Adam R. Way

Harper Grey LLP

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“I had a picture of a house, and the house was Premiere Mortgage Centre”

Kerri Reed, Premiere Mortgage Centre

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Andrea is an Employee Learning and Development professional with two years of experience who is passionate about using her skills to implement innovative and pioneering HR initiatives to drive a culture of professional development. Her strengths lay in people and relationship management, critical thinking and delivering behaviour change projects with an innovative twist. She has been responsible for introducing compliance learning tailored to our significantly diverse employee base of over 12,000 and using her skills to create engagement for and roll out of 'Altogether Autism & Neurodiversity awareness programme at The Warehouse Group. She has shifted the way our team engages with learning, cultivating a continuous learning and development culture specific to their journey.

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J.R. Laffin is widely recognized as a leading dealmaker and talented public M&A lawyer. He advises on many of Canada’s most sophisticated and complex M&A transactions, offering strategic solutions and innovative approaches. J.R. was honoured in 2021 as a Top 10 M&A lawyer in Canada by a global news outlet for his leadership in high-profile transactions. He is known for his legal expertise, professionalism and collaborative approach helping clients complete industry-altering transactions. In addition to his distinguished legal presence, J.R. provides leadership as public M&A practice group head and is an active mentor to junior lawyers providing advice and support.

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With a collaborative and supportive approach, Kris promotes a team-based practice that prioritizes a client-centric mentality, consistently delivering best-in-class results.

Kris is a driving force behind national transactions at Norton Rose Fulbright, where he initiated the Vancouver Securities Group, bringing his extensive Bay Street experience to the West Coast. His commitment to making a positive impact extends beyond the legal realm, as he dedicates his legal expertise to support not-for-profits that resonate with his values, particularly in the area of well-being. Kris has invested countless hours in recruiting, mentoring, and training, all while providing exceptional legal counsel to clients and actively engaging in the business community. His dedication to fostering a culture of success ensures that his entire team thrives.

Adam Way stands out as a results-driven lawyer in construction, environmental, commercial, and insurance law. He combines sharp legal insight with a business-minded perspective to deliver practical, strategic outcomes for clients across industries. As Co-Chair of Harper Grey LLP’s Environmental Law Group, Adam has taken on a leadership role in the firm and is regularly engaged as a team member on complex and high-profile disputes. In his construction law practice, Adam advises clients on risk management, contracts, insurance, and pre-litigation dispute resolution. He represents clients on complex and very technical multi-party disputes involving errors and omissions claims, construction defects, and contractual disputes. He also regularly provides advice to and represents insurers and insureds in coverage disputes and has extensive experience with the types of insurance issues that often arise on large construction projects. Adam’s environmental practice involves contaminated sites litigation and risk management. An avid writer, Adam has contributed to publications such as the British Columbia Environmental Management Legislation & Commentary, the British Columbia Environment Industry Association’s (BCEIA’s) newsletter and the BCEIA Industry Guide. Committed to giving back to the profession, Adam routinely writes and presents on a variety of topics and contributes to various publications.