
Litigation: General Commercial
Canada Guide 2027 : British Columbia
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Blakes has one of the most successful litigation and dispute resolution practices in Canada and we are known for our specialization and experience advising on complex issues. We advise on local, national and multi-jurisdictional matters (specifically the U.S.) from our Vancouver office, successfully leveraging the Blakes integrated national litigation platform.
With all of the advice and expertise needed under one roof, we leverage best practices across industries and take swift action to resolve disputes smoother, smarter, and with greater success.
We represent client interests at every stage of a dispute, from fact-finding and risk evaluation through final resolution and enforcement. We litigate in trial and appellate courts, resolve disputes at the negotiating table, and represent clients before tribunals and government agencies. Blakes litigators have appeared before all levels of court in Canada, including the Supreme Court of Canada, and have been involved in precedent-setting cases involving hostile take-overs, indemnification of directors and officers, proxy contests and directors’ duties.
In large, document-intensive cases, we integrate skilled paralegal support, leading-edge document management technology and a project management and e-discovery team to manage matters efficiently and cost effectively.
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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP advised Absolute Software Corporation in a fair value dispute arising from shares it sold prior to its CAD1.15 billion acquisition by Crosspoint Capital Partners.
Strengths
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Blakes has exceptional depth and expertise. They advocate strongly for the client, are adept at evaluating risks and options and provide exceptional advice. They are tremendously efficient and effective.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaBlakes are all subject matter experts in the area and understand our business.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaThe entire Blakes team provides easily digestible information to the client and ensures that the various people involved all feel respected and included.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaThe firm looks at things from a practical business perspective.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaBlakes has a deep bench of expertise and extensive experience handling complex matters.
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Band 1 
Band 1 
Roy Millen
Roy Millen is a respected Vancouver-based lawyer with a noteworthy practice assisting clients with a range of administrative and regulatory proceedings. He is particularly skilled at handling matters concerning the scope of Indigenous treaty rights.
Roy is an excellent litigator, his arguments are carefully crafted and his delivery is flawless.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaRoy provides great advice and we have some good discussions about strategy and what we should do.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaRoy is a legal expert.
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Band 1 
Band 1 
Sean Boyle
Sean Boyle is highly respected in the BC market for his expert handling of securities matters. With experience covering litigation, class proceedings and regulatory investigations, he regularly acts for a range of financial institutions and public companies.
He is the best.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaSean is amazing with clients and inspires deep loyalty from them. He has a sharp strategic mind and is a fierce advocate. Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaSean is one of the brightest lawyers I have worked with.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Alexandra Luchenko
Alexandra Luchenko is recognised for her impressive work in corporate litigation, covering breach of contract, professional negligence and intellectual property disputes. She is equally adept at handling shareholder disputes and a broad range of matters concerning breach of fiduciary responsibilities. She is based in Blake, Cassels & Graydon's Vancouver office.
Alex is phenomenal.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Joseph McArthur KC
Joseph McArthur KC is frequently relied upon by clients from the energy and natural resources and pharmaceutical sectors to handle commercial dispute resolution. He is particularly regarded for his wide-ranging trial experience and offers additional expertise as arbitration counsel. He is based in Blake, Cassels & Graydon's Vancouver office.
Joe is a phenomenal and highly accomplished lawyer whose extensive knowledge and understanding of complex legal issues consistently inspires confidence and delivers results.
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Band 5 
Band 5 
Laura Cundari
Vancouver-based Laura Cundari has a growing reputation in BC for her representation of clients from the energy, pharmaceutical and infrastructure sectors. She has significant experience in litigating and arbitrating disputes before both federal and provincial courts.
Laura possesses a sharp legal mind and has an exceptional ability to analyse complex issues while also being able to explain complicated legal concepts clearly and persuasively.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaLaura is experienced with a high level of commercial awareness.
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Band 5 
Band 5 
Peter Rubin
Peter Rubin is regularly mandated to act in a wide array of commercial disputes, including contractual litigation, bankruptcy proceedings, breach of fiduciary duty claims and allegations of fraud. He is based in Blake, Cassels & Graydon's Vancouver office.
Peter Rubin is very capable, he has the ear of the court and commercial judgement.
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Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Joshua Hutchinson
Joshua Hutchinson garners praise for his handling of a wide range of commercial litigation matters, including disputes related to projects as well as class actions.
Joshua is instrumental in helping our business navigate our legal needs. He has a very good understanding of how our business operates and where legal risk presents itself.
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Joseph McArthur
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Peter Rubin
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Sean Boyle
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Laura Cundari
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Alexandra Luchenko
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Joshua Hutchinson
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Roy Millen
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