Vancouver Commercial Litigation Lawyers
McKechnie & Company, Barristers, is a focused practice that handles construction, real property and debtor-creditor, and general commercial litigation for clients in Vancouver, the Lower Mainland and throughout British Columbia. Our lawyers practise in all British Columbia courts including Small Claims, the Supreme Court, and the Court of Appeal. We also represent clients in mediations and arbitrations when these alternative modes of dispute resolution are the most effective way of resolving the dispute in issue
McKechnie & Company serves individuals, Small business owners, real estate owners and developers, commercial landlords and tenants, contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers who need quality, cost effective and experienced legal service.
Our practice areas include:
Construction Disputes
We represent owners, developers and contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers in connection with construction-related disputes including building liens, insurance coverage issues, deficiency claims, payment and collections issues, and other contractual disputes.
Builders Liens
The lawyers at McKechnie & Company are available to assist project managers, contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and other construction project participants to ensure that construction liens and other statutory remedies are properly prosecuted, and project owners know how to deal with them.
Debt Collection
We work with creditors and debtors to collect unpaid accounts, settle disputed debt claims, arrange repayment schedules, and enforce judgments. We are frequently involved in mortgage foreclosures as well as bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings, including proceedings under the federal Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies Creditor’s Arrangement Act.
Commercial Tenancy
We represent both landlords and tenants of commercial and industrial properties in lease negotiations, lease disputes and eviction proceedings. With more than 75 years of combined legal experience, we have extensive knowledge of landlord/tenant laws and a record of favourable results in litigation.
Real Property
We represent both purchasers and vendors involved in disputes about residential, commercial and industrial property transactions, including disputes with real estate agents. We represent both landlords and tenants in commercial leasing disputes. We can assist in resolving boundary disputes between neighbouring properties or issues involving easements, rights of way, or cases involving nuisance or trespass.
Contract Disputes
We can work with you or your company to understand your objectives and to pursue your goals in the most effective manner possible. We can also advise clients in mediation and arbitration. When disputes cannot be resolved outside of court, we are prepared to go to trial to enforce your rights and protect your interests.
Notary Services
Our firm provides notarial services such as certifying true copies of valuable documents such as passports and driver’s licences, and swearing affidavits, statutory declarations and other documents under oath.