McEwan Partners is very pleased to announce we have merged, effective November 1, 2024, with Beddoes Litigation. We welcome Arden Beddoes as Partner, and Justin Wiebe and Sydney Gomez as Associates to our team.
Frequently recognized as a leading lawyer, Arden is a seasoned and creative litigator, with extensive experience in complex cases across a range of disciplines. He has appeared as lead counsel before all levels of court in British Columbia, Ontario, and Alberta, as well as at the Federal Court and various administrative tribunals. Before merging with McEwan Partners, Arden founded and led Beddoes Litigation, which developed a strong reputation in commercial and administrative law, and was recognized by Best Lawyers as a top firm for corporate and commercial litigation.
Justin has a diverse civil litigation practice, with a focus on commercial and administrative law matters. He frequently appears as counsel before the Supreme Court of British Columbia and the Court of Appeal for British Columbia, and has argued contested hearings in a range of legal contexts. Justin has considerable research, writing, and advocacy experience which adds depth to our team.
Sydney has a broad general civil litigation practice, applying a passion for advocacy and a track record of academic success. She has experience in a range of commercial and administrative law matters. She has appeared as counsel before the Supreme Court of British Columbia and the British Columbia Court of Appeal, and has argued several contested hearings. Sydney is acutely attuned to the needs of clients, and has worked extensively with clients and witnesses on sensitive legal issues.