Patrick Palmer

Patrick's legal career spans a wide array of civil and commercial disputes, including his involvement in class actions, intricate tort, and contractual disagreements, as well as securities and shareholder conflicts. Notably proficient in commercial arbitration, his legal journey has seen him advocate in every tier of the British Columbia courts and contribute to cases in the Alberta Court of King's Bench, the Federal Court of Canada, and various arbitration and administrative bodies, such as the BC Human Rights Tribunal and the Alberta Securities Commission.

Embarking on his professional path, Patrick first immersed himself in the legal world at Blakes as a summer student in 2018, transitioning to a full-fledged article student by 2021. His commitment to law took root even deeper when he served as a clerk to seven justices at the Supreme Court of British Columbia, including offering his services to the Chief Justice.

Patrick's legal acumen has been instrumental in various significant cases. He has represented a real estate firm navigating the complex waters of oppression and ownership disputes over commercial and residential properties, showcased during a lengthy three-week trial. His expertise also extends to the pharmaceutical sector, where he defended an ingredient supplier in a pivotal class action case. In the realm of technology, he has safeguarded a climate tech company's interests in an international arbitration over contract and good faith breaches. Moreover, Patrick has successfully contested a governmental decision against aquaculture operations in British Columbia, evidencing his versatility across industries.

Beyond the courtroom, Patrick's professional engagements are vast. He holds memberships in the Law Society of British Columbia, the Canadian Bar Association, the Vancouver Bar Association, and The Advocates' Society. His scholarly contributions include co-authoring an insightful piece for the Blakes Bulletin on Litigation & Dispute Resolution, particularly on the topic of constructive government land taking, as recognized by the Supreme Court of Canada in November 2022.

Patrick's educational foundation is as robust as his legal practice, with a juris doctor degree from the Peter A. Allard School of Law in 2019 and an honors bachelor's in Philosophy from the University of Victoria in 2016. His admission to the British Columbia Bar in 2021 marked a significant milestone in his promising career.

Specializing in a spectrum of legal practices, Patrick's expertise encompasses arbitration, class actions, and various facets of commercial litigation, including securities and shareholder disputes. His diverse experience and profound legal knowledge position him as a distinguished figure in the realms of litigation and dispute resolution.