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Lana K. L. Li is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Lana K. L. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Lana K. L. Li 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 Lana K. L. Li is held by other lawyers.

Mark J. Braidwood is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law, Director and Officer Liability Practice, Insurance Law and Professional Malpractice Law. Mark J. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Mark J. Braidwood since 2024. 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 Mark J. Bra...

Valerie is the Chair of the firm’s Technology Group and the Social Impact and Sustainable Business Group. Val’s practice is transactional (M&A, private equity/venture capital and corporate finance) and advisory including corporate governance including advising boards and special committees. Val is the former Managing Partner of the Firm. Val has been lead counsel on a number of large and mid-market transactions focused on private equity and venture capital financings, mergers ...

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...

Lara is a Partner with Harper Grey practising in the areas of professional regulation and health law. She is the Assistant Chair of our Professional Regulation Group. She has acted as counsel for physicians, dentists, psychologists, and many other regulated health professionals. Lara articled with Harper Grey and joined the firm upon her Call to the Bar in 1996. She was in-house counsel with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia for two years from 2009 to 2011, before rej...

J. Luke Zacharias is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation. J. Luke practices law in Chilliwack, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized J. Luke Zacharias 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 J. Luke Zacharias is held by other lawyers.

Jeff Langlois is a partner at JFK Law LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia. He represents First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities across Canada, with a focus on Western and Northern Canada. Jeff’s practice includes Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice , Administrative and Public Law, and Natural Resources Law. Jeff advises and represents Indigenous communities in court proceedings, regulatory matters and negotiations. His work supports Indigenous decision-making, the protection ...

Gib van Ert practices civil, commercial and public law litigation in Ottawa and Vancouver. He has a broad range of counsel experience including trials, appeals, arbitrations, judicial reviews, motions and opinion work. Gib spent his first ten years in practice at a nationally-recognized litigation boutique in Vancouver. From August 2015 to August 2018, Gib served as Executive Legal Officer to two successive chief justices of Canada, the Rt. Hon. Beverley McLachlin, P.C. and the Rt. Hon. Richa...

For every obstacle and problem there are alternative courses of action. This is a key principle of Aaron’s practice. Clients rely on him to achieve successful outcomes and minimize risk despite challenges. Responsiveness, strategy, creativity and practicality form his approach in resolving issues, addressing risk and achieving successful results for clients. Aaron works with entrepreneurs, family businesses, medium-sized companies as well as larger national and international companies. ...

Adam practices commercial and general insurance defence litigation, with an emphasis on errors and omissions, medical malpractice, highways liability, products liability and coverage disputes. He was first called to the Bar in New Zealand, and upon admission practiced with a leading New Zealand litigation firm, focusing on insurance defence. Adam practiced there for approximately 3 years, before leaving to travel in 1997. After his travels, Adam practiced in London, England with a leading ins...