Ryan Laity

The fulcrum of success is strategy. While an innovative product or breakthrough technology can position a company competitively, businesses need a solid strategy and structure from which to grow and succeed. Virgil understands this interdependency and develops creative, tailored and lucrative strategies for companies to thrive in the global market. C-suite clients trust Virgil as their business advisor and advocate. They count on him to accomplish transactions with speed and accuracy so that ...

Laesha J. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law and Appellate Practice. Laesha, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laesha is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Parking. Privacy. People. Pets. Protection. With 43 years of experience, Pat helps strata corporations and property managers tackle it all with practical legal solutions that meet community living needs. Representing 4000+ strata corporations, chairing their meetings and providing expert legal advice, Pat manages expectations and leads negotiations to reach the best possible outcome for all parties. Services Assisting strata corporations, strata councils and developers with dispute resolution...

Daniel provides legal guidance as a partner on the Commercial Real Estate & Development team at Koffman Kalef LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is committed to understanding his clients’ needs and objectives, offering timely legal advice to help advance their business interests. Daniel is involved in all aspects of commercial real estate matters and transactions. With an awareness of the ever-changing landscape of commercial real estate, Daniel actively maintains his knowledge ...

Ally Bharmal is a corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, corporate/commercial and board governance Partner based in the Vancouver office. Ally works with clients across the business life-cycle; from start-up and incorporation matters, seed and growth stage financing, to complex M&A, strategic investment, venture capital and private equity transactions. Ally has particular expertise in the technology industry, and the food, beverage and agribusiness industry, and co-l...

Martina Zanetti is a lawyer on our private wealth, trusts and estates team. Her practice focuses on estate planning, estate administration, and incapacity matters. Martina assists clients with preparing wills, powers of attorney and healthcare representation agreements, as well as the documentation required to establish and fund discretionary family trusts, alter ego trusts, joint partner trusts and other trust structures. She possesses a strong base in family law, which she utilizes to assis...

Mike Walker is a real estate lawyer with extensive experience in land use and development both inside and outside the legal profession. He helps clients conceive and implement innovative solutions to their challenges in land use, development, joint ventures, and project finance. Mike is comfortable in the spaces where private sector, public sector, not-for-profit, and First Nations aspirations meet in the modern real estate economy. His team specializes in designing and implementing social pu...

Francis Lamer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Law. Francis, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Francis is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elizabeth Reid is a labour, employment and human rights lawyer in Vancouver. Clients appreciate Elizabeth’s technical expertise and engaging personality as they navigate through the complex employment and human rights laws that impact their relationships with their employees. Elizabeth’s approach starts with prevention. Her focus is creating clear and accessible contracts and policies that can be understood by employees and employers alike. She is a skilled advisor for day-to-day ...

Darryl Pankratz is a member of our Aviation Practice and contributor to the Aviation Law Blog . He is also a member of our Insurance Practice. His practice is primarily litigation based with a core emphasis on issues relating to the aviation industry. He provides counsel to regional, national and international airlines as well as their insurers. On their behalf, Mr. Pankratz has handled aircraft accidents and incidents involving both passenger and cargo liability claims. He represents and adv...