About McKechnie & Company

McKechnie & Company is a Vancouver-based boutique law firm focused on resolving business and property disputes with clarity and efficiency. Our work is practical, strategic, and results-driven. We represent companies, property owners, contractors, landlords, and individuals across British Columbia who need straightforward legal guidance and strong advocacy.

The Team Behind the Work

Strong legal representation depends on more than courtroom advocacy. Our team includes dedicated legal professionals and support staff who ensure each file is managed with care, accuracy, and attention to detail. From intake to resolution, you’ll benefit from our coordinated and professional team environment.

Our Team

Hala Awad

Office Manager

Hala has managed McKechnie & Company’s daily administrative and accounting operations since 2020. She supports exceptional service delivery through the efficient management of core financial and operational functions, including accounts payable and receivable, trust accounting, billing and account reconciliation.
Outside of work, Hala enjoys spending time with her two teenagers and pursuing her interests in home improvement and design.

Gordon Pellow

Paralegal

Gordon Pellow has over a decade of experience in the legal industry assisting his teams in the practice areas of personal injury, commercial litigation, debt collection, and contract disputes. Outside of work, he volunteers his time coaching minor hockey in his local community and can be found on a frozen lake ice fishing or enjoying the West Coast mountains.

Brooklyn Whiteside

Paralegal

Brooklyn is a paralegal at McKechnie & Company, supporting the lawyers with preparing legal documents, correspondence, and file management. She works across matters from start to finish, ensuring organization and efficiency throughout the process.
Originally from the United Kingdom, Brooklyn enjoys spending her spare time exploring the mountains and taking advantage of Canada’s hiking, camping, and outdoor lifestyle.

Our Approach

We focus on what matters: the issue at hand, the legal options available, and the most effective path forward. Every matter is approached with preparation, direct communication, and a clear strategy. Whether a dispute resolves through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or court, we prioritize efficiency and sound judgment at every stage.

Clients come to us for experienced representation and stay because they value our responsiveness, organization, and steady counsel during difficult situations.

Practical Legal Solutions

Legal disputes can disrupt business operations, projects, and personal finances. Our role is to reduce uncertainty. We provide clear explanations of risks, realistic timelines, and practical options so clients can make informed decisions. We do not overcomplicate matters. We focus on solutions.

Assisting Clients in BC Cases

McKechnie & Company represents and advises clients in matters before the courts of British Columbia. While our work is grounded in BC law, our clients are not limited by geography. We act for individuals and businesses located both within and outside the province who require representation in BC proceedings.

If your dispute is being heard in British Columbia, we can assist.

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