C. Ryan Chan

With a decade of experience, Ryan is sought after by clients for his broad expertise and unique insight. Ryan now focuses his practice in the areas of family law, workplace law, and commercial litigation and has successfully represented clients in all areas.

Ryan has considerable court experience having appeared in various proceedings in Alberta and British Columbia including before the Provincial Court, Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Employment Standards Tribunal, and Human Rights Tribunal.

In his family law practice, Ryan helps clients navigate through the challenges associated with marriage and marriage-like relationships including drafting cohabitation, prenuptial, and separation agreements. He also assists clients with all aspects relating to separation and divorce including division of assets, spousal support, child support, and parenting and custody issues.

He is dedicated to advocating for his clients and resolving disputes with his practical advice and compassionate approach. While he is experienced and able in the courtroom, he is equally adept in alternative dispute resolution methods including Collaborative Law and mediation. In 2015 he became a Certified Collaborative Divorce Lawyer.

In his workplace law practice, Ryan assists clients on employment-related matters including terminations, wrongful dismissal and constructive dismissal claims, drafting employment contracts, and human rights issues. Ryan also has extensive experience in drafting workplace policies.

Ryan has a broad commercial litigation practice where he represents companies and individuals in significant and complex litigation matters, including breach of contract and non-competition disputes.

A prolific writer, presenter, and networker, Ryan is extremely active in the legal community. He routinely presents at various conferences, webinars, and other educational sessions. He also consistently contributes to our Workplace Law Strategies Blog.

Ryan is an avid sports fan and regularly joins various community basketball and volleyball leagues.