Chris is a leading mediator, litigation lawyer, and bankruptcy and insolvency expert in Vancouver. With over 30 years of experience, Chris has earned a strong reputation for resolving complex business disputes by bringing stakeholders together to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
Chris’s extensive background includes representing multiple parties in commercial disputes and employing an interest-based mediation approach to guide stakeholders toward resolution. He has handled a wide range of disputes, including shareholder oppression claims, construction disputes, insolvency-related matters, and distressed commercial real estate issues.
Called to the Bar of England and Wales as a barrister in 1990 (Inner Temple) and to the British Columbia Bar in 1995, Chris combines deep legal knowledge with advanced training in dispute resolution. In 2023, he earned a Certificate in Dispute Resolution from the Strauss Institute at Pepperdine University, further enhancing his ability to facilitate effective negotiations and agreements.

Degrees & certifications
Bar Admission, British Columbia, 1996
Bar Admission, London, England, 1990
Dispute Resolution, Strauss Institute, Pepperdine University, 2023
Area of practice
- Insolvency & Restructuring
- Bankruptcy
- Business Litigation
- Fraud & Asset Recovery
Awards & Distinctions
- Best Lawyers® in Canada, Banking and Finance Law, 2020-2025, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, 2019-2025, Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law, 2015-2025
- Listed in Who’s Who Legal as one of the leading insolvency lawyers in Canada, and one of the leading fraud/asset recovery lawyers in Canada
- Member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) FraudNet