Yet another entry into the crowded Vancouver litigation boutique market, Allen McMillan is deftly carving out a space for itself in this capacity, drawing praise from much more established peers. More impressive still is the fact that the firm has managed to do this on the strength and reputations of just two partners Greg Allen and Wesley McMillan. Allen McMillan covers a variety of practice areas, all with a regional focus. The firm has quickly established a following among peers and clients. “They are growing fast, and we have a lot of time for them,” extols one peer. A client testifies, “They have been incredibly professional, punctual and worked to get us a solution that was acceptable to our non-profit. They are talented oral advocates – on appeal, in chambers or at trial. They can put together a compelling case and sell it to the judges.” Allen is cheered by a peer as “a very talented guy, [he is] ex-Hunter [Litigation Chambers, another revered Vancouver boutique], so he grew up in that model, and he’s a guy I would send work to. His firm has really grown and thrived.” A client remarks, “Greg Allen is a very sharp lawyer and also able to help the client feel comfortable with his recommendations while being open to feedback and input.” Another extols, “Greg Allen handles court appearances very professionally and calmly. Having been in the real-estate industry for 30 plus years, I am very impressed with Greg's vast knowledge of all facets of this real-estate matter and the level of research he has his team do. He is also very good at looking at options on how to settle.” McMillan is not short on praise either; one client addresses him as a “no-nonsense, knowledgeable litigator who keeps his eye on the ball, which is the result that the client needs and is fairly entitled to get. I appreciate his diligence, work ethic, practicality and professionalism.” Beyond the name partners, support is also strong for
Kaitlyn Meyer, who makes her debut as a future star in this edition. “Kaitlyn is fantastic, she just made partner this summer [2023.]” A client supports this assertion. “Kaitlyn resolved our matter effectively and efficiently in the face of another party who was uncooperative and difficult.” Allen and Meyer worked together to successfully defend an application by two of several defendants to have the claims against them dismissed or stayed on jurisdictional grounds. The underlying action involves claims of misrepresentation, fraud and breach of contract arising from the plaintiffs’ investment in an energy-drink company and a related farming business. The two defendants argued the claims surrounding the farming business were closely tied to Alberta and that a forum selection clause in an agreement between some of the parties favored the jurisdiction of the Alberta courts.
