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Litigation: Administrative & Public Law

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Lawson Lundell's Litigation Group is focused on commercial litigation and specialty areas including pensions and benefits, regulatory, environmental, aboriginal, insolvency and labour and employment litigation, all supported by the largest dedicated research team in Vancouver. Lawyers have recently handled several precedent-setting cases involving issues as diverse as the constitutionality of provisions of the proceeds of crime legislation, which went before the Supreme Court of Canada, various mining related disputes and class action suits.

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What the Team is Known For

Lawson Lundell is a highly regarded Vancouver-based law firm offering wide-ranging litigation capabilities, with notable strength in corporate and commercial disputes, as well as litigation concerning insurance and environmental regulations. The firm is a popular choice for clients in the construction, telecommunications and natural resources sectors, and is also frequently mandated by Crown corporations and government entities. The group is experienced in all forms of dispute resolution, spanning trials, appeals and arbitrations. The firm's experience also encompasses public law disputes, class actions, Indigenous law cases and contentious tax matters.

Work Highlights

  • Lawson Lundell represented the British Columbia Securities Commission before the Supreme Court of Canada in response to an appeal from the Poonians in regard to their disgorgement and administrative penalties issued due to their market manipulation scheme, with the decision clarifying that wrongdoers cannot use the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act to avoid disgorgement penalties.

Strengths

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We have access to a wide range of legal expertise within the firm.

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Lawson Lundell has a deep understanding of the regulatory framework of our industry, and is up to date on recent changes that may impact our business or the industry at large.

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The lawyers are intellectually rigorous, collaborative in nature and attentive.

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Notable Practitioners

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Craig Ferris
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Craig Ferris
2
Band 2

Craig Ferris KC is an esteemed Vancouver-based litigator. He has deep experience handling class actions and commercial disputes, representing notable clients in the telecommunications, pharmaceutical and natural resources sectors. He offers further experience in international arbitration.

Craig provides precise advice.

He is a very knowledgeable and capable lawyer.

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Marko Vesely KC
3
Marko Vesely KC
3
Band 3

Marko Vesely KC has a diverse commercial litigation practice, representing clients in defamation disputes, jurisdictional challenges and class actions. He is based in Lawson Lundell's Vancouver office.

Marko displayed a stellar understanding of our business and reputational needs, and it consistently showed in his well-rounded advice.

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Peter Roberts KC
5
Peter Roberts KC
5
Band 5

Peter Roberts KC is noted for his experience litigating a broad variety of cases, including insurance litigation and contractual disputes. Based in Vancouver, he regularly acts for clients from the natural resources and mining sectors.

Peter has a wealth of experience and is a great tactician.

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Craig Ferris KC
2
Craig Ferris KC
2
Band 2
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Marko Vesely KC
3
Marko Vesely KC
3
Band 3
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Peter Roberts KC
5
Peter Roberts KC
5
Band 5
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Members

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Amy Nathanson

Brad Armstrong

Christine Kowbel

Clara Ferguson

James Fraser

Jeff Christian

Kieth Bergner

Laura Bevan

Mark Fancourt-Smith

Michael Morgan

Nicole Skuggedal

Rob Sider

William Roberts