Hunter Litigation Chambers maintains its position of one of Vancouver’s most highly pedigreed boutiques. It is also noted for its culture of stability. “There’s so little movement at Hunter. They keep all the associates.” observes one peer. “That’s not super common. They also do seem to keep adding people.” The firm is also noted for the variety of mandates it takes on, which feature a mix of commercial litigation, public law, labor and employment, and several other novel and cutting-edge claims. A client confirms, “Hunter Litigation Chambers acted as trial counsel in one of the longest, and most complex constitutional trials in our Province's history. Their representation was exceptional. Hunter is undoubtedly one of the top litigation boutiques in Canada.”
This deep team is spearheaded by firm namesake Claire Hunter, identified by all as what one peer calls “the engine.” Hunter receives resounding accolades. “Claire is the foremost lawyer in the province, and I would feel comfortable in saying one of the best lawyers in the country,” asserts a peer. “She is a force, that’s for sure.” Another elaborates, “Claire has really good contacts with the government [of British Columbia.] She’s very busy.” Hunter is a client favorite as well. One offers a fulsome and glowing review: “Claire is one of Canada's preeminent litigators. She is renowned for her intellectual rigor, careful preparation, and integrity, earning her the trust of courts and clients alike. She is the point person for all things legal related to chicken and the regulated sector. She has guided the Chicken Board since her father left the firm to become a judge (and grew up on "chicken stories" at the dinner table). Her track record with the Board is nothing short of miraculous - she always prevails! Her ability to cut through the noise and find the nub of the issue and communicate concisely is noteworthy. Almost 100% of the case outcomes are in favor of the Chicken Board. Her insight and knowledge of our industry allows her to provide opinions for risk-mitigation strategies. She is quite simply the best.”
Brian Duong provides counsel to counsel for the City of Surrey in a petition that challenged the Province’s direction and legislation to transition the City's police of jurisdiction from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to the Surrey Police Service. “Brian is really doing well,” asserts a peer. “He’s going to continue pushing that firm forward.” Clients agree; one declares, “Brian is an experienced and effective litigator – a true star, and a delight to work with.”
Rebecca Robb is another younger partner amassing widespread acclaim. “Rebecca is an exceptional trial lawyer: brilliant, calm under pressure, and effective,” testifies a client. “She works closely with Claire on chicken issues and back stops when Claire is unavailable. She comes from the same mold as all the other lawyers we have used in the firm and is a great asset to the Chicken Board.” Another offers, “Rebecca does a great job of issue spotting, developing strategies for communicating with regulators, and developing risk-mitigation strategies on complex matters.”
