MacLean Law is proud to announce that it has been recognized as an Excellence Awardee for Boutique Law Firm of the Year by the prestigious Canadian Law Awards. This distinction reflects the award winning lawyers and their unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional legal services, advancing family law practice, and achieving results for family law clients […]
Sophie Bartholomew Speaks to CTV News on Bigamy in BC
April 10, 2026, from CTV News: A fairy tale that got lost’: Canadian man’s multiple wives say marriage licences should never have been issued A CTV News W5 investigation uncovered significant gaps in how marriage licences are issued across Canada, revealing that most jurisdictions do not verify whether applicants are already legally married. This lack […]
Inside Fraser MacLean’s High Stakes Family Law Practice With Lexpert
Fraser MacLean, one of the leading family lawyers at MacLean Law, was interviewed by Lexpert. The article examined his high-stakes litigation practice and growing influence in complex, ultra-high-net-worth family law disputes. The interview highlights both his courtroom experience and his role in shaping emerging legal issues, including the use of artificial intelligence in litigation. The […]
Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers – Fraser MacLean
Fraser MacLean’s selection as one of Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers recognizes a career defined by high-stakes advocacy, precedent-setting work, and a deep commitment to client service. A family law Associate at MacLean Law, Fraser MacLean has appeared at every level of court in British Columbia, including the Court of Appeal, and has built a litigation record […]
Dismissal Of UHNW Family Appeals For Non Compliance
Dismissal Of UHNW Family Appeals For Non Compliance are rare but can occur. The concept is why would you let an Appellant who refused to obey past child and spousal support orders ask the Court to help them set aside an order they refused to obey without good reason? MacLean Law is a tier 1 […]
Sophie Bartholomew: Vice-Chair of the BC Family Law Committee
MacLean Law Lawyer Sophie Bartholomew: A New Vice-Chair at the Helm We are proud to announce that Vancouver lawyer Sophie Bartholomew of MacLean Law is serving as Vice Chair of the Canadian Bar Association BC Branch Family Law Committee for 2025–2026. In this role, she is among the legal professionals providing the government with critical […]
Canadian court has ruled on liability for contractors’ artificial intelligence use
Fraser MacLean, a high net worth Vancouver lawyer of MacLean Family Law is once again at the centre of one of Canada’s most watched debates on artificial intelligence and legal ethics. As a recent recipient of ‘Canadian Lawyer’s 2025 Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers‘, Fraser’s sought after opinion was underscored by his role in discovering opposing […]
Avoid These Top 7 BC Separation Agreement Mistakes
Avoid These Top 7 BC Separation Agreement Mistakes says top ML family associate Sophie Bartholomew. In this article you will learn how to avoid common legal pitfalls in your separation agreement in BC. Learn what mistakes to avoid and how a top BC family lawyer can help protect your rights. Top 7 Mistakes to Avoid […]
Fraser MacLean Will Moderate a Key Canadian Legal Summit Session
Canadian Lawyer Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers Fraser MacLean Will Moderate a Key Session – Canadian Legal Summit 2025 Vancouver lawyer Fraser MacLean will moderate a key Canadian Legal Summit session on efficient legal innovation driving new legal models to help lawyers and their teams BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY to help their clients save money and […]
Fraser MacLean Named Canadian Lawyer’s 2025 Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers
Fraser MacLean Named Canadian Lawyer’s 2025 Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers. Fraser MacLean is a Vancouver family lawyer at MacLean Family Law and one of the youngest lawyers to win Canadian Lawyer Magazine’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers award. A Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, he has led precedent-setting cases involving $70–90M in […]
