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— 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.

— 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.Injunctions & urgent relief
VII.Mediation & arbitration
VIII.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?+
Plan for $25,000–$75,000 to get through pleadings, discovery, and a mediation. Trial-bound matters frequently exceed $150,000 per side. We provide stage-by-stage budgets so you can decide at each fork whether continuing makes commercial sense.
Can I recover legal fees if I win?+
Usually, yes — but partially. BC courts award party-and-party costs to the winning side, which typically covers 25–40% of actual legal fees. Special costs (closer to full recovery) are reserved for cases of misconduct. Settlement offers under Rule 9-1 can shift the cost picture significantly.
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.
— Begin

A conversation, before a case.

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