Lawson Lundell's Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Blog follows new and interesting issues emerging in the legal and business communities. Our goal is to provide a source of valuable information and insight on a wide variety of matters for our readers.
Practice Expertise
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Litigation
- Litigation
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Litigation
- Litigation
Profile
Scott Boucher focuses his practice on commercial litigation, with particular emphasis on trusts and estate disputes, as well as insolvency and restructuring matters. He advises clients on a broad range of issues, including wills variation and validity claims, elder law and capacity matters, receiverships, CCAA and bankruptcy proceedings, foreclosures, and contract, corporate, and property disputes.
He has appeared before the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the British Columbia Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada. His litigation experience spans complex trust disputes, estate administration challenges, and insolvency-related proceedings involving individuals and corporate entities.
Scott holds an undergraduate degree from the University of British Columbia and earned his law degree at Dalhousie University, where he was awarded a Schulich Scholarship for academic excellence and community service. He completed a clerkship at the Supreme Court of British Columbia in 2012, and after articling, spent 11 years practising at a global law firm in Vancouver.
He has appeared before the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the British Columbia Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada. His litigation experience spans complex trust disputes, estate administration challenges, and insolvency-related proceedings involving individuals and corporate entities.
Scott holds an undergraduate degree from the University of British Columbia and earned his law degree at Dalhousie University, where he was awarded a Schulich Scholarship for academic excellence and community service. He completed a clerkship at the Supreme Court of British Columbia in 2012, and after articling, spent 11 years practising at a global law firm in Vancouver.
Bar Admissions
Called to the British Columbia Bar, 2013
Education
Dalhousie University, J.D., 2011
University of British Columbia, B.A., 2005
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Litigation
- Litigation
Professional Career
Significant Accomplishments
* A beneficiary in respect of an application to disqualify opposing counsel and for orders protecting documents and records of the testator on the basis of solicitor-client privilege (De Cotiis Estate, 2024 BCSC 1024)
* A non-profit housing society in respect of a judicial review appeal regarding the interpretation of the Residential Tenancy Act and transitional housing (McNeil v. Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver, 2023 BCCA 231)
* The executor in a contested application to remove him in that capacity from certain estate beneficiaries (Fitzgerald v Hill, 2022 BCSC 968)
* A health authority in an injunction application against a restaurant in respect of its non-compliance with COVID-19 protocols (Fraser Health Authority v Rolly's Restaurant Ltd., 2021 BCSC 2096)
* Mountain Equipment Co-operative (now 1077 Holdings Co-operative) in its CCAA restructuring involving a pre-packaged sale process (Mountain Equipment Co-Operative (Re), 2020 BCSC 1586)
* A claimant seeking relief regarding heavy equipment purchased through a receivership (P.S. Sidhu Trucking Ltd. v Elima Enterprises Ltd., 2020 BCSC 1062)
* Family beneficiaries in a contested wills variation and constructive trust action (Volovsek v Donaldson, 2019 BCSC 1820)
* Shareholders and directors in a corporate governance dispute (Goldstein v. McGrath, 2017 BCSC 586)
* The City of Nelson in a historical adverse possession claim (Nelson (City) v. Mowatt, 2017 SCC 8)
* A lien claimant and creditor bringing a jurisdictional application in a CCAA proceeding (Yukon Zinc Corporation (Re), 2015 BCSC 1961)
* A secured creditor in a complex and multi-jurisdictional priority dispute (Coutinho & Ferrostaal GmBH v. Tracomex (Canada) Ltd., 2015 BCSC 787)
Professional Associations
Recognition and Ranking
* Benchmark Canada: The Guide to Canada's Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys 2025-2026: Future Star
* Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2024, 2026: Corporate/Commercial Litigation Ranking
* Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2026: Estate & Personal Tax Planning Ranking
* Best Lawyers in Canada 2024-2026: Trust and Estates, Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation
* Dalhousie University 2011: Judge Fran Potts Award, for academic excellence and commitment to overall spirit of Dalhousie and contribution to its law school
* Dalhousie University 2011: Clyde W. Sperry Prize in Property Law
* Dalhousie University 2011: Schulich Scholarship, for academic excellence and community service
Professional Activities and Experience
* Canadian Bar Association - Insolvency and Estates Litigation Subsections, Member
* Canadian Bar Association - Vancouver Insolvency Subsection Executive, Member
* Vancouver Bar Association, Member
* A beneficiary in respect of an application to disqualify opposing counsel and for orders protecting documents and records of the testator on the basis of solicitor-client privilege (De Cotiis Estate, 2024 BCSC 1024)
* A non-profit housing society in respect of a judicial review appeal regarding the interpretation of the Residential Tenancy Act and transitional housing (McNeil v. Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver, 2023 BCCA 231)
* The executor in a contested application to remove him in that capacity from certain estate beneficiaries (Fitzgerald v Hill, 2022 BCSC 968)
* A health authority in an injunction application against a restaurant in respect of its non-compliance with COVID-19 protocols (Fraser Health Authority v Rolly's Restaurant Ltd., 2021 BCSC 2096)
* Mountain Equipment Co-operative (now 1077 Holdings Co-operative) in its CCAA restructuring involving a pre-packaged sale process (Mountain Equipment Co-Operative (Re), 2020 BCSC 1586)
* A claimant seeking relief regarding heavy equipment purchased through a receivership (P.S. Sidhu Trucking Ltd. v Elima Enterprises Ltd., 2020 BCSC 1062)
* Family beneficiaries in a contested wills variation and constructive trust action (Volovsek v Donaldson, 2019 BCSC 1820)
* Shareholders and directors in a corporate governance dispute (Goldstein v. McGrath, 2017 BCSC 586)
* The City of Nelson in a historical adverse possession claim (Nelson (City) v. Mowatt, 2017 SCC 8)
* A lien claimant and creditor bringing a jurisdictional application in a CCAA proceeding (Yukon Zinc Corporation (Re), 2015 BCSC 1961)
* A secured creditor in a complex and multi-jurisdictional priority dispute (Coutinho & Ferrostaal GmBH v. Tracomex (Canada) Ltd., 2015 BCSC 787)
Professional Associations
Recognition and Ranking
* Benchmark Canada: The Guide to Canada's Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys 2025-2026: Future Star
* Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2024, 2026: Corporate/Commercial Litigation Ranking
* Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2026: Estate & Personal Tax Planning Ranking
* Best Lawyers in Canada 2024-2026: Trust and Estates, Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation
* Dalhousie University 2011: Judge Fran Potts Award, for academic excellence and commitment to overall spirit of Dalhousie and contribution to its law school
* Dalhousie University 2011: Clyde W. Sperry Prize in Property Law
* Dalhousie University 2011: Schulich Scholarship, for academic excellence and community service
Professional Activities and Experience
* Canadian Bar Association - Insolvency and Estates Litigation Subsections, Member
* Canadian Bar Association - Vancouver Insolvency Subsection Executive, Member
* Vancouver Bar Association, Member
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