Scott H. Wilson

Commercial litigation comprises the majority of John Shewfelt’s practice. Over the years he has also accumulated a range of other experience, including corporate and shareholder disputes, and cases involving defamation, nuisance, childhood sexual abuse, fraudulently concealed assets, real estate, and class actions. John also has experience with serious personal injury claims and with professional malpractice claims involving lawyers, doctors, investment advisors, and other professionals...

Tom is a founding partner* at Roper Greyell where he advises employers on all aspects of employment law and labour relations and represents clients in employment related litigation. A tireless advocate for the highest standards of employment and labour practices, Tom’s expertise is sought after by clients, organizations, educators and colleagues. During his career, spanning over five decades, Tom has shared his extensive experience and technical understanding of the law with young lawye...

Kevin Smith is a Partner at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia, with a broad litigation practice focused on Corporate and Commercial Litigation. He advises clients on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious legal matters and has represented clients at all levels of court in British Columbia. Kevin’s practice includes public law matters involving constitutional, administrative, environmental, Indigenous, and human rights issues, as well as civil litigation relating to esta...

Shane is an experienced litigator with a practice focused on real estate and commercial business disputes. He regularly advises senior executives, in-house counsel, real estate development companies, investors, family-owned businesses and individuals on dispute-avoidance strategies. When issues cannot be resolved through negotiation, Shane delivers effective representation at all levels of court, before administrative tribunals and in mediations and arbitrations. “My clients focus on ma...

David McKnight is a Partner, and the leader of Alexander Holburn’s Administrative Law, Police Law, Employment and Human Rights Law, and Defamation + Publication Risk Management Practice Groups. David is also a member of the Insurance and Local Government Practices. His practice is in the area of insurance litigation defence and includes construction litigation, fire loss, police claims, personal injury, property damage, administrative law and defamation. David also regularly provides co...

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...

Ingrid Otto is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Education Law and Labour and Employment Law. Ingrid practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Ingrid Otto 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 Ingrid Otto is held by other lawyers.

Julia K. Lockhart is a talented trial, appellate and research lawyer who carries on a general administrative and commercial litigation practice, focussing on complex commercial disputes and challenging administrative law issues. Julia has been a partner at Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP since 2020 and she demonstrates excellence and precision in her work as an advocate, as well as leadership and compassion in her work generally. Julia regularly advises the Law Society of British Colu...

Maggie is a partner at Roper Greyell where she practises in all areas of employment and labour law. She provides clients with practical and strategic advice in her role as a trusted advisor. Maggie’s goal is to understand the world her clients operate in – applying her legal knowledge in a pragmatic way and providing user-friendly advice. She builds strong relationships with her clients and works collaboratively with them to navigate a variety of unionized and non-unionized workpl...

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...