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Jay Sujir is a Partner at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia, practising in the areas of Corporate Law, Mining Law, and Securities Law. He advises mining and natural resource companies on a broad range of corporate, commercial, and securities matters, including public and private financings, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. Jay has nearly 30 years of experience acting for mining and other natural resource companies in Canada and internationally...

Marie Willcock is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Marie practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Marie Willcock 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 Marie Willcock is held by other lawyers.

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.

Colin has practiced labour, employment and human rights law since his call to the British Columbia bar in 1986. He is ranked by his peers as one of the leading management side labour and employment lawyers in British Columbia. The majority of Colin’s practice involves acting for universities, special purpose teaching universities, colleges and institutes in British Columbia’s post-secondary and university sectors. He also advises and represents employers in a wide variety of priva...

Scott Harcus is a Partner at Alexander Holburn and leads the firm’s Environmental Law Practice. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Scott is a trusted advisor and litigator in environmental law, construction law, and insurance coverage disputes, with a focus on complex, high-stakes matters. Scott regularly acts as counsel in multi-party construction litigation and environmental disputes, representing developers, contractors, insurers, and businesses in British Columbia and across Cana...

Michael D. Shirreff is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law, Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Michael D. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael D. Shirreff since 2021. 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 Michael D. Shirreff is held by oth...

Kevin Heinrichs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Kevin practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia. Kevin is a founding partner at Heinrichs Richards LLP and has practiced exclusively in family law since being called to the British Columbia Bar in 1993. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Simon Fraser University in 1988 and his law degree from Dalhousie University in 1992. Kevin has appeared at all levels of court in British Colu...

Guy J. Collette is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Litigation. Guy J. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Guy J. Collette since 2015. 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 Guy J. Collette is held by other lawyers.

When Silvia decides to take on a challenge, she really goes for it. After launching a successful career as a civil and employment lawyer in her native Brazil, Silvia decided to immigrate to Canada without having set foot here before. Undaunted by the Canadian licensing process, she worked her way through another law degree, a second career as an immigration paralegal and a third career as a mother to two boys. She’s now returned to where she started, this time tackling the practice of C...

Tim Delaney's practice includes commercial litigation, employment litigation, personal injury actions and defamation cases. He has a wealth of experience as a trial and appellate lawyer including appearances at the Supreme Court of Canada. Tim acts for clients who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents and accidents arising from defective products or premises. He has significant experience dealing with cases involving chronic pain conditions and traumatic head injuries. In the field of ...