Vancouver-based litigation boutique Allen McMillan Litigation Counsel has strong expertise in real estate litigation, and matters related to municipal law and administrative law. The group is led by three knowledgeable partners: Greg Allen, Wes McMillan and Kaitlyn Meyer. Allen is noted for capabilities in shareholders’ remedies and defamation, McMillan has a niche focus on religious freedom, the doctrine of unconscionability and pre-incorporation contracts, and Meyer deals with a variety of partnership and corporate control disputes. John Trueman is a key contact at an associate level, and Bryan Hicks joined as counsel from Miller Thomson LLP in March 2025.

Regularly litigating in trial and appellate courts, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP represents clients in high-profile class actions and arbitrations. The group is led by a capable duo: Joe McArthur KC advises on both domestic and international arbitrations, and Robin Reinertson has notable specialism in class action and product liability matters. Other key members of the team include Sean Boyle (securities class actions and capital markets litigation), Roy Millen (construction litigation and contract disputes) and Peter Rubin (commercial litigation and insolvency matters). Alexandra Luchenko represents clients in the mining, financial and tech industries, whilst Laura Cundari has in-depth knowledge of the energy, hospitality and infrastructure sectors. Rochelle Collette and Claire Hildebrand were promoted to partnership in January 2025.

Fasken’s Vancouver office is home to a team of leading litigators, specializing in class actions, administrative and public law, and privacy litigation. Leading the group, Tracey Cohen KC maintains a strong position in the market for complex commercial disputes and privacy class actions, whilst Andrew Nathanson KC is active in securities litigation. The practice also benefits from Geoffrey Cowper KC, who has notable proficiency in complex arbitrations; Andrew Borrell is recognized for his work in class actions; and Gavin Cameron is a key advisor in contractual and shareholder disputes. In the last 12 months, Alexandra Mitretodis and Daniel Byma left the firm whilst Kaleigh Milinazzo was promoted to partner, and Lars Brusven joined from Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP.

The Vancouver litigation group at McCarthy Tétrault has a proven track record in securities litigation, appellate matters and class actions, and particular expertise in the mining and energy sectors. The practice is spearheaded by Jill Yates, Donovan Plomp and Toronto-based Tom Sutton. Yates also leads firm’s national Class Actions Group, with extensive experience in high value and complex cases. Michael Feder KC has a strong focus on commercial litigation and arbitration, and Alexandra Cocks has in-depth knowledge of privacy claims and real estate disputes. Other key names include Patrick Williams (product liability and contract cases) and Una Radoja (shareholder disputes and professional negligence claims). Aidan Cameron left the team in July 2024.

With a longstanding reputation for litigation and dispute resolution in British Columbia, Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson continues to be sought out for advise on real estate and property disputes, securities cases and contract disputes. The group receives key support from Irwin Nathanson KC on large contractual and property disputes, and Stephen Schachter KC on class actions and professional negligence. James MacInnis KC is an authority on construction disputes and mining claims, whilst Karen Carteri, FCIArb. stands out for her work in complex shareholder and partnership disputes. Emily Hansen and James Parker were promoted to partner in January 2025, whilst Julia Lawn, who is now a Justice at the BC Supreme Court, and Peter Senkpiel KC left the firm in March 2025.

As a part of the larger Borden Ladner Gervais LLP disputes practice, the Vancouver group’s well-established client base includes go-to contacts in the construction, oil and gas and transport industries. Robert Deane and Michelle Maniago lead the team, which specializes in matters including shareholder disputes and insolvency cases. Deane exhibits skill in contractual disputes, arbitration-related litigation and enforcement applications, whilst Maniago brings expertise to class actions and appeals. Sarah McEachern is rated for her work in construction, energy and mining disputes. Another key members of the group is Matthew Swanson, who excels in real estate and franchise disputes.

Led by Clara Ferguson, the Vancouver dispute resolution group at Lawson Lundell LLP focuses on business clients in areas such as class action defence and securities litigation. The team also has in-depth knowledge of alternative dispute resolution, appellate advocacy and insolvency issues. Laura Bevan has expertise in commercial and insurance litigation, whilst Craig Ferris KC has broad experience extending to pharmaceutical product claims and consumer pricing issues. Marko Vesely KC has a particular focus on class actions, cross-border disputes and shareholder litigation. Scott Boucher joined the team from Norton Rose Fulbright in August 2024.

Covering the entire scope of litigation areas, the Dentons team in Vancouver is geared to support on class actions, corporate and securities litigation and contractual disputes. Morgan Camley KC  leads the group, representing clients in the courts and arbitrations. Other key members of the team include Emma Irving who particularly stands out for her work in civil litigation and class actions, and Morgan Burris has in-depth knowledge of disputes involving environmental and intellectual property claims. Associate Samantha Chang is another name to note.

The Vancouver litigation and dispute resolution group at DLA Piper (Canada) LLP benefits from the firm’s national and international presence, and has appeared before all levels of British Columbia courts. Practice head Rebecca von Rüti stands out for her work in class action defence cases. Kevin Wright is involved in competition and antitrust class actions, and David Neave has experience in products liability and commercial litigation. Counsel John Landry KC strengthens the team’s international trade, energy and rail transportation offering. Shea Coulson left the firm in January 2025. The team gained two new partners and four counsel from Clark Wilson LLP in November 2024.

Norton Rose Fulbright’s disputes team in British Columbia is adept in handling complex commercial litigation, particularly in niche industries such as forestry and cryptocurrency. Spearheading the team, James Goulden KC has a proven track record representing major corporations, local governments and health authorities. Thomas J. Moran brings strength to disputes involving forestry law and other natural resource matters, and Daniel Bennett KC has notable proficiency in commercial and real estate disputes. At an associate level, Scott Silver is recommended for challenging appellate matters. Nathan Lapper was promoted to partnership in January 2025.

The Stikeman Elliott LLP disputes team in British Columbia represents clients in all aspects of commercial litigation, with particular expertise in the real estate, natural resources and financial services industries. Practice head David Brown is reputed for his shareholder disputes and insolvency expertise, whilst Angela Crimeni handles the full spectrum of disputes involving real estate, contract law and employment agreements. A standout feature of the team is Jonathan Buysen, who has appeared before provincial and federal courts.

Sought out by clients in the real estate, pharmaceutical and transport industries, Bennett Jones LLP has a particularly strong arbitration and commercial litigation group in Vancouver. At the helm of the practice, Melanie Teetaert is well versed in contractual disputes, negligence claims and commercial lease disputes. Another key member of the team is Vasilis Pappas, who is a key advisor in commercial and construction arbitration. David Gruber left the firm in February 2025.

Covering all types of commercial litigation, the Vancouver team at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP places a strong emphasis on contractual issues, negligence claims and defence of class action suits. Toronto-based John M. Picone leads the national team, with Jordanna Cytrynbaum focusing on complex multi-party litigation in Vancouver. Jessica Lewis is active in securities litigation matters, with strong knowledge of transactional litigation.