Recognized as a leading practitioner in commercial, administrative, and constitutional law, Sean brings a quarter century of experience to the table. His practice encompasses lengthy and complex civil trials involving contracts and commercial matters, public inquiries, sensitive internal investigations, and class actions. He also maintains a significant pro bono practice engaging critical public interest issues.
Sean appears regularly before all levels of court in British Columbia, as well as various administrative tribunals and arbitrators. His expertise further includes professional negligence, privacy violations, trusts, and municipal claims, and he frequently acts for public bodies and litigants in a wide range of regulatory, disciplinary, and other administrative matters.
Awarded the King’s Counsel designation in 2019, Sean is widely recognized for his contributions to the legal profession. He is an honorary lifetime member of the B.C. Freedom of Information and Privacy Association and was a recipient of the 2022 Charles Bury Award from the Canadian Association of Journalists, representing lawyers defending press freedom and journalists’ rights.
The addition of Sean further strengthens McEwan Partners’ capacity to provide exceptional advocacy in the most challenging, high-stakes litigation.
May 21, 2026