Geoffrey Cowper, QC *

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… every complex case presents a variety of opportunities and risks. Most of what you need to know about them can be learned at the beginning of the dispute and used to develop the best strategy for the particular case. Coming up with the best approach and seeing it work is exciting, rewarding and great fun.

Jurisdiction Yukon, 1987 | British Columbia, 1982

Language(s) English

Office(s) Vancouver

Contact

Business +1 604 631 3185

Email gcowper@fasken.com

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Overview

Geoff Cowper, QC is a leading general litigator and a leader of the Firm's Litigation & Dispute Resolution group. Geoff has served as counsel in leading private and public cases in Canada and internationally. These have included leading decisions with national and international dimensions respecting commercial law, public law and human rights.

Geoff has served the community in leadership roles in law reform, legal aid, housing services to the homeless, and international economic development and conservation.

Achievements

Recognized in International Arbitration and Appellate Practice in Vancouver, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2020 to 2021
Recognized in Corporate Commercial Litigation, Adminstrative and Public Law, Class Action Litigation, Securities Law, Legal Malpractice Law, Director and Officer Liability Practice and Bet-the-Company Litigation in Vancouver, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2006 to 2021
Recognized nationwide as top tier (Band 1) in Litigation: General Commercial in British Columbia, Chambers Canada 2017 to 2021

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2020 to 2021 The Best Lawyers in Canada Recognized in International Arbitration and Appellate Practice in Vancouver Best Lawyers is an attorney ranking service. For more than 30 years, it has identified lawyers best qualified to represent clients in various jurisdictions and specialties. Read more

2006 to 2021 The Best Lawyers in Canada Recognized in Corporate Commercial Litigation, Adminstrative and Public Law, Class Action Litigation, Securities Law, Legal Malpractice Law, Director and Officer Liability Practice and Bet-the-Company Litigation in Vancouver Best Lawyers is an attorney ranking service. For more than 30 years, it has identified lawyers best qualified to represent clients in various jurisdictions and specialties. Read more

Chambers & Partners Publication name with laurels

2017 to 2021 Chambers Canada Recognized nationwide as top tier (Band 1) in Litigation: General Commercial in British Columbia Chambers Canada covers lawyers and law firms practicing in all provinces and territories in Canada. Read more

Client Work

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Career & Education

Education

LLB University of British Columbia 1980

Community involvement

StreetoHome Foundation, Director, 2008-present
Legal Services Society, Director & Chair, 1998-2002 & 2003-2008
Counsel for the Hall Commission on First Nations policy (1987), the Matkin Commission on Securities Regulation (1994), and the Davies Commission on First Nations and policing (2010)