Hayward, Ian B

Hayward Sheppard is a renowned law firm situated in the heart of downtown Vancouver, specializing in the areas of family law, administrative law, and personal injury litigation. With over 25 years of experience, our team of dedicated lawyers has been providing unparalleled legal advice and representation to our clients. We take great pride in our multifaceted approach to problem-solving, utilizing our extensive courtroom litigation experience in conjunction with a variety of other strategies tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.

Our Approach

At Hayward Sheppard, we recognize the importance of customized approaches for every client's distinct situation. We understand the pitfalls of aggressive litigation that may result in unnecessary costs and irreparable damage to family relationships. Instead, we prioritize competent, skillful, and creative negotiation as a highly effective and cost-efficient method for dispute resolution and ushering in a new phase of life for many of our clients.

Our lawyers have honed their skills as seasoned trial and appellate litigators, adept negotiators, and certified mediators. This broad spectrum of expertise enables us to adapt our strategies and provide the best possible counsel in the following practice areas:

Family Law

• Trial and out-of-court processes, including mediation
• Divorce and separation
• Prenuptial, cohabitation, and separation agreements
• Child custody, child support, and other parenting issues
• Spousal support
• Division of assets, including complex corporate and trust issues
• Pension division
• Common-law relationships
• Same-sex relationships
• Unjust enrichment and constructive trust claims
• Updating / variation of custody and support orders & agreements
• Collaborative divorce
• Appeals

Personal Injury Law

• ICBC and other motor vehicle accident claims
• Slip and fall injuries
• Other personal injury claims

Administrative Law

• Representation of self-governing bodies before administrative tribunals
• Appeals & judicial review of tribunal decisions, including charter of rights arguments

Meet Our Knowledgeable & Experienced Team

Our team at Hayward Sheppard is committed to providing excellence in our legal work and fostering strong relationships with our clients. We understand that excellent advocacy is based on sound judgment, open and thoughtful communication, and strategic legal analysis to deliver cost-efficient and solution-oriented results.