Department profile
Litigation: General Commercial
Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP
Website
www.nst.caAbout
Provided by Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP
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.
Chambers Review
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 level. 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.
Work Highlights
- Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson represented the international payment processing company PacNet Services in civil forfeiture proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I use this firm when getting the law right on complex matters is very important."
"The firm is full of experienced lawyers who help each other so the customer gets the best service and advice."
"I use this firm when getting the law right on complex matters is very important."
"The firm is full of experienced lawyers who help each other so the customer gets the best service and advice."
Notable Practitioners
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.
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.
"I cannot say enough about the great experience I had working with Stephen Schachter under an insane amount of pressure."
James MacInnis KC regularly represents clients in a range of commercial disputes, including litigation around unfair competition and trade secrets. Based in Vancouver, he is also experienced in arbitration proceedings.
Karen Carteri is a well-respected litigator in Vancouver. Her practice includes contractual disputes, disputes in the mining sector and litigation against public authorities.
Randall Hordo KC is a respected figure in the BC market, with notable experience in civil forfeiture proceedings.
Ranked Lawyers at
Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP
British Columbia
Members
Provided by Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP
Caitlin Ohama-Darcus
Edith Chen
Emily Hansen
Heather Doi
James Parker
Julia Lockhart
Kayla Strong
Kevin Loo
Peter Senkpiel