News

March 2026

We’re honoured to announce that Claire E. Hunter, K.C. has been shortlisted in Benchmark as British Columbia Litigator of the Year.

This is a reflection of Claire’s strategic brilliance, relentless drive, and leadership that shapes outcomes and inspires those around her. She doesn’t just practice law; she sets the standard for what exceptional litigation looks like in British Columbia. Join us in congratulating Claire on this outstanding achievement!

Aubin Calvert and Devin Eeg represented the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia in English Montreal School Board et al. v. Quebec (Attorney General), a four-day appeal in the Supreme Court of Canada on the constitutionality of Bill 21 (Quebec’s “secularism law”) and Quebec’s invocation of s. 33 of the Charter - the “notwithstanding clause”.

TLABC’s factum is accessible here: Supreme Court of Canada | 41231.

We are thrilled to announce that William Smart, K.C.,  Randy Kaardal, K.C.,  Claire Hunter, K.C.,  Rebecca Robb and   Aubin Calvert   have been nominated for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.

This highly regarded recognition reflects their exceptional expertise, dedication, and leadership within the legal profession. We congratulate them on this well-deserved honor and celebrate their continued contributions to excellence in law.

Congratulations to the team on this well-deserved achievement.

January 2026

Congratulations to Claire E. Hunter, K.C., on her inclusion in this year’s Lexpert’s Leading 500 Cross-Border Lawyers: A Guide to Doing Business in Canada. Claire is recognized in the 2026 Lexpert Directory as Most Frequently Recommended in Litigation – Corporate Commercial and Consistently Recommended in Litigation – Regulatory & Public Law.