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MacLean Law
Director and Financial Adviser
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excellence awardee:
The LEAP Legal Software Award for
Family Law Firm of the Year
EXCELLENCE AWARDEE:
The LEAP Legal Software Award for Family Law Firm of the Year
With a network of seven offices across Western Canada, MacLean Law has become the go-to regional law firm for unparalleled family law services. It opened over 300 family law files in 2022 and has set a new standard of excellence by focusing on complex and high-net-worth cases.
MacLean Law focuses on quality over quantity, and has been at the forefront of several landmark cases that have set new standards in the field of family law. These have included rare Mareva injunctions, Anton Pillar injunctions, perjury penalties, and special costs awards. In 2022, the firm secured one of the largest awards for a mother in a spousal support case and also achieved one of the highest interim distribution awards from a family business.
MacLean Law has been nominated for The LEAP Legal Software Award for Family Law Firm of the Year 2023. The firm has focused heavily on leveraging technology throughout 2022 and has implemented a range of enhancements to its legal services to stay at the cutting edge of the industry. Throughout the last 12 months, MacLean Law has made it easier for clients to access legal advice without having to visit an office in person – a move that has been particularly welcomed by rural clients.
The firm has created a conflict search application that will be supplied to other firms to help them speed up their intake and help clients access justice more quickly. It is also exploring the use of AI to enhance legal research and document review, allowing its lawyers to quickly review large quantities of data and pinpoint relevant information. Additionally, AI-generated reports have been used to highlight details that may have otherwise been missed in traditional research processes, and a new intake system has allowed MacLean Law to provide accurate and free legal advice to clients, as well as quality information for lawyers to start working on new cases immediately.
MacLean Law has been the recipient of numerous awards for its high-quality legal work, including several “Top Choice,” “Consumer Choice,” and “Three Best Rated” accolades. The firm’s founder, Lorne MacLean, KC, was also recognized by Business in Vancouver as one of Canada’s top 500 most influential businessmen and as one of the top 25 most influential lawyers by Canadian Lawyer for his impact on family law in British Columbia.
MacLean Law has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and actively seeks talent from a wide range of backgrounds to reflect the diverse communities that it serves. One of its articling students is a member of the Equality and Diversity Committee for the Canadian Bar Association, and the addition of the Honourable Justice Keith Bracken has provided “invaluable mentorship” to MacLean Law as it fosters the next generation of lawyers.
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Director and Financial Adviser
EXCELLENCE AWARDEE:
The LEAP Legal Software Award for Family Law Firm of the Year
MacLean Law
Fraser MacLean
Associate Lawyer
Lorne MacLean, KC
Founder
Lorne MacLean’s KC designation is an honour recognizing his exceptional merit and contribution to the BC legal profession. He has set the highest records and precedents in both the Supreme Court of Canada and BC Court of Appeal for child and spousal support, child custody, and special costs awards. He is widely known for successfully representing Juanita Nott in Canada’s first frozen embryo custody dispute. As an avid video and blog author on topics relating to BC family law and BC divorce, he is a sought-after guest lecturer at the UBC Law School. Lorne loves jazz music and enjoys running and weightlifting.
Founder
Lorne MacLean, KC
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@BuddyMortgages
Lorne MacLean, KC
Founder
Fraser MacLean
Associate Lawyer
Leadership
Nicholas Davies was twice voted Whistler’s Best Lawyer by the readers of Pique newsmagazine. With over 30 years of practice in family law, family law mediation, real property disputes, and estate litigation, he is highly respected by peer lawyers as a level-headed and tenacious family lawyer, family law mediator, and arbitrator. His prior experience working in the Canadian Armed Forces and the oil industry has provided him with unique skills that complement his years representing family law clients. Nicholas Davies is a regular guest-instructor in the PLTC program on real estate and family law topics. Nick is an avid skier.
Senior Associate Lawyer, Mediator, Arbitrator
Nicholas Davies
Fraser MacLean has appeared in all levels of court in British Columbia including the BC Court of Appeal. He was successful in obtaining Court Orders for his clients with respect to parenting time, dismissal of a claim for division of family property, and retroactive child support in a 30-day high-net-worth trial either as co-counsel or lead counsel. He has helped set up the MacLean Law Prize in Family Law and the Doug Eastwood QC MacLean Law Scholarship at Thompson Rivers University of Law. In his spare time, Fraser enjoys playing hockey, boxing, and golfing.
Associate Lawyer
Fraser MacLean
@BuddyMortgages
Nicholas Davies
Senior Associate Lawyer, Mediator, Arbitrator
Nicholas Davies was twice voted Whistler’s Best Lawyer by the readers of Pique newsmagazine. With over 30 years of practice in family law, family law mediation, real property disputes, and estate litigation, he is highly respected by peer lawyers as a level-headed and tenacious family lawyer, family law mediator, and arbitrator. His prior experience working in the Canadian Armed Forces and the oil industry has provided him with unique skills that complement his years representing family law clients. Nicholas Davies is a regular guest-instructor in the PLTC program on real estate and family law topics. Nick is an avid skier.
Senior Associate Lawyer, Mediator, Arbitrator
Nicholas Davies
Nicholas Davies
Senior Associate Lawyer, Mediator, Arbitrator
1188 Whakue St, Rotorua Central, Rotorua
Nicholas Davies
Senior Associate Lawyer, Mediator, Arbitrator
Fraser MacLean
Associate Lawyer
Lorne MacLean, KC
Founder
Leadership
Nicholas Davies was twice voted Whistler’s Best Lawyer by the readers of Pique newsmagazine. With over 30 years of practice in family law, family law mediation, real property disputes, and estate litigation, he is highly respected by peer lawyers as a level-headed and tenacious family lawyer, family law mediator, and arbitrator. His prior experience working in the Canadian Armed Forces and the oil industry has provided him with unique skills that complement his years representing family law clients. Nicholas Davies is a regular guest-instructor in the PLTC program on real estate and family law topics. Nick is an avid skier.
Senior Associate Lawyer, Mediator, Arbitrator
Nicholas Davies
Fraser MacLean has appeared in all levels of court in British Columbia including the BC Court of Appeal. He was successful in obtaining Court Orders for his clients with respect to parenting time, dismissal of a claim for division of family property, and retroactive child support in a 30-day high-net-worth trial either as co-counsel or lead counsel. He has helped set up the MacLean Law Prize in Family Law and the Doug Eastwood QC MacLean Law Scholarship at Thompson Rivers University of Law. In his spare time, Fraser enjoys playing hockey, boxing, and golfing.
Associate Lawyer
Fraser MacLean
Lorne MacLean’s KC designation is an honour recognizing his exceptional merit and contribution to the BC legal profession. He has set the highest records and precedents in both the Supreme Court of Canada and BC Court of Appeal for child and spousal support, child custody, and special costs awards. He is widely known for successfully representing Juanita Nott in Canada’s first frozen embryo custody dispute. As an avid video and blog author on topics relating to BC family law and BC divorce, he is a sought-after guest lecturer at the UBC Law School. Lorne loves jazz music and enjoys running and weightlifting.
Founder
Lorne MacLean, KC
Fraser MacLean has appeared in all levels of court in British Columbia including the BC Court of Appeal. He was successful in obtaining Court Orders for his clients with respect to parenting time, dismissal of a claim for division of family property, and retroactive child support in a 30-day high-net-worth trial either as co-counsel or lead counsel. He has helped set up the MacLean Law Prize in Family Law and the Doug Eastwood QC MacLean Law Scholarship at Thompson Rivers University of Law. In his spare time, Fraser enjoys playing hockey, boxing, and golfing.
Associate Lawyer
Fraser MacLean
Lorne MacLean’s KC designation is an honour recognizing his exceptional merit and contribution to the BC legal profession. He has set the highest records and precedents in both the Supreme Court of Canada and BC Court of Appeal for child and spousal support, child custody, and special costs awards. He is widely known for successfully representing Juanita Nott in Canada’s first frozen embryo custody dispute. As an avid video and blog author on topics relating to BC family law and BC divorce, he is a sought-after guest lecturer at the UBC Law School. Lorne loves jazz music and enjoys running and weightlifting.
Founder
Lorne MacLean, KC
@LawsonLundell
Oliver Spinks is one of MacLean Law's rising stars, poised to receive his lawyer designation in British Columbia in 2023. His credentials include a law degree from the University of Staffordshire in England and a Certificate of Qualification from the Canadian National Committee on Accreditation, lending an international perspective from his time at England's esteemed No5 Barrister Chambers.
Under the guidance of renowned family law lawyer, Lorne N. MacLean K.C., Oliver has played an instrumental role in assisting in precedent-setting cases. His expertise spans a broad range of family law matters, including divorce, financial settlements, and issues related to children.
In addition to his legal practice, Oliver serves on the board for Equality and Diversity at both the Canadian Bar Association and the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia. This involvement further demonstrates his dedication to the field and his unwavering commitment to his community.
Associate Lawyer
Oliver Spinks
Oliver Spinks
Associate Lawyer
Oliver Spinks
Associate Lawyer
Oliver Spinks is one of MacLean Law's rising stars, poised to receive his lawyer designation in British Columbia in 2023. His credentials include a law degree from the University of Staffordshire in England and a Certificate of Qualification from the Canadian National Committee on Accreditation, lending an international perspective from his time at England's esteemed No5 Barrister Chambers.
Under the guidance of renowned family law lawyer, Lorne N. MacLean K.C., Oliver has played an instrumental role in assisting in precedent-setting cases. His expertise spans a broad range of family law matters, including divorce, financial settlements, and issues related to children.
In addition to his legal practice, Oliver serves on the board for Equality and Diversity at both the Canadian Bar Association and the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia. This involvement further demonstrates his dedication to the field and his unwavering commitment to his community.
Associate Lawyer
Oliver Spinks
Oliver Spinks
Associate Lawyer
Oliver Spinks is one of MacLean Law's rising stars, poised to receive his lawyer designation in British Columbia in 2023. His credentials include a law degree from the University of Staffordshire in England and a Certificate of Qualification from the Canadian National Committee on Accreditation, lending an international perspective from his time at England's esteemed No5 Barrister Chambers.
Under the guidance of renowned family law lawyer, Lorne N. MacLean K.C., Oliver has played an instrumental role in assisting in precedent-setting cases. His expertise spans a broad range of family law matters, including divorce, financial settlements, and issues related to children.
In addition to his legal practice, Oliver serves on the board for Equality and Diversity at both the Canadian Bar Association and the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia. This involvement further demonstrates his dedication to the field and his unwavering commitment to his community.
Associate Lawyer
Oliver Spinks