OUR PEOPLE
MARK W. MOUNTEER, FCIARB.
EMAIL : mm@hbmlaw.com
DIRECT : (604) 639-3667
FAX : (604) 639-3681
Mark W. Mounteer is the managing partner of Bennett Mounteer LLP.
He has appeared before all levels of court in British Columbia and has acted as counsel in numerous domestic and international arbitrations.
While the primary focus of Mr. Mounteer’s practice has been in prosecuting and defending claims brought under the Class Proceedings Act, he also has experience in a variety of other commercial litigation disputes, including: pension litigation, professional and director’s negligence, shareholder and partnership disputes, and product liability.
Recognition and Ranking
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Lexpert Magazine: recognized as a Leading Practitioner for Litigation – Class Actions.
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The Best Lawyers in Canada: recognized as a Leading Practitioner for Class Action Litigation.
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Lexpert Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-border Litigation Lawyers in Canada: Listed as Litigation Lawyer to Watch
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Benchmark Litigation: named a Litigation Star
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Martindale-Hubbell International Law Directory: BV Peer Review rated (Very High Legal Ability and Ethical Standards).
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Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (London, England)
Education
Law
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University of London (LL.M., 2007)
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University of London (PGDip., International Arbitration, 2007)
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University of Windsor (LL.B., 2002)
Economics
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King's College London (M.A., Competition Law Econometrics, 2019)
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King's College London (PGDip., Economics, 2018)
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Canadian Securities Institute (CSC, 2002)
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Canadian Securities Institute (PFPC, 2002)
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University of Western Ontario (B.A., Economics, 1999)
Articles
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Communications with Class Members, presented to the Class Action Section of the Canadian Bar Association
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Industry Class Actions, (co-written with Mr. Bennett), presented by Mr. Bennett at the 2005 Continuing Legal Education Seminar on Class Actions.
Bar Admissions
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British Columbia (2003)
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Alberta (2013)
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Manitoba (2013)
Professional Activities
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Former Chair of the Class Action Section of the Canadian Bar Association (2006 - 2008)
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Contributor, Civil Litigation PLTC Practice Material (2010 - 2014)
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Member, Vancouver Bar Association
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Class Action Committee, American Bar Association
Community Activities
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Former Director and Vice President, Learning Disabilities Association of British Columbia (Vancouver): A charity that provides remedial tutoring to children with learning disabilities, advocacy, and support for parents.