About Us
At Boughton Law,
we do things differently.
Specializing in creative, outside-of-the-box solutions for a wide range of legal challenges, we believe in gaining a deep understanding of our client’s needs and objectives to better deliver legal advice.
Rooted in Vancouver for more than 75 years, our team of over 120 lawyers, professionals and staff offers the robust resources and expertise of larger firms, while maintaining the team-oriented environment you would find at a smaller firm.
Our firm offers a full range of legal services, with cross-functional teams supporting Indigenous, corporate and commercial, finance, real estate, immigration and litigation practice areas.
Our lawyers and staff provide responsive and innovative legal solutions for First Nations groups, private businesses and government agencies, with many of our team regularly acknowledged in peer review publications such as Best Lawyers in Canada, LEXPERT and Chambers Canada.
Our Mission –
Our mission is to create.
We believe our creativity, knowledge, passion, and profession can build a better future for everyone. Whether it’s helping people and businesses, collaborating with Indigenous partners, mentoring legal professionals, or engaging with our community, we create solutions that make a difference.
Our Values -
Our values are not just a set of adjectives. They are the actions we take on our best day and can be found in the things that inspire us and our clients.
Do things differently
We’re nimble and creative, constantly looking for ways to help our clients and deliver more value. We embrace change and do things differently—for you, for us, for our community.
Build Trust
Between our clients and us, among team members, and within our community—we continually strive to build trust and develop lasting relationships.
Be the spark
Being the spark is showing the world what’s possible when passion meets profession. It’s embracing the joy and struggle of continuous improvement to deliver inspired solutions.
Interested in joining our team?
If you’re looking to join an award-winning team, and have a passion for helping people and the legal industry, we want to hear from you. Check out our current openings on our Careers page.
Awards
Global Reach
We offer legal counsel beyond the borders of British Columbia thanks to our affiliation with Meritas®, a global network of independent law firms.
Meritas® Worldwide
Established in 1990, Meritas® is a global alliance of independent, full-service law firms with more than 7,000 lawyers in over 90 countries worldwide. Meritas® firms offer a full range of legal services to meet every client’s needs. To learn more visit www.meritas.org.
Meritas® membership is selective and by invitation only. Maintaining a membership requires adherence to the tenets of Meritas’® unique and comprehensive Quality Assurance Program. As a member firm, Boughton Law is regularly re-assessed and recertified for the breadth of our practice expertise and level of client satisfaction. We’re proud to have met these strict standards for more than 20 years.
Legal Counsel Beyond B.C.
In Canada, Meritas® has representation in all provinces and territories. Membership is limited to one law firm per jurisdiction, and Boughton Law’s election as B.C.’s member firm distinguishes us within the region.
Our membership in this exclusive network allows us to draw on global expertise and provide referrals throughout the world, enhancing our international capabilities and expanding the services we provide.
Flexibility You Can Trust
Working with a Meritas® member firm means enjoying the same advantages you’ve come to expect from Boughton Law. Clients can expect greater flexibility in terms of customized billing and local rates, as well as comprehensive working knowledge of local, cultural, and jurisdictional issues.
Community
We’re proud to take an active role in the future of our communities. Learn more about what makes Boughton Law unique.
Community Leaders
As engaged citizens and active community members, the lawyers at Boughton Law work tirelessly to have the greatest impact on local and professional communities. Learn more about the contributions that Boughton Law's alumni have made.
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