Tamara Nielsen
About Tamara Nielsen
Tamara Nielsen is a lawyer based in Vancouver, BC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2017. Tamara Nielsen is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Administrative and Public Law
- Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- Privacy and Data Security Law
Current Firm: DLA Piper (Canada) LLP
Location: Vancouver, BC
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