Liam is a trial and appellate lawyer with a grounded, strategic approach to resolving disputes and has appeared for clients in courts in British Columbia as well as the Federal Court. In addition, Liam appeared at the Supreme Court of Canada on the leading case of governmental immunity for acts of negligence. As a member of LK Law’s General Litigation Group, he represents clients across a broad range of business, shareholder, employment, and contractual disputes.
Known for his focus and preparedness, Liam combines strong courtroom experience with a practical understanding of the challenges clients face. He brings clarity to complex legal issues and tailors his strategy to meet both the immediate and long-term goals of those he represents.
Liam earned his J.D. from the University of Victoria, where he received the course prize in Contracts and the “Best Lawyering Award” for his advocacy in the school’s legal clinic. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University, graduating with distinction and concentrations in Human Resource Management and Finance.
Notable Experience
- Co-counsel in Nelson (City) v. Marchi, 2021 SCC 41, the leading Supreme Court of Canada case on governmental immunity for negligence.
- Counsel in Benias v Lee, 2021 BCSC 2312, where he successfully defended an action to sell a jointly owned property by establishing as a matter of law that the relief sought is not available when the property is rented to residential tenants, through the application of 19th-century English law doctrines.
Representative Cases
- Mushy Roomy Products Inc. v JACP Holdings Ltd., 2025 BCSC 345
- MacLellan v. Somers, 2025 BCCA 107
- Last v. Reliable Towing Mission Ltd., 2025 BCSC 2224
- Beigi v. FMS Medical Systems Ltd., 2025 BCSC 1663
- Cowichan Tribes v. Canada (Attorney General), 2025 BCSC 1490
- Garib v Randhawa, 2024 BCSC 2159
- Spera (Lynn Creek) Holdings Ltd. v North Vancouver (District), 2024 BCSC 1395
- Pacific Coast Terminals Co. Ltd. v. Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, 2024 FC 119
- FS Insurance Brokers, Inc. v Insurance Council of British Columbia, 2024 BCSC 1218
- Pacific Coast Terminals Co. Ltd. v. Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, 2023 FC 1485
- Mason v. The Mansion House Estates Ltd., 2023 BCCA 385
- Richmond Inn Hotel Ltd. v Unite Here Local 40, 2023 BCSC 1550
- FS Insurance Brokers, Inc. v Insurance Council of British Columbia, 2023 BCSC 1190
- United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union Local 2009 v Ghag, 2023 BCSC 930
- Lang v Lapp, 2023 BCSC 503
- Britannia Oceanfront Developments Corporation v Adriatic Investments Canada Ltd., 2022 BCSC 1547
- Pang v. Nowakowski, 2021 BCCA 478
- Revive Spa Ltd. v Melka Construction Ltd., 2021 BCSC 2663
- Benias v Lee, 2021 BCSC 2312
- Britannia Oceanfront Developments Corporation v Adriatic Investments Canada Ltd., 2021 BCSC 2636
- Yoo v Lee, 2021 BCSC 2659
- Nelson (City) v. Marchi, 2021 SCC 41
- Pierce v Kingsbridge Management Ltd., 2021 BCSC 781
- 1171746 B.C. Ltd. v 5930 Condor Limited Partnership, 2020 BCSC 1747
- Cheung v Raegon Properties and Investments Ltd., 2020 BCSC 1271
Education
- University of Victoria, J.D., 2019
- Simon Fraser University, B.B.A. (with distinction), 2016
Memberships & Affiliations
- Law Society of British Columbia
- Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch
- Vancouver Bar Association, Board of Directors
Community Involvement
Liam is an avid participant and volunteer at local Parkrun’s, a weekly free, community run 5km across the Greater Vancouver Area.
Beyond the Office
Whether training for a local road race or skiing in Whistler, Liam brings the same drive and focus to his time outside the office as he does to his legal practice.
Areas of Law
Bar admissions
British Columbia, 2020
