Shane Coblin
Canada Guide 2025
Band 5 : Litigation: General Commercial
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Provided by Shane Coblin
Career
Shane is a partner in Kornfeld’s litigation group. He is an experienced litigator with a practice focused on construction, real estate and commercial disputes. Shane regularly advises senior executives, in-house counsel, real estate development companies, investors and family-owned businesses and individuals on dispute-avoidance strategies. When issues cannot be resolved through negotiation, Shane delivers effective representation at all levels of court, before administrative tribunals and in mediations and arbitrations.
“My clients focus on making and delivering high-quality products and services. I help prevent conflicts before they arise and minimize potential liability when they do, so that my clients can apply their energy and resources toward achieving their core business goals.”
In the real estate and construction arenas, Shane represents owners, investors and major developers in complex disputes with shareholders, vendors, contractors, builders, strata corporations and other parties. He has advised clients in a broad range of matters involving sales, purchases, leases, contractor and subcontractor agreements, breach of contract, zoning and easements. He has extensive experience representing clients in matters involving the Real Estate Development Marketing Act, the Strata Property Act and the Builders Lien Act.
Shane also advises corporations and individuals in shareholder disputes and matters involving securities, contracts and partnerships, insolvency, estate litigation, fiduciary obligations, negligence and fraud.
Shane has extensive experience acting for clients on commercial arbitrations. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and is available for appointment as arbitrator in domestic or international commercial matters.
Chambers Review
Canada
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.
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Provided by Chambers
"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."
"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."