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Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

Canada Guide 2026 : British Columbia

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Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP

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Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP is consistently recognized as one of Canada’s leading litigation and dispute resolution firms. NST has litigated many of British Columbia’s largest and most complicated commercial and civil lawsuits. The firm was established to build an elite team of litigators capable of advocacy and litigation of the highest calibre. NST has carefully expanded its team and now includes leading counsel at all levels, including an upcoming generation of top-ranked partners.

All of NST’s partners actively mentor our team of associates, each of whom are former clerks of the British Columbia Court of Appeal, to ensure their development into highly skilled litigators, thus solidifying NST’s continued excellence into the future. 

Known for intellectual rigour, high-quality advocacy, responsiveness to client needs, and agility in procedural matters, our team has extensive proven experience arguing trials, appeals, arbitrations, and conducting complex negotiations.

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Litigation: General Commercial - British Columbia

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What the Team is Known For

Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson is a top-tier dispute resolution boutique, recognised for its ability to handle a wide range of contentious matters in BC at both the provincial and federal levels. The firm's client roster consists of a number of prestigious names, including companies in the logistics and construction industries. The firm also regularly represents individual executives and officials on both the plaintiff and defendant sides. The team out of Vancouver offers significant expertise in unfair competition disputes, with additional proficiency in appellate proceedings, arbitration proceedings, white-collar crime allegations, professional negligence disputes and class actions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson represented G&T Martini Holdings in a property development dispute with Desert Properties, with the firm obtaining over CAD25 million in relief.

Strengths

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  • The team is smart, hard-working and thorough.

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  • Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson provides effective advocacy.

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  • The team kept me well-informed at every stage, explained complex legal concepts clearly, and made sure we understood our options.

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  • The lawyers have detailed knowledge and relevant experience with litigation on the subject matter.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Irwin G Nathanson KC
    Irwin G Nathanson KC

    Irwin G Nathanson KC

    Irwin Nathanson KC is a prestigious litigator in British Columbia, with extensive experience across the full range of contentious commercial proceedings, including in relation to breach of duty and damages claims. Most recently, he has acted for employers on COVID 19-related class actions.

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  • Stephen R Schachter KC
    Stephen R Schachter KC

    Stephen R Schachter KC

    Stephen Schachter KC offers an impressive range of experience across commercial litigation, handling allegations of criminal wrongdoing and professional negligence claims. He is a skilled trial lawyer with additional strength in appellate proceedings. He is based in Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson's Vancouver office.

    • Stephen is an amazing lawyer.

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  • James C MacInnis
    James C MacInnis

    James C MacInnis

    James MacInnis KC regularly represents clients in a range of commercial disputes, including litigation regarding unfair competition and trade secrets. Based in Vancouver, he is also experienced in arbitration proceedings.

    • He is focused on the details and a great litigator.

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  • Karen Carteri
    Karen Carteri

    Karen Carteri

    Karen Carteri is a well-respected litigator in Vancouver. Her practice includes contractual disputes, disputes in the mining sector and litigation against public authorities.

    • She is very good at focusing down to the real issues in a case.

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    • Karen is very strong with absorbing facts and is an excellent litigator.

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  • Julia Lockhart
    Julia Lockhart

    Julia Lockhart

    Julia Lockhart has a broad-based commercial litigation practice and has handled a range of disputes, including in the employment and mining spaces.

    • Julia is good at managing communications and expectations with the client.

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    • She is at the top of her game in terms of intellect and legal skills.

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    • She is brilliant, incisive and strategic.

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  • Kayla Strong
    Kayla Strong

    Kayla Strong

    Kayla Strong has a growing practice focused on commercial litigation and has experience on matters concerning breaches of fiduciary duty and contractual disputes, among others.

    • Kayla brings an exceptional blend of legal expertise, strategic insight and client-focused service.

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    • I am most impressed by her efficiency and creative decision-making.

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  • Allison McMahon
    Allison McMahon

    Allison McMahon

    Allison McMahon is an associate and focuses her practice on assisting clients with litigation in the real estate, insurance and pharmaceutical industries.

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