Formerly a prominent regional insurance defense firm, Vancouver-founded Whitelaw Twining has seen impressive growth in its near 45-year history. From establishing a strong corporate-commercial litigation practice, to expanding across Canada, to becoming part of DWF Group and its global network, our milestones reflect our continuing commitment to scale and innovate to better cater to our clients' diverse needs and growing lines of business.
 
With offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Victoria, and with capabilities to serve further provinces and territories, our team of over 130 professionals pushes beyond standard litigation practices to deliver progressive and creative solutions in complex, high-stakes and multi-jurisdictional disputes. Our culture is one of collaboration, and we combine local knowledge with global resources to achieve success for our clients. 
 
We work closely with each client to determine their particular needs and employ a results-driven approach to ensure strategic alignment with our clients’ long-term goals. Our team skillfully and tactfully advocates for our clients in the courtroom, before various regulatory bodies and tribunals and in arbitrations and mediations.

With an eye on data and analytics, we maintain metrics that assist us with and inform our clients of our ongoing evaluation and improvement of cost-efficiency, cycle times and general file-handling procedures.
 
We value being a good corporate citizen. Our lawyers actively participate in their local business and social communities. We support and enthusiastically volunteer with access to justice organizations and community outreach programs and devote time to lecturing at universities and hosting informational seminars on current industry topics. 

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Whitelaw Twining

Daniel Shugarman

Patrick Sullivan

Nigel Beckmann

Mouna Hanna

Mario Delgado

Kim Wigmore

Justine Forsythe

John Vamplew

John Fiddick

Gerry Gill

Gaynor Yeung

Franco Cabanos

Eva Christopher

Desiree Winters

Alexandre Maltas

Lindsey Galvin

Chet Wydrzynski

The Legal Associates team at Whitelaw Twining plays a critical role in managing complex litigation cases, providing expert advocacy and strategic counsel across various jurisdictions. Comprising a diverse group of associates and litigation counsel, they work collaboratively to develop innovative solutions tailored to each client's unique needs, ensuring effective representation in court, regulatory hearings, and alternative dispute resolutions. Their data-driven approach and commitment to continuous improvement enhance efficiency and support the firm's dedication to client success.

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