— Civil Litigation · Surrey, BC

Civil litigation for clients who cannot afford to lose.

Strategic representation in commercial disputes, partnership breakdowns, and the kind of complex matters where the path to resolution is rarely the obvious one.

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(778) 262-2835

Your first 30 minutes are free. A confidential case review before you commit to anything — every conversation is privileged.

— Overview

Resolve where possible. Prevail where required.

GSG's litigation practice handles commercial and civil disputes across British Columbia — from contract breaches and shareholder oppression claims to builders' liens, debt recovery, and urgent injunctive relief. Every file is prepared as if it will go to trial, because the other side can tell the difference.

We are honest about the economics of litigation. Before you commit to a fight, we map the realistic outcomes, the stage-by-stage costs, and the settlement leverage at each fork in the road — so every dollar spent is a decision, not a surprise.

— What we handle

Litigation services.

I.Commercial & contract disputes

II.Shareholder & oppression claims

III.Real estate litigation

IV.Builders' liens

V.Debt recovery & enforcement

VI.Civil fraud & asset recovery

VII.Injunctions & urgent relief

VIII.Mediation & arbitration

IX.Trial advocacy

— Common questions

What clients usually ask first.

How long will my litigation take?+

Most BC commercial disputes resolve in 12–24 months from filing to trial; complex matters can run 3+ years. The majority settle before trial. We give you a realistic timeline at intake based on the forum, the issues, and the other side's likely posture — not a best-case fantasy.

What does it cost to litigate a commercial dispute in BC?+

It depends on how the other side conducts itself, how much documentary discovery is involved, and whether the matter settles or runs to trial, so any figure quoted before we have seen the file would be a guess. What we do provide is a stage by stage budget, so you can decide at each fork whether continuing makes commercial sense. The first 30 minutes are free.

Can I recover legal fees if I win?+

Usually in part, not in full. BC courts award party and party costs to the successful side, which cover a portion of what you actually spent rather than all of it. Special costs, which come closer to full recovery, are reserved for cases of misconduct. Settlement offers under Rule 9-1 can shift the costs picture significantly, and we will explain how that applies to your matter.

My business partner is freezing me out. What can I do?+

Oppression remedies under section 227 of the BC Business Corporations Act exist precisely for this. Being cut out of decisions, denied financial information, or having salary or dividends reduced are remediable through court-ordered buyouts, share purchases, or governance changes. The earlier we paper your concerns, the stronger the eventual claim.

— Client experiences

5.0 ★★★★★ Google Reviews

★★★★★

"Had an amazing experience dealing with GSG Law and especially Gursharn. The firm treats each of their clients with such care and deals with matters with a great degree of competence and diligence. I had a very complicated litigation matter involving specialized insight into corporate and commercial law. Gursharn obtained a result that was better than what we had hoped for. Would highly recommend the team at GSG."

Shivraj Gill

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★★★★★

"I had a great experience with GSG Law Firm. The team was professional, knowledgeable, and responsive throughout the entire process. They took the time to explain everything clearly, kept me informed at every stage, and made me feel confident that my case was in good hands. I highly recommend GSG Law Firm to anyone looking for reliable, trustworthy, and effective legal representation."

Vinni Nagpal

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— How it runs

Four stages, in order.

Assess

Before anything is filed we work out what the claim is actually worth, what it will take to prove, and whether litigation is the sensible route. Some matters should settle immediately and we will say so.

ASSESS

Position

Pleadings are drafted to frame the dispute on the ground you want to fight it on. Where urgent relief is needed to preserve assets or stop conduct, that happens here rather than later.

POSITION

III

Pressure

Document discovery and examinations are where most cases are really decided. A file that is properly prepared at this stage is usually a file that settles on good terms.

PRESSURE

Resolve or try

Most disputes settle, at mediation or through negotiation. Those that do not are tried. Preparing as though it will be tried is what makes the settlement worth having.

RESOLVE

— In detail

Two disputes we are asked about most.

Fraud & asset recovery

Recovering money lost to deceit, misrepresentation and breach of trust, including urgent freezing relief.

Shareholder disputes

Oppression claims, deadlock, exclusion from management, and negotiated or forced exits.

— Begin

A conversation, before a case.

The first 30 minutes are free. Speak with a Surrey litigation lawyer about your dispute and the realistic paths to resolution. Call (778) 262-2835 or send a confidential inquiry.