Bio
Bryan Kwan is a partner and co-chair of the Litigation Group at McLennan Ross LLP, based in Edmonton.
His practice covers commercial litigation, construction disputes, shareholder disputes, commercial fraud, builders’ liens, product liability, and professional discipline matters, as well as contract and procurement structuring intended to limit litigation exposure. He has appeared as lead counsel at every level of court in Alberta, before the Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal, and on leave applications to the Supreme Court of Canada. In addition, Bryan has additional appearances in the superior courts of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and the Northwest Territories, and in both domestic and international arbitrations.
Bryan also maintains a large business immigration practice, advising employers on temporary foreign worker compliance and labour market impact assessments and on cross-border employee transfers, and representing individuals on applications ranging from work permits to permanent residence. He represents employers in compliance audits and acts for clients on appeals and judicial review before the Immigration and Refugee Board and the Federal Court, and in matters before the College of Immigration Consultants of Canada.
Bryan is ranked nationally for construction law and commercial litigation by the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and Best Lawyers in Canada, is recognized by Benchmark Litigation and Lexpert for his work in litigation and immigration law.
Bryan is the Chair of Junior Achievement of Northern Alberta, an advisor to the Chinese Benevolent Association, and a past chair of the Canadian Bar Association’s Immigration Section (Alberta).