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McEwan Partners

Litigation: Securities

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McEwan Partners was formed by three Chambers ranked Kings Counsel to create a boutique specialty firm focussed on both corporate commercial and securities matters. Its counsel bring their long tradition of exceptional advocacy to champion clients’ claims. Our lawyers are known for their work in high stakes disputes and their uncompromising approach to providing quality in everything they do. Its senior counsel all spent time at leading full-service business firms. They work closely with clients to understand their businesses and to develop creative and practical strategies that deliver the desired results.

Our team of lawyers are among the best and the brightest at every level of call, sharing a dedication to excellence, rigorous and creative legal analysis, and business-minded practicality.

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Litigation: Securities - British Columbia

What the Team is Known For
McEwan Partners is a respected litigation-focused boutique recognised for its significant capabilities across a wide variety of commercial and corporate disputes. The Vancouver-based team features a number of top advocates, with diverse experience covering issues such as product liability, securities litigation and class actions. The firm offers excellent representation to clients in the energy, real estate and financial services sectors.
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  • The firm is very committed to advocating for their client.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • J Kenneth McEwan
    J Kenneth McEwan

    J Kenneth McEwan

    Kenneth McEwan KC is a premier litigator who acts on a broad array of corporate and commercial dispute resolution in Vancouver. He is well known for his handling of contentious securities cases and has a wealth of experience in trials at both the provincial and federal levels.

    • Kenneth has a command of the court and argues in front of the court better than anyone I've ever seen.

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    • He is regarded as one of the leading all-around commercial litigators.

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  • Bob Cooper KC
    Bob Cooper KC

    Bob Cooper KC

    Vancouver-based Bob Cooper KC is well known in the BC market for his expertise in securities law. He also operates a busy commercial litigation practice, frequently being active in shareholder disputes and arbitration for international and domestic clients.

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  • David Gruber
    David Gruber

    David Gruber

    David Gruber practises in Vancouver and handles a range of commercial dispute resolution cases, with additional strength in allegations of fraud and money laundering.

    • He has been a very valuable adviser to us.

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    • David is a really good lawyer who understands the issues.

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  • Emily Kirkpatrick
    Emily Kirkpatrick

    Emily Kirkpatrick

    Emily Kirkpatrick is a lawyer at McEwan Partners with a respected general commercial litigation practice in Vancouver. She has been engaged for representation across a range of areas, including shareholder litigation, property disputes and class action proceedings.

    • She is incredibly bright, diligent and hard-working.

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    • Emily has great knowledge of the law and is very committed to advocating for her client.

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