Vancouver-based litigation firm Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson is a strong choice for mining, real estate and commercial contracts disputes. The group is also frequently instructed by clients in the insurance, real estate, aerospace and tech segments. Key contacts include Irwin Nathanson KC and Stephen Schachter KC, who specialize in contractual and property disputes, class actions, hostile takeover bids, professional negligence and securities matters; James MacInnis KC, who majors on contractual disputes, professional negligence mandates, insurance defence and mining claims. Karen Carteri (shareholder and corporate disputes and remedies, property development disputes) is an additional name to note. Peter Senkpiel KC departed in March 2025.
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‘Very smart. Very organized. Very professional. The team gave me a lot of confidence.’
‘James MacInnis KC is one of the smartest people I have dealt with. He also has an excellent demeanour and is easy to work with.’
Key clients
- Taplow Ventures
- Beedie Development and Kingsgate Property
- G&T Martini Holdings
- Insurance Council of BC
- Castlebrook Investments
- Turbolyft Aerospace Corporation and NAS Aerospace
- PacNet Services, Rosanne Day, Gordon Day, Ruth Ferlow, Peter Ferlow and 672944 B.C., Miles Kelly, Fiona Kelly and Renee Frappier
- John Derencinovic, Manny Kooner and Kai West Venture Capital
- Ocean Pacific Hotels
- Richard Mill
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Irwin Nathanson KC; Stephen Schachter KC; James MacInnis KC; Karen Carteri