Litigation: General Commercial
Canada Guide 2025 : British Columbia
Band 3
About
Provided by Kornfeld LLP
Kornfeld LLP | Kornfeld, Shapray & Partners is a Vancouver-based boutique commercial and litigation firm that specializes in corporate and commercial work—transactional, litigation, arbitration, alternate dispute resolution and strategic advice.
Our team of litigation lawyers provides aggressive, efficient and principled dispute resolution, whether in the courtroom, in arbitration or across the negotiating table.
We represent clients from many industries, with a particular focus on real estate developers, financial institutions and closely-held businesses. Our clients include CEOs and general counsel of large corporations, business investors, owner-operators, and individuals in disputes over substantial family and estate assets, as well as professional services firms such as accountants, realtors, architects and engineers.
As entrepreneurs and litigation experts who’ve launched and run successful businesses and through board leadership roles, we’ve maintained a practical, “real world” approach to dispute resolution. Our recent successes include litigation involving business assets, commercial property, investments, shareholder and partnership interests, and matters related to family asset, inheritance and business-succession issues.
Chambers Review
Kornfeld LLP is active in a broad array of corporate and commercial disputes in Vancouver. The firm demonstrates particular strength in the areas of white-collar crime and securities law, alongside additional expertise in real estate property litigation, trust disputes and workplace disputes. The team regularly represents clients in class actions and judicial reviews.
Work Highlights
- Kornfeld LLP represented KBK, the developers of the Shangri La development in Vancouver, in a construction defect claim and in a class action on behalf of all purchasers, alleging breach of contract and breach of implied warranty.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It is because of their superior ability and knowledge to handle complex and sophisticated matters that we have them handle all our litigation and arbitration legal work."
"The firm provides personal, practical service, measured judgement and strategic problem solving. Once engaged, they leave the impression that our matter is the only one they are working on."
"Kornfeld clearly identify our position, have superior negotiation skills and are organised. They understand their clients' needs and are very responsive."
"It is because of their superior ability and knowledge to handle complex and sophisticated matters that we have them handle all our litigation and arbitration legal work."
"The firm provides personal, practical service, measured judgement and strategic problem solving. Once engaged, they leave the impression that our matter is the only one they are working on."
"Kornfeld clearly identify our position, have superior negotiation skills and are organised. They understand their clients' needs and are very responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Abbas Sabur's litigation practice in Vancouver includes acting in securities and commercial disputes across the real estate and financial services sectors. He frequently represents clients in breach of duty, shareholder oppression and workplace harassment claims.
"Abbas had one of the most effective closing arguments I have ever heard."
"Abbas is excellent counsel."
"Abbas Sabur is an excellent litigator. He does a lot of things, and is really versatile and well regarded."
Howard Shapray KC in Vancouver is a skilled trial lawyer who acts in a wide range of contentious proceedings, including commercial litigation and judicial reviews. He has experience in a range of claims, including those involving breach of fiduciary duty, as well as allegations of fraud and money laundering.
Shane Coblin is a Vancouver-based litigator with a strong track record of representing real estate developers and investors. He primarily assists with disputes regarding construction projects and commercial real estate developments, including allegations of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and fraud.
"Shane has a lot of experience and knowledge in this market."
"Shane provides reasoned, knowledgeable, intelligent counsel and litigation expertise."
"Shane is a very strong litigator and I would recommend him to anyone needing his services."
Vancouver-based Stephen Fitterman has wide-ranging dispute resolution expertise, including advising on class actions and breaches of fiduciary duty. His practice spans advising on disputes in the healthcare and construction sectors, as well as claims concerning trusts law and treaty rights.
"Stephen is a strong lead partner."
Ranked Lawyers at
Kornfeld LLP
British Columbia
Members
Provided by Kornfeld LLP
Dan Parlow
Devin Lucas
Francis Lamer
Howard Shapray, KC
Lana Li
Lorne Kotler
Matthew Sveinson
Milaad Hashmi
Nikhil Pandey
Nils Preshaw
Shane Coblin
Yan Gao