporate/Commercial), the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory (Mergers and Acquisitions), and the Best Lawyers in Canada (Mergers and Acquisitions). He was also named a Lexpert Rising Star in 2023, distinguishing him as one of Canada&...

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.