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Brian Fast practises corporate-commercial law with a focus on securities and corporate finance. He has advised clients on initial public offerings, short form and shelf prospectus financings, mergers and acquisitions, reverse takeovers, corporate restructurings and reorganizations, and qualifying transactions, as well as capital alterations and the preparation of documentation for related transactions on all major Canadian and U.S. stock exchanges. He also frequently advises clients on corpor...

Thea Hoogstraten is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Thea practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Thea Hoogstraten since 2025. 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 Thea Hoogstraten is held by other lawyers.

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

Shahrooz Nabavi is recognized as a leading Canadian venture capital and emerging technology lawyer. A Partner in Fasken’s Emerging Technology and Venture Capital Group, Shahrooz is also member of the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Group, advising on complex strategic, corporate and financing transactions. Shahrooz’s practice focuses on corporate transactions, venture capital financings, M&A, and strategic partnerships for high-growth, innovation-dri...

Riley Burr's practice largely focuses on commercial tax work. Riley also advises clients on GST, PST and property transfer tax issues in the corporate, charitable and real estate sectors, both in structuring designed to minimize taxes as well as in handling administrative appeals, ruling requests and voluntary disclosures relating to such taxes. Riley also works with high-net-worth individuals with significant private company interests in a wide variety of industries to structure their affair...

David practices general insurance defence litigation with an emphasis on the defence of dentists, hospitals and school boards in negligence and human rights claims. He also regularly defends businesses and municipalities in property damage and personal injury claims. David has experience appearing as counsel at all levels of court in British Columbia, and the Supreme Court of Canada. In his administrative practice, David has defended matters before the Human Rights Tribunal, the Health Profes...

Pamela Sheppard is a Partner at Farris LL P in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her practice includes advising clients on a range of family law matters, and she has been recognized by Best Lawyers for her work in Family Law. Based in Vancouver, Pamela has been included in Best Lawyers since 2026. The recognition is based on peer review within the legal profession and reflects the regard of fellow lawyers practicing in the same geographic region and area of law. At Farris LLP, Pamela works with in...

Stephanie practices exclusively in the area of divorce and family law. She is a Parenting Coordinator, Arbitrator, Family Law Mediator and Collaborative Lawyer. Stephanie is committed to helping her clients transition through divorce in an amicable and non-adversarial way. Stephanie has extensive experience with complicated property and spousal and child support issues, as well as drafting complex marriage and cohabitation agreements. Her approach is child centered and facilitates the wellbei...

Peter is an experienced, thorough, confidence-inspiring counsel. When someone comes to him with a problem, he uses his skill to gather key information from everyone who’s directly and indirectly involved in order to build a solid case. He particularly enjoys the most difficult cases, including terminations, and approaches them with a relentless and tenacious focus. His deep experience representing clients enables him to guide them expertly through the process, represent them well and, a...

Denise Nawata is a Partner at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia, whose practice focuses on Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities Law. She advises public and private companies on a broad range of domestic and cross-border transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, plans of arrangement, corporate reorganizations, debt financings and equity financings. Denise regularly counsels issuers on securities reporting requirements, continuous disclosure obligations, co...