Vincent Orchard is a seasoned mediator and chartered arbitrator with deep expertise in resolving complex legal disputes. Early in his career as counsel, he championed the adoption of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in British Columbia. Since 2020, he has focused exclusively on mediation and arbitration, earning a reputation for fairness, professionalism, and results-driven solutions. He is also a panel arbitrator for the Vancouver International Arbitration Centre (VANIAC), formerly the BC International Arbitration Centre (BCIAC), and a panel mediator with ADR BC.
Over the years, Vincent has successfully mediated and arbitrated a wide range of civil disputes, including insurance claims, multi-party conflicts, personal injury cases, product liability issues, professional negligence claims, commercial disagreements, and defamation matters. His expertise extends to media law and certain aspects of Indigenous Peoples law, allowing him to navigate diverse legal challenges with insight and precision.
Previously, Vincent was a senior counsel and partner at Borden Ladner Gervais, where he managed high-stakes litigation for individuals, corporations, and government agencies. His experience as a trial and appellate lawyer gives him a comprehensive understanding of legal conflicts, making him a trusted choice for effective dispute resolution.

Degrees & certifications
Dartmouth College, Bachelor of Arts, 1971
University of Manitoba, Bachelor of Laws, 1974
Bar Admission, British Columbia, 1976
Appointed B.C. Chair of the panel of Arbitrators and Referees for the Hep C Class Action Litigation Settlement.
Charter member of The Canadian Academy of Distinguished Neutrals.
Chartered Arbitrator accredited by the ADR Institute of Canada.
Area of practice
- Insurance
- Multi-party disputes
- Personal Injury
- Medical Negligence
- Product Liability
- Professional negligence
- Tort claims
- Commercial/business disputes
- Media Law including defamation
- First Nations law
- Wills & Estates
Leadership & Awards
- Recognized as Vancouver Personal Injury Litigation Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in Canada, 2015.
- Recognized as a “Litigation Star in British Columbia” and a “Litigation Star in Canada” in the 2014 edition of Benchmark Canada– The Definitive Guide to Canada’s Leading Litigation Firms and Lawyers (Aboriginal, Class Action, Insurance, Personal Injury, Product Liability).
- Selected by peers for inclusion in the 2015 edition (and since 2006) of The Best Lawyers in Canada® (Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation).
- Recognized by Benchmark Canada – The Definitive Guide to Canada’s Leading Litigation Firms & Attorneys as a “leading product liability lawyer.”
- Martindale-Hubbell® AV® Preeminent™ 4.7 out of 5 Peer Review Rated.
- Founding member of CADN, the Canadian Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, (BCMediators.org) September, 2020.