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Provided by Andrew Morrison
Andrew Morrison is a leading commercial litigator who has provided candid and effective advice to clients for nearly 25 years. Mr. Morrison is closely involved in all the matters he accepts and has a very high success rate in more than 100 reported decisions, including summary trials, trials and appeals. He is regularly engaged to handle high-stakes litigation.
Mr. Morrison has a wide ranging practice, but focuses primarily on disputes involving real estate, commercial contracts, and shareholder rights.
Mr. Morrison is a sought after speaker who regularly teaches other lawyers at conferences organized by the Continuing Legal Education Society of B.C. He is recognized for his knowledge and expertise in resolving real estate disputes and acts for some of the most prominent developers in BC.
Mr. Morrison has appeared in as lead counsel in the Supreme Court of Canada, as well as the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the British Columbia Court of Appeal, the Federal Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal. He often represents clients in commercial arbitrations.
Mr. Morrison is an experienced arbitrator and mediator and is regularly selected by other lawyers to mediate or decide disputes involving their clients.
Mr. Morrison has been counsel on numerous precedent setting and widely cited decisions.
In 2010, his successful representation of a buyer of a development property before the B.C. Court of Appeal in Chameleon Talent Inc. v. Sandcastle Holdings Ltd. caused the Law Society of B.C. to issue a bulletin to solicitors to alert them to the importance of the decision.
In 2020, Mr. Morrison argued before the Supreme Court of Canada in Owners Strata Plan LMS 3905 v. Crystal Square Parking Corp., a leading decision on the formation of contracts.
Provided by Chambers
Andrew Morrison of Shields Harney is a Vancouver-based litigator whose practice spans numerous fields, including real estate, employment and intellectual property. He regularly advises clients on claims of breach of contract, shareholder oppression, wrongful dismissal and trade mark infringement.
Provided by Chambers
Andrew is knowledgeable, adaptable, candid, friendly and responsive. These traits and results give us comfort that clients will have a seamless experience.
Andrew is one of the most strategic lawyers I have worked against and with, and that strategy flows from a very strong awareness of commercial realities.
Andrew is excellent on his feet. My colleague and I are struck by how strong his oral advocacy is. He is very practical and it is very easy to work with him.
Andrew has a strong sense of how to seek out practical solutions and how to zero in on the key commercial elements of a dispute. He doesn't rush into positions but will take time to consider them.
I am beyond happy with the service. I have referred him to others with equal success.
Andrew is knowledgeable, adaptable, candid, friendly and responsive. These traits and results give us comfort that clients will have a seamless experience.
Andrew is one of the most strategic lawyers I have worked against and with, and that strategy flows from a very strong awareness of commercial realities.
Andrew is excellent on his feet. My colleague and I are struck by how strong his oral advocacy is. He is very practical and it is very easy to work with him.
Andrew has a strong sense of how to seek out practical solutions and how to zero in on the key commercial elements of a dispute. He doesn't rush into positions but will take time to consider them.
I am beyond happy with the service. I have referred him to others with equal success.
Provided by Shields Harney
Property, Construction and Infrastructure
