Jeff Horswill is a litigator whose practice focuses on the litigation and resolution of complex disputes.
Jeff is a skilled negotiator and strategic thinker who is particularly adept at using alternative dispute resolution to resolve disputes in a practical, solution oriented way, beneficial to his clients.
Jeff acts most commonly in the areas of commercial litigation and dispute resolution; shareholder and society member disputes; product liability cases; and disputes involving international law and intersecting jurisdictions. As a litigator with a general practice, however, Jeff’s experience includes a wide variety of other cases, including in respect of human rights issues and sports law. Over the course of his career, Jeff has developed significant experience in matters involving significant public relations or political components.
As a complementary adjunct to his barrister practice, Jeff has experience in relation to the investigation and prevention of corruption, fraud, money laundering and related issues. In particular, he has investigated alleged bribe payments, developed anti-corruption and training programs, advised companies in relation to FINTRAC compliance, investigated fraud allegations, and provided advice in relation to Canada’s sanctions regime.
Jeff’s practice has allowed him to act as counsel in a wide variety of forums including: all levels of British Columbia Courts and the Federal Court, formal and informal mediations, and ad hoc arbitrations conducted under the UNCITRAL Rules.
Jeff is the past co-chair of the BC-CBA Subsection on International Law and member of the executive of the CBA National sub-section on International Law and that subsection’s International Dispute Resolution Committee, and a recipient of the Lexpert Zenith Platinum Award 2010 - Gender Change Agent.