DLA Piper (Canada) LLP's British Columbia disputes practice represents local, national and international companies in litigation, arbitration and ADR involving the life sciences, transport, energy, banking and insurance segments. The team has experience appearing before all levels of British Columbia courts, the Supreme Court of Canada and a number of regulatory tribunals. John Landry KC, who focuses on civil and regulatory litigation, and Rebecca Von Rüti, who also co-chairs the national class action practice group, share leadership of the department. Also noted are senior litigation partners David Neave and Kevin Wright. Shea Coulson, who specializes in regulatory compliance matters and litigation, joined the firm from McMillan LLP in April 2023.
Key clients
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Ford Motors
Work highlights
- Represented Bristol-Myers Squibb in six separate proposed national class actions brought with respect to opioids.
- Defended Ford Motors in a BC class proceeding.