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Jun 27 08
SHANNON SALTER: Profile of a Pro Bono Star
Farris lawyer Shannon Salter, features in Addendum magazine. Reporter Valerie Mutton, profiles Shannon and her rewarding pro bono work. Addendum is published by National magazine, the official magazine of the Canadian Bar Association.
Jun 24 08
RON DUECK AUTHORS “Ringside At BCE”
At 3am on Tuesday June 17, Farris Associate, Ron Dueck stood second in line after arriving on the courtroom steps of the Supreme Court of Canada.
Jun 20 08
FARRIS RAISES $15,000 AT THE TD BANK DUNK TANK FUNDRAISER
Today, Farris Partners Bob Sloman, Gordon Love, and everyone at Farris raised over $15,000 at this year’s 10th Annual TD Bank Dunk Tank event. This is a record amount for Farris in our tenth year of participation. It was annouced that collectively, nearly $200,000 was raised, making this year's event the best ever.
Jun 20 08
MICHAEL GIANACOPOULOS POSTS CLE PAPER
On June 19, Farris Partner, Michael Gianacopoulos, presented at the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia Personal Injury Conference 2008. Please click on the link below to download a copy of his paper.
Jun 18 08
FARRIS CONGRATULATES CLIENTS ON WINNING TECHNOLOGY IMPACT AWARDS
Farris would like to send its congratulations to all winners at this year’s BCTIA Technology Impact Awards, held last Thursday, June 12th.
Jun 17 08
MICHAEL GIANACOPOULOS APPEARS IN THE LAWYERS WEEKLY
Farris Partner, Michael Gianacopoulos, appears in this week’s issue of The Lawyers Weekly after assisting his client secure $1.06 million in the B.C. Supreme Court after being hit by a Hummer in West Vancouver.
Jun 17 08
SHANNON SALTER FEATURES IN DIRECTOR
Farris lawyer, Shannon Salter features in the June 2008 issue of Director - The Newsletter of the Institute of Corporate Directors whereby she authors the article titled, When Does “Oppression” Merit Personal Liability for Directors?
Jun 16 08
ELIZABETH HARRISON & MITCHELL GROPPER NAMED IN REPORT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE
In the June 2008 issue of Report on Business magazine, 2 Farris Partners were named among the Highest Ranked Lawyers in Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance, and Corporate Tax.
Jun 03 08
FARRIS WINS CSR AWARD FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW
Today at the Legal Marketing Association Awards, Farris won the award for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). It’s the second year in a row that Farris has won in this category, which further recognizes the firm's efforts in supporting local communities and charities. The award was accepted by Farris Partner, Hector MacKay-Dunn, Q.C., on behalf of everyone in the firm.
May 28 08
MICHAEL GIANACOPOULOS SECURES $1 MILLION FOR CLIENT
Farris Partner, Michael Gianacopoulos, appeared in the Vancouver Sun newspaper after assisting his client secure $1.06 million in the B.C. Supreme Court after being hit by a Hummer in West Vancouver.
May 22 08
AL HUDEC FEATURES IN THE GLOBE AND MAIL NEWSPAPER
In today’s Globe and Mail newspaper, Farris Partner Al Hudec authors as article titled, "BCE Ruling Misreads Equity vs. Debt." To download a copy, please click onthe link below.
May 22 08
JUDITH MACFARLANE QUOTED BY THE VANCOUVER BOARD OF TRADE
Farris Partner, Judith Macfarlane, appears in the May issue of The Vancouver Board of Trade's publication, Sounding Board. Judith provides insight to the article titled, Striking the balance between work and life pays off for employers.
May 20 08
DAVID MCWHINNIE TO DEFEND HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE
Today, Thursday, May 22, 2008 - Farris litigator David McWhinnie, will take on Fasken litigator Kibben Jackson, in the heavyweight and main event at White Collar Fight Night 5.
May 08 08
ACG CAPITAL CONECTION 2008 EVENT DETAILS
Farris is a silver sponsor at this year’s ACG Capital Connection 2008 event focussing on private equity. The event starts on Monday May 12th and runs through Tuesday May 13th, at The Vancouver Club. We’re expecting over 30 private equity and debt capital exhibitors, 200+ people, and significant interest from US members.
May 06 08
TREVOR SCOTT & CHELSEA THOMPSON RELEASE PUBLIC COMPANY NEWS BULLETIN
Farris lawyers, Trevor Scott and Chelsea Thompson, have released their latest Public Company News Bulletin.
May 06 08
TREVOR SCOTT RELEASES DEALER NEWS BULLETIN
Farris Partner, Trevor Scott, has released a Dealer Bulletin titled, “Changes to Prospectus Offering Requirements – Ten Developments Every Dealer Needs to Know.”
May 05 08
BC COURT OF APPEAL RULES AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT...
Farris’ Labour & Employment group have released their latest News Bulletin titled, “British Columbia Court of Appeal Rules Against an Employee’s Right to Claim Employment Standards Overtime in the Courts.”
May 05 08
ROSS LANGFORD APPEARS IN THE KELOWNA DAILY COURIER
Farris Partner, Ross Langford featured in the May 2, 2008 edition of The Kelowna Daily Courier, in an article titled, “More struggling despite strong local economy.”
May 02 08
SCOTT DAWSON OBTAINS BC COURT APPROVAL FOR $3.7B PLAN OF ARRANGEMENT
CHC Helicopter Corporation (CHC) is to be acquired by First Reserve Corporation in an all-cash transaction that values CHC at an adjusted enterprise value of $3.7 billion.
May 01 08
SEAN HERN APPEARS IN THE LAWYERS WEEKLY
Farris litigator, Sean Hern, appears in the April 18, 2008 edition of the The Lawyers Weekly newspaper.
Apr 30 08
AL HUDEC APPEARS IN BUSINESS IN VANCOUVER NEWSPAPER
Farris Partner, Al Hudec, appears in the April 15, 2008 edition of Business In Vancouver (BIV) newspaper.
Apr 22 08
FARRIS CLIENT HONOURED AT THE CANADIAN DEALMAKERS OF 2007
Newfoundland-based Fortis Inc. and its advisers have been named 2007 Deal Team of the Year for the $1.4-billion acquisition of the natural gas distribution arm of Terasen Inc.
Apr 17 08
SHANON SALTER RECOGNIZED BY PRO BONO BC
Farris lawyer, Shannon Salter, has been recognized by Pro Bono Law of BC for her work serving the legal needs of people of limited means in British Columbia.
Apr 16 08
FARRIS MERGER FEATURES IN CANADIAN LAWYER MAGAZINE
In the April edition of Canadian Lawyer magazine, Farris' expansion into the Okanagan Valley is featured on page 7.
Apr 10 08
FARRIS GOLD SPONSORS AT TONIGHT’S 10TH ANNUAL LIFESCIENCES BC AWARDS
Tonight, Farris and industry will honour the outstanding contributions made by members of British Columbia's life sciences community at the 10th Annual LifeSciences BC Awards Ceremony, in Vancouver.
Apr 10 08
FARRIS TITLE SPONSORS AT TONIGHT’S 2008 SILICON VINEYARD INNOVATION AWARDS
Tonight at an award gala in Kelowna, Farris and industry will acknowledge excellence in innovation among individuals and organizations from the Interior’s science and technology sectors, at the 2008 Silicon Vineyard Innovation Awards.
Apr 09 08
AL HUDEC APPEARS IN THE GLOBE & MAIL
In today’s Globe and Mail newspaper, Farris Partner Al Hudec authors as article titled The Next New Thing — Distressed M&A.
Apr 02 08
AL HUDEC RELEASES "2008 PROXY SEASON" BULLETIN
Farris Partner, Al Hudec releases a Bulletin titled: The 2008 Proxy Season.
Apr 02 08
AL HUDEC RELEASES "CROSS-BORDER WITHHOLDING TAX" BULLETIN
Farris Partner, Al Hudec releases a Bulletin titled: New opportunities in Canada for foreign financial institutions - the elimination of withholding tax on cross-border interest payments effective January 1, 2008.
Apr 02 08
AL HUDEC RELEASES "WITHHOLDING TAX" BULLETIN
Farris Partner, Al Hudec releases a Bulletin titled: Removal of Canadian Withholding Tax on Interest.
Apr 01 08
LUDMILA HERBST FEATURES IN THE LAWYERS WEEKLY
Farris Partner, Ludmila Herbst, features in the March 28, 2008 edition of The Lawyers Weekly in an article titled, "Uncertainty Surrounds Awards for Costs in Arbitration Proceedings."
Apr 01 08
TREVOR SCOTT & PETER ROTH PUBLISH CORPORATE BULLETIN
Farris Partner, Trevor Scott and Associate Peter Roth, have just released a Corporate Bulletin titled: Proposed New Format for Executive Compensation Disclosure. To downlaod a copy please click on the link below.
Mar 26 08
FARRIS DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP - FRIDAY MARCH 28
The BC Senior Women's Tennis Association is pleased to present the Farris Doubles Championships on March 28, 29, 30 at the Jericho Tennis Club.
Mar 25 08
AL HUDEC, LEADING SECURITIES LAWYER, JOINS FARRIS PARTNERSHIP
VANCOUVER – The Partners at Farris are pleased to announce that Al Hudec, a leading senior securities and M&A lawyer, has joined the firm as a Partner. Al is an accomplished senior corporate practitioner with experience in a wide range of corporate transactions. He advises clients throughout Canada and the United States of America on corporate and governance matters and is well known for his involvement in many of the most significant transactions in the North American resource and technology industries over the past 25 years.
Mar 25 08
MITCHELL GROPPER, Q.C., PRESENTS ON DIRECTORS’ & OFFICERS’ LIABILITY
On March 26 & 27, 2008, Farris Partner, Mitchell Gropper, Q.C., will present at the Federated Press' Directors' & Officers' Liabilities Course at the Novotel Toronto Centre Hotel.
Mar 19 08
AL HUDEC APPEARS IN THE GLOBE & MAIL
In the March 5th, 2008 issue of The Globe and Mail newspaper, Al Hudec is featured in an article titled, "Tight times bring itchy feet to West Coast corporate big guns," following the announcemnt that Al will be joining Farris as a Partner.
Mar 17 08
RON MURRAY AND RYAN NEELY HOST BCTIA SEMINAR
On Tuesday, March 18, Farris Partner Ron Murray and Associate Ryan Neely will host BCTIA's executive briefing seminar titled, British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program Workshop.
Mar 12 08
AL HUDEC FEATURED IN THE GLOBE AND MAIL NEWSPAPER
In the March 11, 2008 issue of The Globe and Mail, Farris Partner, Al Hudec is featured in his article titled "Clearing the way for the BCE Inc. deal.”
Feb 26 08
TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT - THE ANNUAL FARRIS FORUM
You’ve seen the headlines. Now is your chance to hear from the lawyers who advised their clients on such recent “high profile” cases, deals and legal developments. Hear about it from the inside and learn about the everyday practice of law.
Feb 14 08
FARRIS' P3 TEAM APPEARS IN LEXPERT MAGAZINE
In this month's edition of Lexpert, Farris' Public-Private Partnerships (P3) team is featured in the article titled "The Land of the Rising P3" by Julius Melnitzer.
Feb 14 08
KEITH MITCHELL, Q.C., APPEARS IN LEXPERT MAGAZINE
In this month's issue of Lexpert magazine, Farris' Chair, Keith Mitchell, Q.C., is quoted in the article titled "VANCOUVER 2010: Law Firms Go For Gold, Silver, and Bronze" by Marzena Czarnecka.
Feb 12 08
FARRIS JOINS FORCES WITH KELOWNA LAW FIRM PETRAROIA LANGFORD
VANCOUVER - Effective March 1, 2008, Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy LLP (Farris) and Petraroia Langford LLP, one of Kelowna’s leading business law firms, are joining forces in order to expand services to clients and provide greater coverage within the province.
Feb 11 08
KEITH MITCHELL, Q.C., APPEARS IN THE VANCOUVER SUN
On Thursday, February 07, 2008, Farris Chair, Keith Mitchell, Q.C., appeared in The Vancouver Sun newspaper along with B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell as they presented Lorna Goodison, the 2008 B.C. Award for Canadian Non-Fiction.
Feb 06 08
HERBERT DODD, Q.C., APPEARS IN BIV
In this week's edition of Business in Vancouver (BIV) newspaper, Farris Partner Herbert D. Dodd, Q.C., is named among 32 British Columbia lawyers recently appointed Queen’s Counsel (Q.C.).
Feb 06 08
TREVOR SCOTT & BROOKE HARLEY PUBLISH CORPORATE NEWS BULLETIN
Farris Partner, Trevor Scott and Associate Brooke Harley, have just released a Corporate News Bulletin titled: 2008 Annual Public Company Filings - New Developments.
Feb 04 08
FARRIS & KPMG TO HOLD BREAKFAST SEMINAR FOR INCOME FUNDS
On Thursday February 14, 2008, Farris and KPMG will hold a breakfast seminar addressing current securities and tax matters affecting income trusts.
Jan 31 08
TREVOR SCOTT & MALCOLM MACPHERSON AUTHORS OF DOING BUSINESS IN BC
The 2008 Doing Business in BC Guide, authored by Farris Partner Trevor Scott and Associate Malcolm MacPherson is now featured in The 2008 Lexpert / American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.
Jan 29 08
JAMES HATTON AND FARRIS SPONSOR VANCOUVER OPERA
Tonight, Partner, James Hatton, and Farris are the Performance Sponsor at the Vancouver Opera Society comedic production “The Italian Girl in Algiers” being held at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
Jan 28 08
GORDON LOVE TO CO-LECTURE AT 5TH COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LEASES SEMINAR
On February 11 & 12, 2008, Farris Partner Gordon Love, will co-lecture at the 5th Commercial Real Estate Leases Seminar of “Best practices towards getting the best deal” at the Hyatt Regency in Calgary, Alberta.
Jan 24 08
GEORGE MACINTOSH, Q.C. APPEARS IN LEXPERT'S BIGGEST CASES IN 2007
In this month edition of Lexpert magazine, Farris Partner, George Macintosh, Q.C. appears Lexpert's biggest cases 2007 feature for his lead role in the Strother v. 3464920 Canada Inc. case.
Jan 24 08
HECTOR MACKAY-DUNN, Q.C. APPEARS IN LEXPERT FOR BLAST RADIUS DEAL
In this month edition of Lexpert magazine, Farris Partner, Hector MacKay-Dunn Q.C. appears in Lexpert's Biggest Deals in 2007 feature for his lead role in the Blast Radius acquisition.
Jan 24 08
MITCHELL GROPPER, Q.C. IN LEXPERT'S BIGGEST DEAL IN 2007
In this month edition of Lexpert magazine, Farris Partner, Mitchell Gropper, Q.C. appears in Lexpert's Biggest Deal in 2007 - "Teaches and Partners Take BCE Inc. Private." The deal value is reported at $51.7 billion.
Jan 23 08
HERBERT DODD RECOGNIZED WITH QUEEN’S COUNSEL APPOINTMENT
VICTORIA – Attorney General Wally Oppal today announced that 32 British Columbia lawyers have been appointed Queen’s Counsel (Q.C.). Among them is Farris Partner, Herbert D. Dodd, Q.C.
Jan 22 08
HECTOR MACKAY-DUNN, Q.C. APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF TENNIS CANADA
Farris Partner Hector MacKay-Dunn, Q.C., was recently appointed to the Board of Directors for Tennis Canada. Hector is a passionate tennis supporter, an avid fan and enthusiastic player. This combined with his 30 years as a leading Canadian lawyer and strategic advisor to his clients, made for a perfect fit for Tennis Canada.
Jan 18 08
HECTOR MACKAY-DUNN, Q.C. & JAMES HATTON AT BIOPARTNERING NORTH AMERICA 2008
The 6th annual BioPartnering North America conference will be held on February 3-5, 2008 at the Westin Bayshore Resort in Vancouver, BC.
Jan 18 08
HECTOR MACKAY-DUNN, Q.C. TO PRESENT AT CLE
On Friday, February 15, 2008, Farris Partner Hector MacKay-Dunn, Q.C. will join senior practitioners for a high level discussion titled "Legal Strategies for Business Acquisitions 2008."
Jan 16 08
KAREN SHIRLEY-PATERSON & NIKKI CHARLTON WIN SUPREME COURT DECISION
Today, Farris Partner Karen Shirley-Paterson and Associate Nikki Charlton won a decision in the Supreme Court of British Columbia before The Honourable Mr. Justice Warren in Redpath v. Redpath.
Jan 11 08
DAVID MCWHINNIE IN CANADIAN LAWYER MAGAZINE
Farris Associate, David McWhinnie, is featured in this month’s Canadian Lawyer magazine. The article is about his litigation practice, boxing career, and follows McWhinnie’s last fight where in front of a capacity crowd, David “The Fever” McWhinnie took on Simon “The Cerebral Warrior” Coval in the main event at White Collar Fight Night in support of Athletics for Kids charity.
Jan 11 08
ELIZABETH HARRISON, Q.C. LEADS MDA $1.3 BILLION DEAL
Richmond, BC based MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA), a provider of essential information solutions, recently announced the company has executed definitive agreements for the sale of its Information Systems and Geospatial Services operations to Alliant Techsystems for $1.325 billion in cash. MDA will now focus exclusively on expanding its growing and more scalable Information Products business.
Jan 04 08
HECTOR MACKAY-DUNN, Q.C. LEADS $915 MILLION ASPREVA DEAL
Today, Aspreva Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NASDAQ: ASPV; TSX: ASV) closed its deal with Galenica Group (SWX: GALN) who will acquire all of Aspreva’s outstanding shares. The total value of the transaction is approximately US $915 million.
Jan 03 08
BRAD NEWBY NAMED AMONG TOP 40 UNDER 40 BY BUSINESS IN VANCOUVER
In this week's Business in Vancouver special edition, Farris Partner Brad Newby, was named among the 2007 Forty Under 40 winners.
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