Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
Canada Guide 2025 : British Columbia
Band 1
Chambers Review
Dennis James Aitken is a litigation boutique in Vancouver with experience resolving disputes across a range of different industries and sectors, including administrative and public law, corporate and shareholder disputes, environmental litigation, insolvency and restructuring, real estate and securities.
Work Highlights
- Dennis James Aitken represented Yahoo! in privacy breach class actions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are strong litigators with a good work ethic and good responsiveness."
"The lawyers assigned to the file are very approachable and respond to our questions with respect to the litigation."
"Extraordinary insight, advocacy and reputation."
"Highly experienced with complex trial litigation and appellate work, and highly regarded by the legal community. Very efficient and quick communication too."
"Leading counsel for representation in court proceedings. Thoughtful and analytical legal advice."
"They are strong litigators with a good work ethic and good responsiveness."
"The lawyers assigned to the file are very approachable and respond to our questions with respect to the litigation."
"Extraordinary insight, advocacy and reputation."
"Highly experienced with complex trial litigation and appellate work, and highly regarded by the legal community. Very efficient and quick communication too."
"Leading counsel for representation in court proceedings. Thoughtful and analytical legal advice."
Notable Practitioners
Craig Dennis KC in Vancouver is highlighted for his experience in commercial dispute resolution. He regularly acts in professional liability disputes and class action defence.
"Craig Dennis is an excellent lawyer. A premier advocate in trial and on appellate matters."
"Craig is an exceptional lawyer. He is very responsive, especially for how busy and sought after he is. He is trusted and has a superior grasp of the law and phenomenal courtroom presence."
"Craig is as good as they get for a barrister."
Owen James in Vancouver is a commercial litigator who regularly acts in corporate commercial disputes, with a specific focus on class actions and real estate and environmental disputes.