Business Details
29 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Vancouver
Hayward Sheppard is a downtown Vancouver law firm dedicated to providing high-quality legal advice and representation in family law, administrative law, and personal injury litigation. With over 25 years of experience, our team of skilled lawyers prioritizes versatile problem-solving approaches tailored to each client's unique needs. We emphasize strategic legal analysis, open communication, and cost-efficient solutions, balancing negotiation and litigation to achieve optimal outcomes. Our practice includes complex family law matters, ICBC claims, and administrative tribunal representation. Certified in collaborative law and mediation, we focus on minimizing conflict while ensuring fair resolutions.Our lawyers bring decades of trial experience, academic excellence, and specialized training to every case. We serve clients with a trauma-informed perspective, emphasizing accessibility and compassion. Our team includes former UN and ICC professionals, legal educators, and active community advocates. We maintain strong ties to British Columbia's legal community through leadership roles in organizations like the Canadian Bar Association. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our client-centered philosophy and dedication to evolving legal standards.
Services
Family Law
Personal Injury
Administrative Law
Mediation Services
Collaborative Divorce
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of combined legal experience across multiple practice areas.
- Our team includes certified mediators and collaborative law specialists.
- We prioritize cost-efficient, solution-oriented legal strategies tailored to client needs.
- Our lawyers hold leadership roles in the Canadian Bar Association and CLEBC.
- We combine courtroom expertise with trauma-informed, compassionate representation.
Associations and certifications
- Collaborative Law Certification (Vancouver)
- Law Society of British Columbia (Family Law Mediator)
- Professional Legal Training Course Instructor
Services
Family Law
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and complex asset division. Our team specializes in collaborative divorce and mediation to minimize conflict while protecting client interests. With certified mediators and arbitrators on staff, we provide comprehensive solutions for parenting plans, spousal support, and prenuptial agreements.
Personal Injury
Our firm represents clients in motor vehicle accident claims and slip-and-fall injuries. We focus on securing fair compensation for traumatic brain injuries and long-term disabilities. With two decades of experience in personal injury law, we combine litigation expertise with negotiation skills to achieve optimal outcomes for injury victims.
Administrative Law
We provide representation before administrative tribunals and handle appeals involving charter rights violations. Our practice includes advocating for self-governing bodies and challenging tribunal decisions. The team has extensive experience in judicial review processes and regulatory compliance matters across various industries.
Mediation Services
Certified mediators at our firm facilitate dispute resolution for family law matters and civil conflicts. We offer alternative dispute resolution options that reduce litigation costs while maintaining legal protections. Our mediators are accredited by the Law Society of British Columbia and specialize in family law and parenting coordination.
Collaborative Divorce
We pioneered collaborative divorce solutions in Vancouver with certified practitioners on staff. This approach focuses on negotiated settlements without court intervention, preserving family relationships while addressing custody, support, and property division needs through structured, transparent processes.
People
Ian Hayward
Partner
Practicing since 1989, Ian specializes in family law and personal injury with a focus on traumatic brain injury cases. He teaches legal professionals and was among Vancouver's first collaborative law practitioners.
Jeremy Sheppard
Partner
With 30+ years of litigation experience, Jeremy handles family law and general litigation matters. He has appeared in all BC court levels and brings diverse personal experience in international legal matters.
Josephine Wong
Partner
A former UN and ICC legal professional, Josephine specializes in complex family law cases with cross-border assets. She chairs the Canadian Bar Association's Family Law Section and serves on legal publication editorial boards.
Julia Hibbard
Partner
Julia focuses exclusively on family law with extensive litigation experience. She serves as a parenting coordinator and chairs the BC Parenting Coordinators Society while offering mediation and arbitration services.
Michael Henricksen
Associate
Michael combines family law expertise with a collaborative approach. He previously represented child protection agencies and maintains a strategic focus in litigation while emphasizing dispute resolution.
Questions
What areas of law does Hayward Sheppard specialize in?
We specialize in family law, personal injury litigation, and administrative law with expertise in complex divorce cases and ICBC claims.
How does your firm approach client representation?
We combine strategic litigation with mediation and collaborative law to provide cost-effective solutions tailored to each client's unique situation.
What experience do your lawyers have?
Our team includes certified mediators, former UN legal professionals, and lawyers with 25+ years of combined courtroom experience.
Do you handle cross-border legal matters?
Yes, we manage cases involving cross-border assets and international family law issues through our globally experienced legal team.
