Heather Jones

In the bustling legal landscape of Vancouver, Heather Jones distinguishes herself as a vital member of Gowling WLG. Her legal expertise spans a diverse array of areas, with a spotlight on intricate disputes in corporate and commercial realms, alongside construction and real estate battles.

Jones stands out for her adept handling of cases involving shareholder disagreements, contractual conflicts, as well as the nuanced aspects of officer and director responsibilities. Her caseload often involves navigating the complexities of international fraud, fiduciary obligations, corporate governance, business transactions, negligence, and employment quandaries.

With a keen eye on the construction sector, Jones offers her profound insights to a spectrum of clients including developers, contractors, insurers, and property proprietors. Her counsel covers issues from builder's liens to lease disputes, property expropriation, zoning disagreements, and the legalities surrounding land use. Her expertise also spans the realm of insurance, addressing surety and related matters.

Jones's courtroom presence is notable across various judicial levels, including both the Supreme Court of Ontario and British Columbia, the British Columbia Court of Appeal, and the Federal Courts, alongside her engagements with numerous boards and tribunals.

Her legal acumen extends into preventive strategies, where she excels in risk management and averting litigation. Jones has a solid reputation for brokering settlements across a broad spectrum, handling everything from corporate governance to construction squabbles and intellectual property disputes.

Jones is also a beacon for professional advice in areas such as professional liability, estate contentions, municipal law, and the nuances of food industry regulations. Her counsel is frequently sought after in cases of undue influence and administrative law.

Beyond the courtroom, Jones is deeply invested in nurturing the next generation of legal professionals and contributing to her community. She engages in mentoring through initiatives like the Women's Legal Forum of the Canadian Bar Association and shares her knowledge at the University of British Columbia's law school. Her commitment extends to philanthropy, having played leadership roles in events for the Vancouver General Hospital and the Goldie Hawn Foundation, besides supporting local entrepreneurs with her seasoned business insights.

Jones's educational background is as varied as her legal practice, holding a BA in Criminology and Music Performance from the University of Alberta and an LLB from Dalhousie University. She was called to the British Columbia Bar in 1994, following her Ontario call a year prior, marking the beginning of a distinguished career that spans over two decades of legal service and community engagement.