George J Roper

George has experience across a wide variety of commercial litigation matters.  He has appeared at all levels of court in British Columbia, as well as the Alberta Court of King’s Bench, Supreme Court of Yukon, and the Federal Court of Canada.

Defence.  As defence counsel, George has acted on a wide variety of matters including complex construction claims, oil well failures, engineering and design matters, professional negligence claims, human right complaints, and personal injury claims.

Maritime.  George acts for P & I clubs, ship owners, terminals, and port authorities, on a wide range of maritime matters, including cargo and delay claims, ship and barge collisions, terminal operator’s liability, and environmental remediation claims.

Commercial Litigation.  Outside of the insurance context, George has experience with a wide range of complex commercial disputes, including real property disputes, professional negligence claims, breach of contract, fiduciary duty, and general tort claims, and shareholder disputes including oppression/derivative action claims, enforcement of foreign judgments, and injunctions.

Administrative Law.  George has acted on a wide variety of administrative law matters, including judicial reviews of administrative action and professional disciplinary proceedings.

Commercial Leasing.  George acts for both tenants and large institutional landlords in connection with all types of leasing disputes including defaults, lease termination, obtaining vacant possession, and rent arbitrations.