Robert Fleming Lawyers lead partner Robbie Fleming, who is lauded as an ‘exceptionally capable lawyer’ and a ’seasoned professional’, takes care of commercial litigation, jurisdictional disputes, fraud claims and shareholder oppression claims. Also noted is senior associate John Zeljkovich, who has focused his practice on complex commercial matters, creditor’s remedies, fraud litigation, professional negligence claims and shareholders’ remedies. A recent standout matter saw the team represent New Jersey-based conglomerate XTL in a claim against a British Columbia manufacturer to recover funds on a cancelled contract.
Testimonials
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'Robbie Fleming has a background in business, which has infused his firm with an orientation to solving problems for business clients. So many firms approach such problems as the setting for litigation, but the Fleming firm puts the perspective of the business client first.'
‘The senior partner, Robbie Fleming is a leader at the commercial bar, and is unusual in having extensive experience at both the criminal and civil bar. His senior associate, John Zeljkovich, makes a good pairing with Fleming, as he is relentless in marshalling facts and documents in support of the strategy developed by Fleming.’
‘Robert Fleming is an exceptionally capable lawyer and has unique accomplishments such as winning cases before the Supreme Court of Canada.’
‘Attentive client service. Skilled senior counsel. Robbie is an excellent communicator and a terrific strategic thinker.’
‘John Zeljkovich managed a complex litigation scenario with a total understanding of the business’ unique business model.’
‘Robert Fleming has a firm that makes you feel like you are the only client. Their service has a human approach that doesn’t seem to follow a script.’
‘Robert Fleming has a way of keeping all the details in mind while focusing on the bigger picture to present arguments to the courts that are organized efficiently and logical, saving time and expense. His respectful approach and demeanour is welcomed by the court, allowing the judge to focus on the issues at hand. A seasoned professional!’
Key clients
- Bhuthal family
- Kevin Lacroix
- BC Notaries Captive Insurance Fund
- GardaWorld
- Equustek Solutions
- Whistler Film Festival Society
- Puppet Killer Productions
- Helen Han
- Marilyn Vince
- Moodle
Work highlights
- Represented Equustek in a longstanding $11m claim related to the theft of trade secrets.
- Represented a client in an oppression claim, resulting in the Court of Appeal overturning an extraordinary order.
- Acted for the successful defendant, based in Western Australia, to obtain dismissal of the BC plaintiff’s claim asserting a right to publish their plug-in on our client’s website.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Robbie Fleming