G. Keith Allen, K.C.

Prior to founding Allen / McMillan, Greg clerked at the British Columbia Court of Appeal and practiced for eight years at one of the top rated litigation boutiques in Canada. He maintains a broad civil and commercial litigation practice, with particular expertise in shareholders' remedies, defamation, municipal law and administrative law. He also maintains an appellate advisory and appellate advocacy practice, appearing regularly at the British Columbia Court of Appeal. He has made 10 appearances at the Supreme Court of Canada (eight as lead counsel), including as counsel for the City of Nelson inNelson (City) v Marchi, 2021 SCC 41, the leading Canadian case on the tort liability of public authorities. Greg also acts as mediator for a variety of complex civil and commercial disputes. Recent Testimonials“I have worked with Greg Allen on several occasions. He is very empathetic and incredibly knowledgeable. He made that frustrating situations I had to deal with much more palatable. I appreciate the expertise he brings and the way that he communicates the options and gives recommendations and advice that is risk-informed.”- Legal 500 respondent“Greg Allen and Kaitlyn Meyer are both tenacious, brilliant and courteous counsel”- Legal 500 respondent“Greg is very good at identifying key issues and litigating efficiently.”- Chambers Canada respondent“Greg has great instincts and is spectacular as an oral advocate.”- Chambers Canada respondent “Greg Allen and Kaitlyn Meyer are both tenacious, brilliant and courteous counsel”- Legal 500 respondent