Sought out by clients in the real estate, pharmaceutical and transport industries, Bennett Jones LLP has a particularly strong arbitration and commercial litigation group in Vancouver. At the helm of the practice, Melanie Teetaert is well versed in contractual disputes, negligence claims and commercial lease disputes. Another key member of the team is Vasilis Pappas, who is a key advisor in commercial and construction arbitration. David Gruber left the firm in February 2025.
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Key clients
- Crystal Currency Exchange Inc
- ACTRA Fraternal Benefit Society
- Douglas College
- Manna Industrial Fund (Value-Add) LP and Manna Industrial Fund
- A Chinese Investor
- Canadian Pacific Railway Company and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (CPKC)
- Cosimo Borrelli, Liquidator of Akai Holdings / China Medical Technologies
- Four Seasons Hotels Limited
- Travelers Canada
- Glencore International AG
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Melanie Teetaert
Other key lawyers
Vasilis Pappas