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CIVIL
LITIGATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
& ABORIGINAL
FISHERIES
Chris
Watson’s focus is primarily in the areas of civil and
commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
He is known for his expertise in water law, fisheries and
related litigation. In addition to other fisheries matters,
he represents West Coast mariners in provincial and federal
prosecutions.
He has
appeared in the British Columbia Provincial Court, Supreme
Court and Court of Appeal, as well as the Federal Court of
Canada.
Outside
the practice of law, Chris enjoys activities including downhill
skiing, mountain biking, and woodworking.
PUBLICATIONS
(Author)
• The State of Protest Fisheries, Fisherman Life, May 2007
• The DFO's Power to Board and Search Vessels, Fisherman Life, February 2007
• Using Nuisance and other Common Law Torts to Protect Water,
Land and Air, presented at Pacific Business &
Law Institute “Environmental Law and Canada’s
First Nations” conference, Vancouver, March 7, 2007
•
Insider Licence Trading: Buyer (or Seller) Beware,
Fisherman Life, November 2006 and presented at “Licence
Holder Rights in the B.C. Fishing Industry” conference,
Richmond, November 25, 2006
Email:
CWatson@maclaw.bc.ca
Direct Line: 604-443-1235
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