Our Team
Individually, our professionals are strategic, dedicated and driven. We work together to achieve results for our clients.
JESSE GELBER*
Partner
JESSE GELBER*
Partner
Jesse is a seasoned litigator with extensive experience in trial proceedings. He has a broad civil litigation practice with a focus on estates, real property, employment, personal injury, family, and commercial matters. Jesse acts for individual, corporate and institutional clients, and has represented clients in trials and appeals in all of the British Columbia courts, as well as in various tribunals.
Since his admission to the Bar in 2002, Jesse has steadily acquired a solid reputation for his accessible and strategic approach to litigation.
Year of Call
British Columbia, 2002
Education
Bachelor of Law, University of Victoria, 2000
Bachelor of Arts, University of British Columbia, 1996
*Practicing through a law corporation.
Since his admission to the Bar in 2002, Jesse has steadily acquired a solid reputation for his accessible and strategic approach to litigation.
Year of Call
British Columbia, 2002
Education
Bachelor of Law, University of Victoria, 2000
Bachelor of Arts, University of British Columbia, 1996
*Practicing through a law corporation.
MARY LAWSON*
Managing Partner
MARY LAWSON*
Managing Partner
Mary is an experienced solicitor with both a depth and breadth of experience in real estate, corporate and commercial law. She has a broad commercial practice with a focus on corporate reorganizations and commercial transactions. Her clients include individuals, corporations, non-profit entities, and institutions.
Since her admission to the Bar in 2010, Mary has steadily acquired a strong reputation for her diverse experience in complex corporate and commercial matters, which has made her a highly sought after advisor with crucial insights in this practice area. Mary also regularly assists with residential and commercial real estate transactions.
Year of Call
British Columbia, 2010
Education
Bachelor of Law (with Great Distinction), University of Saskatchewan, 2009
Bachelor of Arts, McGill University, 2006
*Practicing through a law corporation.
Since her admission to the Bar in 2010, Mary has steadily acquired a strong reputation for her diverse experience in complex corporate and commercial matters, which has made her a highly sought after advisor with crucial insights in this practice area. Mary also regularly assists with residential and commercial real estate transactions.
Year of Call
British Columbia, 2010
Education
Bachelor of Law (with Great Distinction), University of Saskatchewan, 2009
Bachelor of Arts, McGill University, 2006
*Practicing through a law corporation.
JESSICA SPERRY*
Partner
JESSICA SPERRY*
Partner
Jessica is a solicitor with a robust practice focused on real estate, estate planning, and estate administration. Jessica has extensive experience completing real estate transactions. She also regularly assists clients with estate planning, including preparation of wills, powers of attorney, and representation agreements, and estate administration.
Prior to joining McEwan Law in 2015, Jessica worked in immigration law in Australia.
Year of Call
British Columbia, 2015
New South Wales, Australia, 2008
Education
Juris Doctor, Bond University (Australia), 2007
Bachelor of Science (Honours), McMaster University, 2003
*Practicing through a law corporation.
Prior to joining McEwan Law in 2015, Jessica worked in immigration law in Australia.
Year of Call
British Columbia, 2015
New South Wales, Australia, 2008
Education
Juris Doctor, Bond University (Australia), 2007
Bachelor of Science (Honours), McMaster University, 2003
*Practicing through a law corporation.
DOUG SPERRY*
Partner
DOUG SPERRY*
Partner
Doug is an experienced solicitor, litigator and mediator, with a broad skillset in both corporate, commercial, foreclosure and family law matters. He has further credentials as a certified mediator and collaborative law lawyer.
His family law practice focuses on family mediation, alternative dispute resolution, separation, divorce, and wealth protection agreements. Having the benefit of representing clients both at the beginning and end of their relationships, Doug has the foresight and ability to advise on issues through a relationship's lifecycle and how to plan for the unexpected.
With respect to his corporate and commercial law practice, Doug focuses on commercial share and asset transactions, corporate reorganizations, and employment matters.
His mediation practice is diverse and spans between mediating contested estate matters, family law matters, and shareholder disputes.
Year of Call
British Columbia, 2015
High Court of Australia, 2011
New South Wales, Australia, 2008
Education
Master of Laws, University of New South Wales (Australia), 2010
Juris Doctor, Bond University (Australia), 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Simon Fraser University, 2001
*Practicing through a law corporation.
His family law practice focuses on family mediation, alternative dispute resolution, separation, divorce, and wealth protection agreements. Having the benefit of representing clients both at the beginning and end of their relationships, Doug has the foresight and ability to advise on issues through a relationship's lifecycle and how to plan for the unexpected.
With respect to his corporate and commercial law practice, Doug focuses on commercial share and asset transactions, corporate reorganizations, and employment matters.
His mediation practice is diverse and spans between mediating contested estate matters, family law matters, and shareholder disputes.
Year of Call
British Columbia, 2015
High Court of Australia, 2011
New South Wales, Australia, 2008
Education
Master of Laws, University of New South Wales (Australia), 2010
Juris Doctor, Bond University (Australia), 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Simon Fraser University, 2001
*Practicing through a law corporation.
EVA SIU
Associate Lawyer
EVA SIU
Associate Lawyer
Eva is an energetic and talented lawyer with a practice that focuses on corporate and commercial law, and wills and estates. Her clients span between individuals and corporations. Eva is acutely attuned to the needs of her clients, and has worked extensively with clients to find effective creative solutions.
Since her admission to the Bar in 2024, Eva has represented clients in various transactions in the commercial sector and has represented clients in both the BC Supreme Court and administrative tribunals.
Prior to shifting her focus to law, Eva worked in the medical device industry launching medical devices into numerous international markets. Giving her a unique knowledge of business, she uses these insights in her application of the law.
Eva graduated law school in 2023, where she was recognized for her academic achievements, such as being a Dean’s List recipient and awarded seven Dean’s Course Prizes for the highest standing in Property Law, Evidence Law, Civil Procedure, Basic Tax Law, Corporate Tax Law, Securities Law, and Municipal Law. In addition to her academic achievements, she was employed as a teaching assistant and research assistant during her time at law school.
Year of Call
British Columbia, 2024
Education
Juris Doctor, Thompson Rivers University, 2023
Bachelor of Science, University of British Columbia, 2014
Since her admission to the Bar in 2024, Eva has represented clients in various transactions in the commercial sector and has represented clients in both the BC Supreme Court and administrative tribunals.
Prior to shifting her focus to law, Eva worked in the medical device industry launching medical devices into numerous international markets. Giving her a unique knowledge of business, she uses these insights in her application of the law.
Eva graduated law school in 2023, where she was recognized for her academic achievements, such as being a Dean’s List recipient and awarded seven Dean’s Course Prizes for the highest standing in Property Law, Evidence Law, Civil Procedure, Basic Tax Law, Corporate Tax Law, Securities Law, and Municipal Law. In addition to her academic achievements, she was employed as a teaching assistant and research assistant during her time at law school.
Year of Call
British Columbia, 2024
Education
Juris Doctor, Thompson Rivers University, 2023
Bachelor of Science, University of British Columbia, 2014