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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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Blakes, Cassels & Graydon represented Western LNG and its multi-billion dollar joint venture with the Nisga'a Nation, the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project, in the BC Supreme Court in a dispute over alleged violation of compliance with permitting conditions.
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The lawyers are remarkably oriented toward anticipating client questions and needs.
The team is creative and pragmatic.
Blakes offers exceptional legal expertise backed by a highly knowledgeable and personable team that consistently delivers outstanding legal support.
The depth of the bench of the commercial team is incredible and allows us to navigate any and all obstacles.
Blakes laid out the landscape, gave me clear direction and listened closely to what I was looking to achieve.
The lawyers are remarkably oriented toward anticipating client questions and needs.
The team is creative and pragmatic.
Blakes offers exceptional legal expertise backed by a highly knowledgeable and personable team that consistently delivers outstanding legal support.
The depth of the bench of the commercial team is incredible and allows us to navigate any and all obstacles.
Blakes laid out the landscape, gave me clear direction and listened closely to what I was looking to achieve.
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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.
Sean has been invaluable for us.
He is a great communicator and could explain everything to us when needed.
Alexandra Luchenko is recognised for her impressive work in corporate litigation, covering breaches 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.
She is exceptionally good and has been a key partner.
She's very task-oriented and focused on solutions.
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.
He understands everything.
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.
She understands the situation quickly.
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.
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 particularly good at integrating the various facets of our business needs and understanding when other things need to be addressed.
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 always looks for a resolution in a case.
All of his arguments are very carefully crafted and incisive.
He has a good base of knowledge and provides really good advice.
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