Andrew I. Nathanson, KC

Andrew I. Nathanson, KC: Complex Commercial Litigation and White Collar Crime Lawyer in Vancouver, Canada

Andrew I. Nathanson, KC is a distinguished lawyer with extensive experience in complex commercial litigation and white collar crime. Specializing in shareholder disputes, oppression claims, proxy contests, and commercial disputes, Andrew serves as Co-Chair of Fasken’s Commercial Litigation Group in British Columbia (BC) and Co-Leader of the firm’s national White Collar Defence and Investigations group.

Practice Areas

• Corporate and Commercial Litigation
• Administrative and Public Law
• Appellate Practice
• Bet-the-Company Litigation
• Criminal Defense
• Director and Officer Liability Practice
• Securities Law

Awards & Recognitions

Andrew Nathanson, KC has been recognized as a Lawyer of the Year in Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026), Director and Officer Liability Practice (2025), Criminal Defense (2023), and Administrative and Public Law (2022) by Best Attorney USA. He has also received Recognized status for Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Corporate Governance Practice, Director and Officer Liability Practice, and Securities Law.

Education & Credentials

• Bar Admissions: Canada, British Columbia
• Languages: English

Andrew Nathanson, KC holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Toronto. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and has been recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2013.

Firms & Affiliations

• Current Firm: Fasken, Vancouver, Canada
• Professional Affiliations:
  • American College of Trial Lawyers (Fellow)

Andrew Nathanson, KC has represented major corporations and junior exploration companies in disputes involving the mining, entertainment, and hospitality industries. His experience encompasses a wide range of cases including:

• Disputes over the interpretation of joint venture and earn-in agreements;
• Congested mergers and acquisitions;
• The interpretation of royalty agreements;
• The acquisition of mineral interests;
• Tax and other commercial disputes;
• Environmental and regulatory enforcement actions.

He has successfully navigated both domestic and international commercial arbitrations, often dealing with multi-jurisdictional disputes. Andrew Nathanson, KC's approach is driven by a commitment to excellence, integrity, and client satisfaction.