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Infrastructure and condominiums. At first blush, these two areas of practice, which make up Allyson’s primary areas of practice, would not appear to have very much in common with each other. However, what Allyson sees in both areas is a transformation of the way we live in British Columbia. With a straightforward approach and direct advice, Allyson’s priority is helping clients move forward with their projects. Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement Services Procurement is...

Chris Drinovz is a Partner at KSW Lawyers and the founder and leader of the Employment & Labour Group. His calling is to excellence through the mastery of his craft and tireless dedication to his clients. He is described as hard-working, trustworthy, and genuine. His strong analytical mind (grounded in a mathematics background) and passion for writing and language make him a force to reckon with. ‍ Chris works with business leaders and union and non-union organizations to solve workpl...

Adriana works energetically, assertively and tirelessly to gain the best outcomes for her clients. She focuses on gaining a deep knowledge of her clients’ businesses and objectives, so that she can identify risks early on, offer strategic and cost-efficient advice about managing those risks, solve problems and take preventative steps for the future. With her clients, she is responsive and direct, and also creative, engaging and warm. Adriana provides on-going advice and advocacy to her ...

Abigail is a partner in our health law and insurance law groups. Abigail is presently a partner in our Health Law group. She has a busy practice working in medical malpractice defense, administrative law and regulatory matters. Abigail has extensive experience working in the field of professional liability, predominantly in the medical field. Abigail has approximately 30 years of experience as a lawyer. Abigail was born in England but moved to Canada as a small child. She grew up in British C...

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...

A Saskatchewan girl, Meika charms us regularly with expressions like "have at 'er!" And believe us, when Meika "has at 'er" there's no stopping her from fighting on behalf of her clients. Her personable but no-nonsense approach, her work ethic and her reputation as a strategic thinker have led her to build a loyal following among Canada's leading companies. It’s no surprise that Meika has been recognized by Lexpert as one of Canada’s leading practitioners in Immigration Law. Meika...

Jill Swanston is a partner working at the firm's Vancouver office. Jill specializes in Canadian taxation with an emphasis on corporate reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, and structuring financings. Jill has advised both Canadian and international private and public entities in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, technology, natural resources, entertainment, and transportation. Prior to practicing law, Jill practiced tax as a Chartered Accountant and was a senior manager ...

Tracey Cohen, KC is a leading commercial litigation and dispute resolution Partner in the Vancouver office. Tracey has been recognized for expertise in Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Securities Litigation and International and Commercial Arbitration and has repeatedly been recognized as one of Canada’s top 25 female litigators. Tracey was appointed as Queen’s Counsel in 2015 and was admitted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers in March 2019, and a Fellow of ...

Anthony A. Vecchio, K.C. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Anthony A. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Anthony A. Vecchio, K.C. since 2006. 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 Anthony A. Vecchio, K.C. is held by other lawyers.

David J. McGruder is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. David J. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized David J. McGruder since 2008. 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 David J. McGruder is held by other lawyers.