Experience
John ranks among the market’s leading trial lawyers and is particularly skilled at commercial arbitrations and mediations. An astute advocate with a critical mind, John has a well-deserved reputation among his contemporaries as a formidable opponent with an innovative approach to problem-solving and infallible perseverance. Certainly, John is relentless when it comes to getting positive results for his clients. Having played hockey for as long as he can remember, competition and grit continue to be John’s guiding principles in his legal career.John is known as a strong leader with an open-door policy, who values his team members and takes every opportunity to mentor and support new lawyers and paralegals in the firm.
Education
LL.B., University of British Columbia, 1992B.Comm (Honours), Queen’s University, 1989Professional Memberships & Affiliations
- Called to the British Columbia Bar in 1993
Publications
John contributes extensively to publications in his areas of expertise. He is the co-author of the Annotated British Columbia Court Order Enforcement Act, published by Canada Law Book and Western Legal Publications. He has written two chapters for the Annotated Guide to Creditors Remedies published by the Continuing Legal Education Society. Also, John authored and now updates a chapter used by the Law Society in its Professional Legal Training Course.
Recognition
Listed in the Best Lawyers in Canada 2019 – 2026 for Construction Law, Corporate & Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law
Recognized by Benchmark Litigation as a Litigation Star for Commercial Litigation and Insolvency
Articles
2026 Benchmark Litigation Rankings
What makes one “able to perform the obligations” of an assignment – Whitelaw—Twining successful on contested assignment under CCAA