VANCOUVER, BC — MacLean Family Law is proud to announce that both the firm and its founder, Lorne MacLean, KC, have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Doyle’s Guide as Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers in British Columbia. This recognition reflects our proven track record in family law and our commitment to achieving results as our clients navigate life’s most challenging transitions.
MacLean Family Law has once again been ranked as a leading law firm, a testament to our strategic, client-focused approach to high-stakes family law matters. We are also proud to share that Lorne MacLean, KC, has been individually recognized as a leading lawyer — a distinction earned through decades of exceptional advocacy and leadership in the profession.
“We are honoured to be recognized by Doyle’s Guide and deeply grateful to our clients and industry peers for their trust and invaluable feedback,” said MacLean. “Our work in family law is about helping people move forward — and we are privileged to guide high-net-worth individuals and families through the most complex legal and personal decisions of their lives.”
About MacLean Family Law
With offices across British Columbia and Alberta, MacLean Family Law is one of Canada’s most recognized family law firms. Our team of dedicated lawyers represents clients in matters involving complex property division, international family law, high-conflict parenting disputes, and family business valuations. We are known for our bold advocacy, strategic advice, and commitment to resolution-focused outcomes.
About Lorne MacLean, KC
Lorne MacLean, KC, has set the highest record for interim spousal and child support at over $100,000 a month, the highest record for permanent spousal and child support at over $116,000 a month, the highest fines record, he set the precedent for international Mareva injunctions, and the highest special costs record at $1.5 million. He also won one of the largest retroactive child support awards in favour of a husband, dismissal of a wife’s spousal support in a high net worth long marriage, and the leading Canadian case on child custody. A tenacious advocate, MacLean is also a sought-after media commentator and mentor to the next generation of family lawyers.
Since 1983, Lorne MacLean, K.C. has been a trusted advocate in high net worth and complex family law disputes. He has successfully represented clients in matters involving spousal and child support, division of significant property and business assets, parenting time and responsibilities, guardianship, and marriage-like (common-law) relationships.
Recognized for both his strategic tenacity and thoughtful counsel, Lorne has earned a strong reputation as one of British Columbia’s leading family lawyers. His appointment as King’s Counsel (K.C.) reflects his distinguished contributions to the legal profession and his exceptional commitment to the pursuit of justice.