Business Details
Vancouver Litigation Lawyers
At MacKay Boyar, we are a dedicated litigation boutique serving clients across British Columbia. Our practice spans civil, criminal, and administrative law, allowing us to address multifaceted legal challenges with integrated expertise. Recognized by peers and courts for our skill and commitment, we represent leading businesses and individuals seeking strategic legal counsel. Our approach emphasizes understanding the broader implications of legal issues, particularly when clients face overlapping proceedings such as criminal charges, professional discipline, or civil litigation.We prioritize client support, recognizing the stress associated with legal disputes and striving to provide unwavering guidance throughout the process. Our team's trial experience and fresh perspective on litigation have earned us a distinctive reputation in the legal market. We are committed to delivering results-driven representation while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and ethical practice.
Services
Administrative Law
Appellate Practice
Commercial Litigation
Corporate and Shareholder
Criminal and Regulatory
Professional Discipline
Real Estate
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of combined litigation experience in civil, criminal, and administrative law
- Our team handles complex multi-front legal challenges with integrated expertise
- Recognized by Benchmark Litigation for our unique market profile and peer reputation
- We provide unwavering client support through difficult legal proceedings
- Our strategic approach ensures comprehensive solutions for diverse legal issues
Associations and certifications
- Benchmark Litigation
Services
Administrative Law
We represent clients in disputes involving government agencies and regulatory bodies. Our expertise covers professional discipline proceedings, licensing issues, and tribunal appeals. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of administrative processes and our ability to challenge or defend regulatory decisions effectively.
Criminal and Regulatory
Our criminal law practice handles serious charges including sexual assault, drug offences, and regulatory violations. We defend clients at trial and appeal levels while addressing related civil or professional consequences. Our approach combines aggressive advocacy with strategic consideration of all legal implications.
Commercial Litigation
We resolve complex business conflicts involving contracts, shareholder disputes, and corporate governance. Our experience includes high-stakes litigation for breach of fiduciary duty and commercial fraud cases. Clients receive strategic guidance tailored to their specific industry challenges.
Appellate Practice
Our appellate specialists handle complex legal arguments before higher courts. We focus on identifying critical legal issues and developing persuasive frameworks for appeal. This practice benefits from our trial lawyers' deep case knowledge to challenge or uphold lower court decisions.
Professional Discipline
We defend professionals facing regulatory actions before licensing bodies. Our representation includes doctors, lawyers, and other regulated professionals dealing with misconduct allegations. We combine legal defence strategies with reputation management considerations throughout the disciplinary process.
People
Andi MacKay
Co-Founder
Co-founder with extensive litigation experience in civil, criminal, and administrative law. Recognized by peers for dedication and skill in complex legal cases. Leads strategic direction while maintaining active trial practice.
Tam Boyar
Co-Founder
Co-founder specializing in criminal and appellate law. Handles high-profile cases with multi-jurisdictional implications. Known for innovative approaches to complex legal challenges and successful appeal outcomes.
Samantha Arrandale
Associate
Experienced associate focusing on administrative law and professional discipline cases. Provides detailed case preparation and client support while developing expertise across practice areas.
Carly Peddle
Associate
Skilled associate handling commercial litigation and regulatory matters. Contributes analytical expertise to complex case strategies while maintaining client-focused communication throughout legal proceedings.
Roni Szeto
Paralegal
Administrative lead managing client communications and case logistics. Ensures efficient practice operations while providing direct support to lawyers and clients during legal proceedings.
Questions
What areas of law does MacKay Boyar specialize in?
We focus on civil, criminal, and administrative law with particular expertise in cases involving overlapping legal challenges across these areas.
How does your firm handle multi-jurisdictional cases?
Our combined expertise allows us to manage cases involving simultaneous criminal charges, professional discipline, and civil proceedings as interconnected legal challenges.
What distinguishes MacKay Boyar from other litigation firms?
We offer integrated representation across traditionally separate legal domains while maintaining the strategic focus of a boutique practice.
How do you support clients during difficult legal proceedings?
We provide continuous guidance through complex litigation with clear communication and dedicated representation at every stage of the process.
