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William Westeringh, Partner | Litigation and Dispute Resolution

William Westeringh, KC *

Partner Fasken
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Jurisdiction British Columbia, 1989
Language(s) English
Office(s) Vancouver, Surrey
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Overview

William Westeringh, KC served as Regional Managing Partner of Fasken’s Vancouver and Surrey offices for over 17 years. During Will’s time as Regional Managing Partner, Fasken became the largest law firm in BC, opened a new office in Surrey and became one of the leading brands and firms in the province’s legal sector. Under his leadership, Fasken supported a wide variety of community endeavours from assisting in times of need to partnerships and events that involved the whole firm.

With over 25 years of experience as a litigator in the areas of mining, aviation, product liability, insurance, and commercial litigation, Will brings a multi-faceted understanding of the legal and business world.

Will has been an adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Law, an instructor at the Professional Legal Training Program, and has written papers and delivered presentations at numerous Continuing Legal Education and industry-related events.

Will sits on the board of BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, Business Laureates of British Columbia Hall of Fame Cabinet and Business Council of British Columbia Board of Governors.


Achievements

  • Recognized in BIV's BC500 list for Law - Managing Partners, Business in Vancouver 2021
  • Appointed Queen's Counsel, Queens Counsel 2012

Client Work

  • Ekati Diamond Mine completes water licence amalgamation and renewal, [Deal - BHP Billiton Canada Inc.]
  • Counsel for a dental surgery seminar company in relation to claims arising from alleged negligent training techniques resulting in injury to patients, [Case - Confidential Client]
  • Counsel for a Hong Kong based toy manufacturer in relation to claims arising from alleged defectively designed and manufactured toys, which resulted in injury to children, [Deal - Hong Kong based toy manufacturer]
  • Counsel for a national telecommunications company in relation to various commercial and industry related issues, [Case - Peachland Self Storage Ltd.]
  • Counsel for European manufacturers of medical equipment in relation to claims arising from alleged defective laser eye surgery equipment, [Case - China Sci-Tech Holdings Limited]
  • Counsel for North American and Asian automobile manufacturers in relation to claims arising from alleged defects in airbags, seatbelts, steering and breaking systems, engines, and other motor vehicle components, [Case - Open Link Financial, Inc.]
  • Counsel for North American manufacturer and distributor of sprinkler systems in relation to claims arising from alleged defective sprinkler heads and related piping, [Case - Confidential Client]
  • Counsel for various aviation component manufacturers in relation to claims arising from alleged defective aircraft parts, [Case - British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority]
  • Counsel for various life and disability insurers in relation to claims made under group and individual disability, life and mortgage policies, including class actions, [Case - Confidential Client]

Career & Education

Education

  • LLB University of British Columbia
  • BA University of British Columbia

Community involvement

  • Adjunct Professor, The University of British Columbia, Faculty of Law - Civil Litigation
  • Guest Instructor for Professional Legal Training Course
  • Executive Host Committee Co-chair, 14th Annual Canadian American Business Council Policy Forum and Business Awards Luncheon, 2008

Memberships & Affiliations

  • 2011 WCGCA (Western Canada General Counsel Awards) Advisory Board
  • Civil Litigation, Insurance and Aviation Sections, Canadian Bar Association (BC Branch)
  • Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia
  • Law Clerk, Supreme Court of British Columbia (1988 – 1989)
  • Advisory Council, 2010 A Night of Miracles
  • Business Laureates of BC Hall of Fame's 2011 Gala Dinner and Induction Ceremonies Cabinet

Events

News

Speaking Engagements

  • Keeping up with the condos in the city of Surrey, 2/6/2018
  • Grasping the Laws of Evidence Related to Disability Insurance Litigation, Litigation Insurance Claims, 11/1/2005
  • Litigating Disability and Insurance Claims, 9/12/2005
Grasping the Laws of Evidence Related to Disability Insurance Litigation, Litigation Insurance Claims
Litigating Disability and Insurance Claims Insight Information Conference location location Vancouver

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