Litigation: General Commercial
Canada Guide 2025 : British Columbia
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We are adept at handling complex cases for the world’s leading businesses. Our seasoned litigators get results - both in and out of the courtroom.
We develop and execute a litigation strategy that helps you achieve your business objectives, allowing you to focus on your core business activities.
Fasken is recognized as having one of the leading litigation teams in Canada. Our litigators have won major trials and appeals for large multi-national companies in a diverse range of industries, including mining, technology, finance, communications, aviation, health, energy, and life sciences.
With over 150 lawyers, we provide depth of skill and expertise in all types of litigation, including commercial, class action, product liability, white collar crime, construction, arbitration, and defamation. Our experience allows us to anticipate issues before they arise and proactively assess and manage litigation risk.
Chambers Review
Fasken houses a premier dispute resolution practice in BC that is recognised for its ability to handle a wide range of contentious matters. Its client roster consists of a number of prestigious names, including companies in the pharmaceutical and healthcare, technology, natural resources and financial services industries. The Vancouver-based team offers expertise across a myriad of commercial disputes, including construction, competition and shareholder litigation. The team has additional proficiency in ADR, public law and white-collar crime cases, impressing with its skilled representation of individual clients. The firm also features a robust class actions practice, often working in collaboration with its other national offices.
Work Highlights
- Fasken acted for Google, successfully defending it in three class proceedings. A putative class action was commenced against Google, relating to similar claims in privacy and misrepresentation, which was stayed on the ground that both actions were predicated on the same cause of action.
Strengths
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"Their ability to leverage resources within the organisation and across the country is a distinct advantage."
"A great mix of young, high-performance and committed lawyers backed by more experienced support personnel, who work seamlessly together with the highest communication standards."
"Fasken are among my top two or three choices in Canada. They are a strong litigation shop - well run, quality and good throughout."
"Their ability to leverage resources within the organisation and across the country is a distinct advantage."
"A great mix of young, high-performance and committed lawyers backed by more experienced support personnel, who work seamlessly together with the highest communication standards."
"Fasken are among my top two or three choices in Canada. They are a strong litigation shop - well run, quality and good throughout."
Notable Practitioners
Vancouver-based Geoffrey Cowper KC frequently represents major multinational organisations in commercial disputes at both provincial and federal levels. He is well versed in advising clients in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.
"Geoff Cowper is the most senior litigator in Vancouver for the firm and a really strong lawyer."
"Geoff is just one of the finest courtroom lawyers I have ever seen, in terms of oral advocacy. He also has great judgement, but for advocacy he is among the best."
Tracey Cohen KC is based in Fasken's Vancouver office, where she co-leads the commercial litigation group. She is respected for her handling of a broad array of corporate and commercial disputes across Canada, including class actions. She has experience in both arbitration and litigious settings.
"Tracey is so smart and so good."
"Tracey is a great lawyer."
"Tracey Cohen at Fasken is great. She has blown me away with her skills and I have learned a lot from her."
Andrew Nathanson KC co-leads Fasken's commercial litigation group from his base in Vancouver. He regularly represents clients in leading commercial and regulatory disputes, including advising on shareholder litigation and environment-related disputes. He has extensive experience in claims concerning allegations of breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract, as well as applications for injunctions.
"Andrew provides thoughtful and wise counsel to his clients."
"Andrew is terrific. Not only a good lawyer but also a really good person."
Brook Greenberg KC is based in Vancouver and is particularly noted for his skilled handling of regulatory and construction disputes for energy and mining companies.
"Brook is a super smart guy and a great lawyer who really gives back to the community."
Vancouver-based Gavin Cameron is known for his expansive commercial litigation practice. He is particularly well regarded for his experience in commercial arbitrations and insurance disputes.
"Gavin Cameron is great for commercial lititgation matters that are sensitive. He is a very capable lawyer."
"Gavin is a good lawyer and takes on difficult files."
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