Siobhan Sams

At Harper Grey, Siobhan plays a pivotal role as an Associate, weaving her expertise through the realms of Insurance, Aviation, and Commercial Litigation. Her day-to-day responsibilities are vast, encompassing the defense of multinational consumer product manufacturers against product liability claims. Beyond mere defense, she offers strategic advice on navigating the complexities of product safety, including the execution of recalls and understanding insurance intricacies.

Her aviation legal acumen is equally impressive, guiding insurers and operators through the maze of liability concerns. This includes addressing the repercussions of defective products, malfunctioning components, and equipment damage, alongside the sensitive issues of loss of life and bodily injury claims, framed by the guidelines of the Montreal Convention.

Before her tenure at Harper Grey, Siobhan honed her legal skills at Hogan Lovells in London for thirteen years. There, her focus was on the nuanced challenges of cross-border litigation related to product liability and safety. She excelled in orchestrating multinational product recalls, showcasing her ability to navigate the legal landscapes of Europe and beyond. A significant part of her role involved leading complex litigation for UK firms, managing vast document reviews, crafting detailed reports, and collaborating with expert witnesses, marking her as a key player in international legal strategies.

Siobhan's legal journey commenced with a law degree from the University of British Columbia in 1995, following which she embarked on her career at Borden Ladner Gervais. Her initial years were marked by an immersion in litigation, covering a spectrum from consumer protection to insurance and product liability. After four years, she ventured to London, further broadening her legal expertise.

Her educational background is just as diverse, with a Bachelor of Arts from Amherst College in 1986 before pursuing law. Siobhan's commitment to law is evident from her admission to the British Columbia bar in 1996.

Her leadership extends beyond the courtroom. She has served on the board of the Sound Eclectic Choral Association and presided over the Vancouver Choral Arts Society, demonstrating her dedication to community through music. Siobhan's professional memberships span various sections of the Canadian Bar Association and The Law Society of British Columbia, reflecting her wide-ranging interests and expertise in civil litigation, class action, international law, products liability, and the Women Lawyer’s Forum.