The British Columbia disputes practice at Bennett Jones LLP is frequently instructed by clients seeking representation in real estate, pharma, financial and energy disputes. Additional core areas of expertise include multi-province class actions, restructuring and insolvency matters and securities litigation. David Gruber steers the practice group and focuses on corporate and commercial litigation and arbitration. Melanie Teetaert handles energy, commercial and construction litigation and commercial arbitration.

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Key clients

  • United States Securities and Exchange Commission
  • Four Seasons Hotel Limited
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers
  • Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
  • AXOR Group
  • Emerald Health Sciences
  • Boffo Investment Corp
  • FTI Consulting Canada
  • Guo Hong
  • Actra Fraternal Benefit Society

Work highlights

  • Engaged by the SEC to obtain a freezing injunction against alleged conspirators in a $1bn pump and dump securities fraud scheme pending a civil trial in the United States.
  • Acted for Four Seasons Hotels in defence of claims brought by Cadillac Fairview and related parties concerning the recently closed Four Seasons Vancouver Hotel.
  • Acted for PwC after SanLing advised its regulators it was ceasing its operations due to its inability to comply with regulatory orders.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David Gruber

Other key lawyers

Melanie Teetaert