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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

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Litigation: General Commercial - British Columbia

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Stikeman Elliott's Vancouver litigation team services clients across a multitude of industries, including natural resources, financial services and real estate. The department is well-versed in contractual and shareholder disputes as core elements to its broader general commercial practice. Clients benefit from the firm's resources across Canada, including its offices in Toronto, Montréal and Calgary.

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Work Highlights

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  • Stikeman Elliott acted for Lloyd's Underwriters at the Federal Court of Canada in defence of a claim brought by Babcock Canada seeking indemnity under a marine policy of insurance issued to Seaspan.

Strengths

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  • The team listens closely to the facts, ensuring they grasp the nuances that matter most to us.

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  • The Stikeman Elliott team is very smart and strategic.

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  • Stikeman Elliott has profound knowledge of our business.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • David R Brown
    David R Brown

    David R Brown

    David Brown in Vancouver offers a respected commercial litigation practice that includes acting in product liability and shareholder disputes. He is particularly active in the mining, natural resources and property sectors.

    • David is a very thoughtful, thorough and excellent advocate who is always thinking three steps ahead.

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    • He is an amazing litigator and great advocate.

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  • Jonathan Buysen
    Jonathan Buysen

    Jonathan Buysen

    Jonathan Buysen is a partner in Stikeman Elliott's litigation & disputes group, based in Vancouver. He focuses his growing practice on assisting clients with contract disputes, among various other aspects of commercial litigation.

    • He's very thorough and a real technical lawyer.

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