Scott Stephens

At Owen Bird, Scott H. Stephens stands out as a litigator with a knack for handling intricate commercial conflicts, alongside insolvency, restructuring, and construction and insurance matters. With a wealth of experience under his belt, Scott is committed to zealously safeguarding and advancing his clients' rights.

Scott's courtroom presence spans not only the various judicial levels within British Columbia and Alberta but also reaches the Supreme Court of Canada. His expertise is not confined to the courtroom; he is equally adept at representing clients in both domestic and international arbitration forums.

His practice area is vast, covering disputes related to partnerships, shareholders, directors, and corporate governance, as well as issues pertaining to real estate, mining, intellectual property, landlord/tenant relationships, and contract disagreements.

Scott is particularly helpful to both institutional and individual lenders dealing with banking and security enforcement litigations, including foreclosures and receivership cases. He offers his legal acumen to creditors, trustees, and various stakeholders in matters related to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, focusing especially on proceedings under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act for secured creditors.

His involvement in construction-related legal matters is extensive, dealing with builders' liens, tender issues, and contract disputes. Additionally, in the insurance sector, Scott provides coverage advice and defends against insured claims.

His professional journey is marked by significant academic achievements, including his call to the British Columbia Bar in 2007, a Law degree from UBC in 2006, and a Bachelor's degree with honors from UC Berkeley in 2002. Scott's practice areas are diverse, encompassing Alternative Dispute Resolution, Construction Disputes, Financial Services, Insolvency & Restructuring, Insurance Litigation, Litigation, and Personal Injury, showcasing his versatile expertise in the field.