About

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Harper Grey LLP is the leader in civil litigation defence and regulatory matters for health practitioners in British Columbia and the Yukon. In addition to the recognition of our health care team by Chambers Canada, we have been recognized as a leading firm in this area by Best Lawyers in Canada® and Lexpert® and received the Benchmark Canada® National Medical/Defence Health Law Firm of the Year award.

Led by chair, Kimberly Jakeman, KC, our lawyers defend physicians, surgeons and health professionals in civil litigation. We advise clients in professional regulation matters touching on issues of ethics, professionalism, regulation, privileges, policy advice, general representation in investigations including workplace, privacy, employment, fraud, malfeasance, and quasi-criminal matters related to medical practice. We represent clients in hearings before the College of Physicians and Surgeons, the Medical Services Commission, the College of Dental Surgeons, hospital administration boards, and other regulatory bodies.

We are committed to the medical and health professions. Our lawyers frequently participate in presenting at medical/legal educational programs throughout the province at hospitals and with local universities.  Our focus on remaining at the leading edge of this increasingly complex and ever changing area of practice is demonstrated by the development of niche expertise in emerging legal fields such as MAID (medical assistance in dying) and fertility law. 


Chambers Review

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Healthcare: Contentious - Nationwide - Canada

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Harper Grey is highly regarded for its work on behalf of physicians, surgeons and other health specialists in British Columbia. The Vancouver-based law firm also represents medical clients in litigation in the Yukon. Its health law and professional regulation groups assist with both civil litigation and professional regulation issues, and its lawyers are also heavily involved with regard to end-of-life issues.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Kimberly Jakeman
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Kimberly Jakeman
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Band 1

Kimberly Jakeman KC enjoys an impressive reputation for leading physician defence cases in British Columbia. She has considerable experience in professional negligence and misconduct disputes, offering additional capabilities in matters concerning medical assistance in dying.

Kimberly is brilliant, insightful and thoughtful.

Kimberly Jakeman is extremely responsive and knowledgeable; she is a health law specialist in every way.

Kim is a very experienced and good lawyer. She represents her clients' interests very effectively.

Kimberly Jakeman is a fearsome litigator and excellent trial counsel.

William Clark
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William Clark
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Band 3

William Clark leads Harper Grey's professional regulation practice group and co-leads their health law group. He is noted for his expertise in representing practitioners in class action proceedings.

William Clark is extremely experienced.

William is creative in his strategic advice and effective at providing business-focused advice.

Jennifer Woznesensky
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Jennifer Woznesensky
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Band 4

Jennifer Woznesensky in Vancouver has experience in defending physicians and other healthcare professionals in medical malpractice claims.

Jennifer Woznesensky is a pleasure to work with.

Jennifer is a skilled trial counsel who is thoughtful and willing to engage in careful strategic discussions for the sake of a better theory and better client service.

Joel Morris
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Joel Morris
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Band 4

Vancouver-based Joel Morris has a thriving practice in the healthcare litigation space, frequently acting on medical negligence cases.

Joel Morris is an excellent lawyer.

Joel Morris is a pleasure to work with. He is professional, courteous and knowledgeable.

Jonathan Meadows
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Jonathan Meadows
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Band 4

Jonathan Meadows is based in Vancouver. He demonstrates considerable strength in defending physicians and medical practitioners against medical malpractice claims. He also acts on a number of matters involving medical assistance in dying.

Jonathan is an excellent counsel. He is intelligent, careful and thoughtful.

Jonathan is a strong lawyer with acute sensitivity.

Raj Samtani
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Raj Samtani
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Band 4

Vancouver-based Raj Samtani focuses on medical malpractice and insurance litigation. He has experience advising physicians in a range of matters, including malpractice, audit procedures, coroner's inquests and other medico-legal issues.

Mr Samtani is a very experienced and knowledgeable lawyer and I have always been impressed with his understanding of the nuances of complex cases.

Raj is thoughtful, intelligent and strategic.

Raj Samtani is very analytical and an excellent litigator.

Bruno Desparts
Bruno Desparts
Associates to watch

Bruno Desparts is an associate at Harper Grey in Vancouver. He focuses his healthcare practice on the area of medical defence, with an emphasis on professional liability, medical malpractice and regulatory matters. Fluent in both English and French, Desparts practises in both languages.

Bruno represents his clients effectively in a very professional and respectful manner. He is a very good lawyer.

Michael Robinson
Michael Robinson
Associates to watch

Michael Robinson is an associate who wins praise for his healthcare practice, earning particular plaudits for his role acting for medical professionals in professional discipline and regulatory matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
Harper Grey LLP

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Nationwide - Canada

Healthcare: Contentious

Kimberly Jakeman KC
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Kimberly Jakeman KC
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Band 1
William Clark
3
William Clark
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Band 3
Jennifer Woznesensky
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Jennifer Woznesensky
4
Band 4
Joel Morris
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Joel Morris
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Band 4
Jonathan Meadows
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Jonathan Meadows
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Band 4
Raj Samtani
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Raj Samtani
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Band 4
Bruno Desparts
Bruno Desparts
Associates to watch
Michael Robinson
Michael Robinson
Associates to watch

Members

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Aaron Atkinson

Abigail Turner

Alicia Catalano

Aman Taggar

Andrew Tang

Brent Weninger

Bruno Desparts

Cameron Elder

Claire Shanna

Daniel Reid

David Pilley

Deanna Froese

Dionne Liu

Djuna Field

Dominic Wan

Jaeda Lee

Jennifer Woznesensky

JoAnne Barnum

Joel Morris

Jonathan Meadows

Joseph Antifaev

Kara Hill

Kim Yee

Lara Zee

Lindsay Johnston

Mandeep Gill

Mark McPhee

Michael Robinson

Mollie Clark

Morgan Barber

Nathaniel Turner

Neal Parker

Nigel Trevethan

Raj Samtani

Renee Gagnon

Roshni Veerapen

Scott Marcinkow

W. Sean Taylor

Industries

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Health Care