Mark Fancourt-Smith

Mark delves into a wide array of commercial conflicts, with a spotlight on legal battles over technology, intellectual property, and the safeguarding of trade secrets. His expertise also covers tackling breaches of trust and cases of deceit. He shines in securing injunctions, defending trademarks, resolving disputes in the mining sector over confidential data, and navigating the complex waters of electronic document management in litigation. Mark's courtroom presence is notable in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the British Columbia Court of Appeal, and the Federal Court, alongside his participation in private arbitrations and various forms of alternative dispute resolution.

In addition to his legal practice, Mark actively engages in the legal and business community through writing for Lawson Lundell’s Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Blog and co-hosting LawsonInsight podcast. These platforms allow him to dissect and discuss evolving trends and intriguing issues.

His professional affiliations are extensive, including membership in the Canadian Bar Association and the International Commission of Jurists' Canadian Section. He has played a significant role in the Vancouver Bar Association, serving as its President and an Executive Member over several years. Mark also contributes to the Western Canada Business Litigation Blog and is a member of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade.

Mark's commitment extends to community involvement, where he has contributed to the Vancouver Club's various committees and directed the Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival. His academic contributions are notable, with a tenure as an adjunct professor and guest lecturer in Civil Procedure at the Peter A. Allard School of Law, among other educational engagements.

Mark was admitted to the British Columbia bar in 2003, following his education at Queen’s University and the University of British Columbia. His practice areas are diverse, encompassing alternative dispute resolution, commercial litigation, defamation and media law, intellectual property litigation, and privacy & data management, with a keen focus on technology-related legal challenges.