03. Commercial and Financial Litigation

We excel in providing civil litigation services tailored to the needs of individuals, corporations, and professionals. Our expertise extends beyond bankruptcy, insolvency law, and debtor-creditor disputes, encompassing a wide range of civil litigation matters.

Our Litigation Process
We guide our clients through every stage of the litigation process, from initial pleadings and document production to discoveries, chambers applications, trials, and appeals. Our team is well-equipped to handle cases involving:

1. Civil fraud and asset recovery
2. Breach of contract disputes
3. Corporate malfeasance and shareholder/director/officer disputes
4. Debtor-creditor matters
5. Insolvency litigation
6. Fraudulent conveyance and preference litigation
7. Investment and cryptocurrency disputes
8. Shareholder oppression and shareholder disputes
9. Misappropriation claim and Breach of fiduciary duties
10. Employment law and wrongful dismissals, including breach of restrictive covenants
11. Estate litigation
12. Securities litigation, including enforcement actions involving the BC Securities Commission for contraventions or collection of monetary sanctions
13. Professional negligence, specifically involving mortgage brokers

Creative Solutions and Bold Strategies
Our team is equally comfortable in both boardrooms and courtrooms when it comes to resolving disputes. We are not afraid to find creative solutions for our clients' problems through negotiation and settlement. However, we are also prepared to take bold steps to advance or defend our clients' interests, including seeking extraordinary pre-trial relief such as:

1. Mareva freezing orders and Freezing orders
2. Interim receiverships
3. Anton Piller Orders (search orders)
4. Norwich Pharmacal orders

Legal Fees: Disputes, Reviews, and Enforcement

Our firm has extensive experience representing both clients and lawyers in matters related to legal fees, including:

1. Reviewing accounts under sections 68 and 70 of the Legal Profession Act
2. Solicitor's liens
3. Security enforcement
4. Charging orders

Assistance for Clients

If you:

- Are seeking a second opinion on your lawyer's accounts
- Have developed a fee dispute with your lawyer
- Are unable to pay your legal fees and facing enforcement action

It is crucial to seek legal advice early to understand your rights and remedies. We provide strategic guidance and representation to clients navigating fee disputes, ensuring their interests are protected and their case is presented effectively.

Support for Lawyers

We offer independent representation to lawyers requiring assistance in:

- Preparing materials for a fee review
- Representation at Registrar's hearings

Our team combines technical knowledge and practical experience to ensure lawyers are well-supported throughout the fee review process.

Cost-Effective Dispute Resolution
Recognizing the high costs associated with litigation, we adopt a pragmatic approach to dispute resolution. Our advice to clients takes into account the commercial realities of their situation and goals. To minimize our clients' legal expenses, we employ negotiation and mediation as effective tools for resolving and settling disputes.