WHY MCEWAN PARTNERS?
Consistently recognized by Lexpert®, Benchmark, Lexology – Who’s Who Legal, Chamber Canada, Legal 500 Canada, The Best Lawyers in Canada™, and the Globe and Mail’s list of Canada’ Best Law Firms, we are focused on client results, equipped for both complex and straightforward matters, and have the experience and judgement to know the difference.
Our lawyers include five former judicial law clerks and members of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Society of Barristers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. We are also active as counsel and neutrals in arbitration and mediation.
The firm’s Chambers review describes us as “a respected litigation-focused boutique recognised for its significant capabilities across a wide variety of commercial and corporate disputes. The Vancouver-based team features a number of top advocates, with diverse experience covering issues such as product liability, securities litigation and class actions. The firm offers excellent representation to clients in the energy, real estate and financial services sectors.”
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Notable Cases
Panopus PLC v. A.I.S. Resources Limited, 2025 BCSC 1850
David Gruber and Jason Roberts acted in defence of an application for summary trial of debt claims related to consulting services, project management activities, and two loans. Read more
September 24, 2025
Alna Packaging Co. Ltd v Frost, 2025 BCSC 387
The petition was heard September 16-18, 2024. After considering the relevant provisions of ALNA’s articles, the Court concluded that, the resolution to elect the third director was invalid. The Court… Read more
August 25, 2025
Owners, Strata Plan LMS 3905 v. Crystal Square Parking Corp., 2025 BCSC 1017
The first trial in the action took place in November 2016. At that trial, the court had rejected Crystal Square’s argument that the strata was bound by any agreement to… Read more
August 25, 2025
Anfield Energy Inc. (Re), 2024 BCSC 2201
Ken McEwan, KC, Jason Roberts, and Justin Wiebe successfully acted for a warrant holder in opposing a plan of arrangement. Read more
November 29, 2024
Firm News
McEwan Partners welcomes Caleigh McMillan as an Associate
Caleigh completed her JD at the University of Ottawa in 2025 and moved to Vancouver after graduating. While at law school, Caleigh was a member of the varsity rugby team… Read more
May 21, 2026
McEwan Partners welcomes articling student Alyshia Lan-Phavongkham
McEwan Partners is pleased to welcome articling student Alyshia Lan-Phavongkham to the firm. Alyshia received her J.D. from the University of Victoria in 2025 after completing her final year in… Read more
May 20, 2026
McEwan Partners Welcomes Associate Merran Hergert
As part of our merger with Sean Hern Law on May 1st, McEwan Partners welcomes Merran Hergert to the firm as an Associate with a distinguished background in intergovernmental relations.… Read more
May 14, 2026
McEwan Partners welcomes Sean Hern, K.C. to the firm as a partner
Recognized as a leading practitioner in commercial, administrative, and constitutional law, Sean brings a quarter century of experience to the table. His practice encompasses lengthy and complex civil trials involving… Read more
May 12, 2026
Class Action News
BC Solitary Confinement Class Action Settlement Receives Court Approval
We are pleased to report that a settlement reached in this action was approved by the British Columbia Supreme Court on October 22, 2025. Read more
November 14, 2025
Jason Roberts is serving as co-counsel alongside a lawyers from Koskie Minsky LLP in a class action impacting Canadian youth in custody. Read more
September 29, 2025
British Columbia Solitary Confinement Class Action
A proposed Settlement has been reached in this action. The proposed Settlement requires court approval. The Settlement Approval Hearing will be held on October 22, 2025. Class Members have until September 2, 2025 to voice their support for or objection to the proposed Settlement. Read more
July 25, 2025
Shangri-La Owners Class Action
Ken McEwan, William Stransky and Emma Christian acted for the plaintiff strata corporations in four representative actions on behalf of current owners and for the numbered company representative plaintiff in… Read more
May 15, 2024