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Litigation: Administrative & Public Law | Canada

British Columbia

This section ranks those firms and individuals which advise on civil litigation on behalf of businesses, high net worth individuals and other non-public sector entities. The primary focus of this section is corporate litigation and litigation arising out of commercial arrangements, including shareholder disputes, post-M&A disputes and contractual disputes. Less weight is given to civil litigation types which are covered elsewhere in the Canada Guide, for example banking litigation, professional negligence, civil fraud, insurance or restructuring/insolvency. Relevant work for Litigation: Administrative & Public Law will primarily focus on public sector disputes. Judicial reviews, public inquiries, constitutional challenges, parliamentary investigations and other public body disputes are considered, as are broader disputes with public sector interest, including some municipal, privacy and extradition matters. Relevant work for the Litigation: Securities section includes securities class actions, shareholder disputes, proceedings before provincial regulatory agencies and investigations, brokerage disputes and contested takeovers, as well as misrepresentation, oppression, breach of trust and insider trading cases. This chapter exclusively covers courtroom litigation, rather than alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation and arbitration.

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  1. Farris LLP
    Farris LLP
    Litigation: Administrative & Public Law
    2026 | Spotlight | 1 Years Ranked
    Farris is a well-established local BC firm with a notable litigation practice. The department comprises broad sectoral expertise, advocating in a range of commercial disputes relating to real estate and transportation. With offices in Vancouver, Victoria and Kelowna, the team possesses considerable expertise pertaining to securities, corporate disputes and class action litigation, and also offers representation to private individuals. In addition to being experienced at all trial levels, its lawyers often appear before administrative tribunals and commissions.
  2. Hunter Litigation Chambers
    Hunter Litigation Chambers
    Litigation: Administrative & Public Law
    2026 | Spotlight | 1 Years Ranked

    Hunter Litigation Chambers is a notable Vancouver-based litigation boutique which commands respect in the market for its trial capabilities. The firm maintains a strong practice in commercial dispute resolution, as well as administrative and public law litigation, with expertise covering judicial reviews, class actions and constitutional challenges. The team also holds particular expertise in the forestry and mining sectors. The firm is noted for its capabilities at the appellate level, with the team regularly appearing before the Supreme Court of British Columbia and the Supreme Court of Canada.

  3. Lawson Lundell LLP
    Lawson Lundell LLP
    Litigation: Administrative & Public Law
    2026 | Spotlight | 1 Years Ranked

    Lawson Lundell is a highly regarded Vancouver-based law firm offering wide-ranging litigation capabilities, with notable strength in corporate and commercial disputes, as well as litigation concerning insurance and environmental regulations. The firm is a popular choice for clients in the construction, telecommunications and natural resources sectors, and is also frequently mandated by Crown corporations and government entities. The group is experienced in all forms of dispute resolution, spanning trials, appeals and arbitrations. The firm's experience also encompasses public law disputes, class actions, Indigenous law cases and contentious tax matters.

  4. Olthuis van Ert
    Olthuis van Ert
    Litigation: Administrative & Public Law
    2026 | Spotlight | 1 Years Ranked

    Olthuis van Ert has offices in Vancouver and Ottawa and specialises in assisting clients on commercial and administrative and public law disputes. The firm is frequently engaged to act on cases regarding constitutional disputes as well as the full range of commercial litigation matters. The department regularly represents clients before the Supreme Court of Canada.

  5. Gall Legge Grant Zwack LLP
    Litigation: Administrative & Public Law
    2026 | Spotlight