Jeremy West

Navigating through litigation can drain both your wallet and spirit. It's crucial, then, to embark on this journey with a plan that's both insightful and grounded in reality when disputes crop up, whether they're rooted in business conflicts or personal disagreements.

Jeremy brings a wealth of expertise as a seasoned litigator with Watson Goepel LLP, where he's a key player in their Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group. With a career spanning over two decades, Jeremy's practice casts a wide net, covering areas like insolvency and restructuring, intricate commercial feuds, disputes over real estate, construction battles, corporate disagreements, the pursuit of injunctions, and issues concerning estates.

His journey in law began in New Zealand, where he honed his skills for eight years, focusing on corporate battles, defending against professional indemnity and liability claims, and navigating the complex terrain of construction and real estate litigation. Jeremy's courtroom experience is extensive and diverse, having represented clients in trial and appellate courts in New Zealand, British Columbia, and Alberta. His proficiency isn't limited to the courtroom; he's also skilled in arbitration and mediation, offering alternative paths to resolving disputes.

Beyond the legal arena, Jeremy's passion for the outdoors shines through. He seizes every opportunity to go fishing with his son, sharing his love for nature with the next generation.

Jeremy's academic foundation is robust, holding both a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Victoria University in New Zealand. His legal expertise is recognized in Canada, thanks to a Certificate of Qualification from the Federation of Law Societies of Canada's National Committee of Accreditation, allowing him to practice in British Columbia since 2006, in addition to his New Zealand bar admission in 1997.

His services are comprehensive, spanning bankruptcy and insolvency, commercial and construction litigation, employment and financial services litigation, and beyond. Jeremy also lends his expertise to professional disciplinary hearings and negligence liability cases, alongside securities, capital markets, and litigation concerning wills, estates, and trusts.

Jeremy's notable work includes guiding insolvency professionals through the complexities of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and Companies Creditor Arrangement Act. His role as counsel in significant cases for entities like Army & Navy Stores Inc., Kamloops Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Ltd., and Craft Collective Beerworks underscores his ability to navigate challenging legal waters.

In essence, Jeremy's blend of experience, coupled with his dedication to his clients and love for the great outdoors, makes him a distinguished figure in the legal landscape, adept at steering through the tumultuous seas of litigation with precision and care.