BUSINESS & CIVIL LITIGATION
Resolving Business and Civil Disputes.
From contract disputes to commercial disagreements, our firms help clients across British Columbia navigate complex business and civil litigation matters. Our firms’ experienced lawyers provide strategic guidance and aggressive advocacy to protect your interests and achieve fair outcomes.
PRACTICE AREAS
Business and Civil Litigation Claims.
Our teams represent businesses and individuals in complex commercial disputes, contract conflicts, and civil litigation matters throughout BC and Alberta.
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When commercial contracts are breached or disputed in British Columbia, it can threaten business relationships and financial stability. Our teams help businesses and individuals resolve breach of contract claims, contract interpretation disputes, and contractual disagreements, whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation in BC courts.
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Conflicts between business partners or shareholders can paralyze company operations and jeopardize the future of a BC business. Our teams represent clients in partnership dissolution, shareholder oppression claims, shareholder disputes, and corporate governance conflicts affecting closely-held corporations and family businesses.
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Construction projects in Vancouver, Victoria, and across BC often involve complex contracts, multiple parties, and significant financial stakes. Our teams handle disputes involving defective work, construction delays, builders liens, unpaid invoices, contract breaches, and construction deficiency claims in the construction industry.
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Real estate transactions and property ownership in British Columbia can give rise to serious legal disputes. Our firms represent clients in BC real estate litigation involving property boundary disputes, title disputes, breach of purchase and sale agreements, specific performance claims, and commercial and residential landlord-tenant conflicts.
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Workplace conflicts in BC—wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, employment discrimination, workplace harassment, or employment contract disputes—can be emotionally and financially taxing. Our teams advocate for employees and small business owners navigating complex employment law issues under BC employment standards and common law.
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Professionals in BC such as accountants, engineers, lawyers, and financial advisors owe a duty of care to their clients. When professional errors or professional misconduct cause financial harm or economic loss, our firms help clients pursue malpractice claims and seek accountability and recovery.
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When individuals or businesses in British Columbia suffer financial losses due to fraudulent misrepresentation, intentional deceit, or negligent misstatement, our firms can help pursue civil fraud claims. Our teams represent clients seeking to recover damages from fraudulent business dealings, investment fraud, real estate fraud, and misrepresentation in commercial transactions.
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Fiduciaries in British Columbia—including corporate directors, trustees, agents, and partners—must act in the best interests of those they serve. When fiduciaries breach their fiduciary duty through self-dealing, conflict of interest, or negligent conduct, our teams can take legal action to remedy the harm and pursue compensation for losses.
BUSINESS DISPUTE?
We’re Here to Help.
If you're facing a contract breach, partnership conflict, or commercial dispute in British Columbia, our Vancouver and Victoria business litigation lawyers can help you resolve the issue and protect your interests.