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 Law
- Estate Planning & Litigation
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Law
- Estate Planning & Litigation
Profile
Tim advises clients on estate management, wealth preservation, business succession, and corporate law. His practice focuses on developing tailored estate and succession plans that support long-term personal and business goals, often involving complex cross-border considerations.
Working closely with U.S. legal and tax specialists, Tim regularly assists Canadians with U.S.-based estate planning and Americans with their Canadian-based estate planning. He also has specialized experience in life insurance-based planning strategies, which he integrates into broader wealth and succession plans.
In addition to his legal work, Tim is a graduate of the Family Enterprise Advisor Program, an intensive one-year course focused on working with multi-disciplinary family enterprise advisors. The program emphasizes the "soft" issues that complement technical planning to help ensure successful succession outcomes. He regularly attends and teaches courses on business law, taxation, and estate planning.
Working closely with U.S. legal and tax specialists, Tim regularly assists Canadians with U.S.-based estate planning and Americans with their Canadian-based estate planning. He also has specialized experience in life insurance-based planning strategies, which he integrates into broader wealth and succession plans.
In addition to his legal work, Tim is a graduate of the Family Enterprise Advisor Program, an intensive one-year course focused on working with multi-disciplinary family enterprise advisors. The program emphasizes the "soft" issues that complement technical planning to help ensure successful succession outcomes. He regularly attends and teaches courses on business law, taxation, and estate planning.
Bar Admissions
Called to the British Columbia Bar, 1994
Education
University of British Columbia, Family Enterprise Advisor Program, 2012
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, In-Depth Tax Course - Levels 1 & 2, 2001
University of Victoria, LL.B.,1993
University of Western Ontario, B.A., 1989
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Law
- Estate Planning & Litigation
Professional Career
Professional Associations
Rankings & Recognition
* Best Lawyers in Canada 2025-2026: Corporate Law
* Best Lawyers in Canada 2025-2026: Trusts & Estates
Professional Activities and Experience
* Law Society of British Columbia, Member
* Vancouver Estate Planning Council, Member
* Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), Member
* Synergy Family Enterprise Advisor Group, Member
Rankings & Recognition
* Best Lawyers in Canada 2025-2026: Corporate Law
* Best Lawyers in Canada 2025-2026: Trusts & Estates
Professional Activities and Experience
* Law Society of British Columbia, Member
* Vancouver Estate Planning Council, Member
* Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), Member
* Synergy Family Enterprise Advisor Group, Member
Blogs
North of 60 Blog
Our North of 60 Blog provides commentary on current legal trends and developments, and legislative updates affecting businesses in Northern Canada.
Privacy & Data Management Blog
This blog is authored by members of the Privacy & Data Management Department. We follow new and interesting issues emerging in the legal and business communities. We follow emerging issues, legal developments, and new technology as they impact privacy and data management. We will focus on how organizations can protect, manage and innovate with information considering the various risks, regulatory and governance requirements.
The Business Law Blog
This blog is authored by members of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department. We intend to follow new and interesting issues emerging in the legal and business communities. The wide range of experience among the members of our litigation group will provide a diverse and insightful examination of current legal trends and topics. Our goal is to provide a source of valuable information and insight on a wide variety of matters for our readers.
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