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We are devoted to achieving optimal results in your most challenging disputes.
NST is recognized as among Canada’s leading litigation firms.
Our select team has litigated many of British Columbia’s largest and most complicated business, commercial, and civil disputes.
Known for intellectual rigour, high-quality advocacy, responsiveness to clients’ needs, and agility in procedural matters, our team has extensive proven experience arguing trials, appeals, arbitrations, and conducting complex negotiations.
NST Again Receives Top Ranking from Benchmark Litigation in 2026
Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP once again receives the top ranking from Benchmark Litigation in Dispute Resolution. Benchmark describes the firm as having “a very strong team”. Clients comment that “They…
NST LLP and Partners Highly Ranked by Lexpert Canada
NST is consistently among the top ranked litigation firms in Vancouver and Canada. Eight of NST LLP’s counsel have individually received high rankings by Lexpert. Partners Irwin G. Nathanson K.C.,…
Schachter & Lockhart Win Significant Appeal for Beedie Development Group
NST partners Stephen R. Schachter, K.C. and Julia K. Lockhart achieved a significant win for Beedie Development Group (“Beedie”) and its affiliate Kingsgate Property Ltd. In its decision released on…
Kayla Strong and Peter Reardon Successfully Establish Oppressive Conduct in the context of the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative CCAA Proceedings
Partner Kayla Strong and associate counsel Peter Reardon acted on behalf of the former members of the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative (BCTFC) and successfully obtained relief from the Supreme Court of…
At summary trial, James Parker and Cindy Chen succeed in obtaining recognition of RMB 55M Chinese judgment
In Zeng v. Zuo, 2026 BCSC 188, partner James Parker and associate Cindy Chen acted on behalf of the plaintiff seeking recognition and enforcement of a Chinese judgment obtained in…
Karen L.M. Carteri Appointed King’s Counsel
Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP is proud to announce that Karen Carteri has been appointed King’s Counsel by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Attorney General of…
NST is Tier 1 in Dispute Resolution – The Legal 500 Canada
Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP is again ranked as a Tier 1 firm in Dispute Resolution in British Columbia by The Legal 500. We are included as one of four…
Best Law Firms™– Canada 2026 Recognizes NST LLP
Best Law Firms – Canada recognizes Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP in their 2026 edition. NST LLP is ranked as a Tier 1 firm in several different practice areas: Regional…
NST Successfully Opposed Appeal Regarding Third Party Claims
Acting for Alberta law firm, BD&P, and a former partner of the firm, NST partner James Parker and associate Cindy Chen successfully opposed an appeal dealing with the Adams rule…