Nikta Shirazian

Before her time at Owen Bird, Nikta sharpened her litigation skills at a top-tier Canadian firm, delving into complex torts and commercial disputes. Her expertise spans a broad spectrum of legal arenas, including construction defects, contractual disagreements, product and professional liabilities, and the intricacies of administrative law. Her prowess in insurance law has not gone unnoticed, earning her spots in the 2022 and 2023 "Best Lawyers in Canada: Ones to Watch."

In courtrooms across British Columbia, Nikta has stood firm, advocating for her clients at every judicial level. Her adeptness extends beyond the courtroom into administrative hearings and various forms of dispute resolution, always aiming for successful outcomes.

Privacy laws, especially those guarding against the unauthorized sharing of information, draw Nikta's focused attention. She's not only explored this domain through presentations but also through scholarly work. Her collaboration with Dr. Chris Hunt on the subject resulted in a noteworthy publication in the Oxford University Comparative Law Forum, subsequently cited in a high-profile privacy lawsuit before the British Columbia Supreme Court.

Nikta's commitment to legal education is evident in her contributions to seminars, conferences, and legal publications, including a pioneering open-access manual for BC civil litigation on CanLII. Her academic journey was marked by distinction, assisting professors, editing legal journals, and achieving recognition for her insights into the law of unjust enrichment.

Her legal education, capped with a JD from Thompson Rivers University and a BA from the University of British Columbia, laid the groundwork for her admission to the British Columbia Bar in 2017. Nikta's legal practice encompasses a wide array of specializations, from alternative dispute resolution to insurance litigation, underpinned by a robust academic foundation and a passion for advancing legal knowledge and practice.