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  Martindale-Hubbell - 35 BH&T lawyers rated in 2008 [added July 14/08]

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings attest to a lawyer's legal ability and professional ethics, and reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and Judiciary.

David R. Bain BV
Daniel R. Bennett BV
Michael J. Bird BV
David W. Bursey BV
Lynda C. Darling BV
Nils E. Daugulis BV
Laura C. Donaldson BV
Howard L.A. Ehrlich BV
William S. Garton BV
William G. Gooderham BV
John S. Haythorne BV
C. Decatur Howe BV
 Robert W. Hunter BV
Herbert J. Isherwood BV
Gregory D. Lewis BV
Simon B. Margolis BV
Karen Martin BV
Margaret H. Mason BV
William J. McFetridge AV
E. Jane Milton BV
I. Shane Nossal CV
Shelley F. O'Callaghan BV
D. Larry Page BV
Herb B. Regehr AV 		Alan N. Robertson BV
Marion V. Shaw BV
Alex Shorten BV
Christopher G. Speakman BV
Brian E. Taylor BV
Carmen S. Theriault AV
R. Brian Wallace AV
Penny A. Washington BV
Grant K. Weaver AV
Philip B. Webber BV
Daniel A. Webster AV
  Lexpert – 2008 Canadian Legal Directory - 12 BH&T lawyers ranked across a wide-range of practice areas [added July 10/08]

The identification of leading firms and practitioners by Lexpert is based upon comprehensive survey work which has taken place across Canada starting in 1994. Their research team contacts and surveys leading practitioners in all practice areas.

  • David R. Bain Most Frequently Recommended Banking & Financial Services Law
    Repeatedly Recommended Corporate Mid-Market
  • Michael J. Bird Repeatedly Recommended Shipping and Maritime Law
  • David W. Bursey Repeatedly Recommended Energy – Oil & Gas Corporate
  • Nils E. Daugulis Repeatedly Recommended Shipping and Maritime Law
  • William S. (Billy) Garton Most Frequently Recommended Forestry Law
  • Robert W. Hunter Repeatedly Recommended Construction Law
  • Karen Martin Repeatedly Recommended Construction Law
  • Margaret H. Mason Consistently Recommended Charities Law / Estate & Personal Tax Planning Repeatedly Recommended Estate Litigation
  • William J. McFetridge Repeatedly Recommended Corporate Mid-Market
    Repeatedly Recommended Corporate Commercial Law / Forestry Law
    Repeatedly Recommended Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Larry R. Sandrin Most Frequently Recommended Property Development (Real Estate) / Finance & Development / Land Use Planning / Municipal
    Repeatedly Recommended Property Leasing
  • Carmen S. Thériault Consistently Recommended Estate & Personal Tax Planning / Estate Litigation Repeatedly Recommended Charities Law
  • R. Brian Wallace Consistently Recommended Energy – Oil & Gas Corporate
    Consistently Recommended Energy – Electricity Corporate
  Chambers and Partners – 2008 Chambers Global Guide – Ranks 2 BH&T lawyers as Band 3 practitioners in the area of Projects: PPP & Infrastructure [added July 8/08]

Chambers’ Guides list pre-eminent lawyers in 160 countries, providing independent rankings and editorial commentary.

“Greg Lewis represents healthcare, transportation and energy clients in joint venture, acquisition and financing aspects of PPP transactions. ‘A very practical and solution-oriented lawyer’, he continues to assist with the development of the Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre in British Columbia.”

“John Haythorne acts for clients on construction, engineering, contract drafting and competition matters relating to PPP transactions. Characterised by peers as ‘very capable and great to work with’, he is currently working for the province of British Columbia on the CAD$45 million expansion of the Vancouver Convention Centre.

  Lexpert – American Lawyer Media – 2008 Guide to the leading 500 lawyers in Canada – ranks 3 BH&T lawyers [added July 8/08]

Since 1999, Lexpert and The American Lawyer have published this annual guide to the leading 500 lawyers in Canada. The identification of the leading Canadian lawyers featured in the Guide is based upon ongoing surveys of legal practitioners across Canada in all areas of practice.
  Chambers and Partners – 2008 Chambers Global Guide – Ranks BH&T a Band 2 firm in the area of Projects: PPP & Infrastructure [added July 2/08]

Chambers’ Guides list preeminent firms in 160 countries in various areas of practice, providing independent rankings and editorial commentary. “Moving up the rankings, the PPP department of this Vancouver-based firm has ‘displayed great leadership acting for the public sector and it continues to acquire new regular work’, report sources. The group acts for clients in the public sector on all real estate, environmental, regulatory, tax and banking matters related to infrastructure transactions.”

  Best Lawyers in Canada, 2008 - 16 BH&T lawyers recognized in 10 practice areas [added June 30/08]

Best Lawyers compiles lists of outstanding lawyers by conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers.
  Alex Shorten receives Robert V.A. Jones Canadian Corporate Counsel Award [added April 14/08]

The Robert V.A. Jones Canadian Corporate Counsel Award recognizes an exceptional contribution to the development or the promotion of the Canadian Corporate counsel bar or community, including significant research or writing on related issues.  The 2008 award was presented to Alex Shorten at the CCCA National Spring Conference Gala held in Toronto on April 13, 2008.  Alex has 23 years of experience working in senior legal and management positions for forest products and construction companies combined with 11 years in private practice.  From 1993 to 2006, as Vice President & General Counsel of Weyerhaeuser Canada, Alex worked on many of the largest acquisitions and divestitures in the forest products industry in Canada.  BH&T welcomed Alex to our Forestry Law Group as Associate Counsel in 2007. 
  Shelley O'Callaghan nominated for 2008 YWCA Women of Distinction Award [added April 13/08]

The YWCA Women of Distinction Award encourages and recognizes women whose outstanding activities and achievements contribute to the health and future of the community. Shelley O'Callaghan has been nominated in the Business & the Professions category which recognizes women who are acknowledged in their field for their professional leadership and consistent commitment to excellence, for their ability to leverage their achievements and business acumen to facilitate change and create opportunities, and who demonstrate respect for and engagement with their community, clients and colleagues. Congratulations Shelley on your inspiring achievement of being nominated for what is recognized nationally as one of the most prestigious awards for women. Award recipients will be announced at the 2008 Women of Distinction Awards Gala being held on May 26, 2008.
   
  Bull, Housser & Tupper LLP recognized as one of the Top 10 Best Companies to work for in BC [added November 29/07]
Bull, Housser & Tupper LLP is thrilled to announce that for the third consecutive year in a row we have been named by BC Business Magazine as one of BC’s best employers. Best Companies are more than just names on a list. They are organizations that have earned the seal of approval of those who really know a great place to work: their employees. Proudly, we remain the only law firm ever to receive this designation, proving our ongoing commitment to excellence which begins at home and extends to our clients. This year’s acknowledgment is even more satisfying given the changes in the survey. The complete survey results and selection criteria are available for review here.
   
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