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Scott Lamb

Partner

Practical legal solutions that achieve tangible business goals. That is what a company needs to succeed. That is what Scott provides. As a results-oriented lawyer, he works closely with our clients to define and efficiently execute the legal steps to protecting their business and moving it forward.

Scott enjoys not only taking on responsibility for important projects for our clients but also providing strategic advice and counsel to meet our clients’ business objectives. Satisfaction for Scott is measured in success of our clients. Legal advice and work is focused on practical results that benefits his clients.

In every endeavor, Scott is a proven leader. Scott was the President of the Conservative Party of Canada from 2016 to 2021.

Work Highlights

Reliance Properties Ltd.

  • Negotiated construction contracts for residential, commercial and retail projects in downtown Vancouver having values up to $185 million

Cheap Tickets case

  • Co-counsel in the successful decision in the Federal Court of Appeal case EMALL.ca v Cheap Tickets & Travel Inc. concerning a dispute over trade-mark registrations and domain names

Onni Group

  • Acted as counsel in resolving over $3 million worth of lien claims and related litigation concerning a master planned community in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia
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Scott effectively solves complex problems and negotiates significant contractual documents that are key to advancing a client’s business through IP, privacy and construction related actions.

Construction Services
Disputes and litigation, including builders’ liens Contracts, including negotiation and drafting
Intellectual Property Services
Disputes and litigation Trademark, copyright, patent and trade secret matters
Licensing and contractual matters
Privacy Services
Investigations and complaints before the BC Privacy Commissioner Policies, contract and compliance procedures
Freedom of information requests

Solving these issues is just like playing a game of chess—Scott sets up strategic advantages for the benefit of our clients. His approach is one of legal creativity and leadership, which only comes from experience.

Having worked through a myriad of issues from all sides allows Scott to formulate dynamic and tailored solutions that promote growth and efficiency for clients.

The dedication that our clients have toward their businesses is the same dedication that Scott brings toward serving them. He helps our clients accomplish their goals so that their businesses can grow, compete and succeed in the markets they serve.

Awards & Distinctions
  • Best Lawyers® in Canada, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, 2025
  • Best Lawyers® in Canada, Public Procurement Law, 2019 - 2025
  • Best Lawyers® in Canada, Intellectual Property Law, 2020 - 2022
  • Doyle’s Guide, Leading Construction, Engineering & Infrastructure Litigation Lawyers – British Columbia, Recommended, 2021
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Reliance Properties Ltd.
  • Negotiated construction contracts for residential, commercial and retail projects in downtown Vancouver having values up to $185 million
Cheap Tickets case
  • Co-counsel in the successful decision in the Federal Court of Appeal case EMALL.ca v Cheap Tickets & Travel Inc. concerning a dispute over trade-mark registrations and domain names
Onni Group
  • Acted as counsel in resolving over $3 million worth of lien claims and related litigation concerning a master planned community in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia
“My firm was retained to handle a complex trade-mark litigation matter in the United States and in other jurisdictions world-wide, including Canada. Scott acted as counsel on the litigation in Canada on our client’s behalf. Scott demonstrated his significant expertise in trade-mark law, good tactical stewardship of the matter and tenacity in pursuing the litigation. With Scott’s assistance we were able to bring the matter to a very successful conclusion for our client on a world-wide basis. I would highly recommend Scott to anyone seeking assistance with intellectual property matters in Canada.”

Philip Heller, Partner Fagelbaum & Heller LLP

“I retained Scott to act as my co-counsel in a precedent-setting trade-mark case before the Federal Court of Appeal: EMALL.ca Inc. v. Cheap Tickets & Travel Inc. Having Scott alongside me at the counsel table provided me with much needed confidence and comfort. Scott’s legal knowledge, judgment, and skill set as a first-rate intellectual property lawyer, were invaluable. His counsel and experience were critical to the success of the appeal. In addition, his personable style and friendly manner is in short supply of these days. They don’t come any better than Scott.”

Zak Muscovitch, The Muscovitch Law Firm

“In my role as founder and CEO of TreoScope Technologies, I retained Scott Lamb on a matter requiring specific legal counsel related to a privacy matter before the Office of the Information & Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia. Scott acted swiftly and decisively, producing a focused and thoughtful approach to our privacy matter that clearly and concisely set out our legal options, while taking our business interests into account and prioritizing those interests alongside the legal matter at hand.”

Owen Cameron, President, Cameron Group

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Awards & Distinctions
  • Best Lawyers® in Canada, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, 2025
  • Best Lawyers® in Canada,, Public Procurement Law, 2019 - 2025
  • Best Lawyers® in Canada,, Intellectual Property Law, 2021 - 2022
  • Doyle’s Guide, Leading Construction, Engineering & Infrastructure Litigation Lawyers – British Columbia, Recommended, 2021
Industry Involvement
  • American Bar Association, Construction Law (Section 8 International) member
  • Canadian Bar Association, International Law Section (BC) chair
  • Canadian Bar Association, past national executive committee, 2000 - 2002
  • Canadian Bar Association, member
  • Canadian Bar Association of British Columbia, member
  • Intellectual Property Institute of Canada, member
  • Law Society of British Columbia, member
  • Licensing Executives Society, member
Community Commitments
  • Conservative Party of Canada, past elected president, 2016 and 2018
  • National Convention of the Conservative Party of Canada, chair, Vancouver 2016 , Halifax 2018, and Ottawa/Virtual 2021
  • National Council of the Conservative Party of Canada, elected member, 2013, 2016 and 2018
  • National Policy Committee of the Conservative Party of Canada, elected member, 2012 - 2013
  • North Vancouver Conservative Party Electoral District Association, president and director, 2008
  • North Vancouver Minor Hockey Association, Hockey Canada certified coach
  • St. Georges School, board of directors, director and vice chair, 2008 - 2015
  • St. Georges Old Boys Association, past president and director, 2004 - 2010
  • Toronto Public Art Commission, past vice-chair and member, 1995 - 1998
Education & Call to Bar
  • Calls to Bar: British Columbia, 1998
  • Call to Bar: Ontario, 1991
  • University of British Columbia, Doctor Juris, 1989
  • Bristol University, Bachelor of Laws (Hons.), 1987
  • University of British Columbia, Bachelor of Arts (International Relations), 1984
External Presentations
  • Presenter, "Future Series: Construction Contracts in Canada - Getting it Right!", Canadian Corporate Counsel Association and Mondaq, December 2021
  • Speaker, "Managing Termination", American Bar Association's Construction Law Section, October 2021
  • Speaker, "COVID-19: Impacts on Construction Projects in BC", The Clark Wilson LLP Podcast, June 2020
External Publications
  • Co-author, "Mandatory Arbitration: Risks and Pitfalls in Construction Contracts and Disputes", Clark Wilson Website, April 2023
  • Author, "Changes to Privacy Law: FIPPA, Breach Notification and Privacy Management Programs," Electronic Healthcare Law Review Volume 12, February 2023
  • Author, "Get Ready for Prompt Payment", Construction Business, January 2023
  • Co-author, "What Prompt Payment Legislation Will Mean for Contracts and Projects in B.C.", Clark Wilson Website, January 2023
  • Author, "Changes to Privacy Law: FIPPA, Breach Notification and Privacy Management Programs", Clark Wilson Website, September 2022
  • Contributing author, Annual Review of Law & Practice 2022, Continuing Legal Education Society of BC, 2001-2022
  • Co-author, "Ready-for-Takeover", American Bar Association's Under Construction - Winter 2022, March 2022
  • Co-author, "Prompt Payment Legislation in Canada - Update", Clark Wilson Website, March 2022
  • Author, Trade-mark Law Chapter of the Continuing Legal Education Annual Review, Law Society of British Columbia, 2005 - 2022
  • Co-author, "Unjust Enrichment and Construction Contracts, Case Comment on Hans Demolition & Excavating Ltd. v. Green Oak Development (West 7th) Corp., 2021 BCSC 1472", Clark Wilson Website, September 2021
  • Co-author, "Facial Recognition Technology: The Privacy Commissioner Responds in Canada", Clark Wilson Website, June 2021
  • Co-author, "Health and Safety at the Construction Site - Apportioning Risk", Clark Wilson Website, May 2021
  • Co-author, "Construction Contracts in Canada: The New CCDC 2 - 2020 Stipulated Price Contract", Clark Wilson Website, January 2021
  • Co-author, "Clearing Liens and CPLs from Title: It Just Got Clearer", Clark Wilson Website, December 2020
  • Co-author, "Delay Claims and COVID-19 in Construction Contracts", Clark Wilson Website, June 2020
  • Co-author, "Canadian Trademark Law Updates", Clark Wilson Website, June 2020
  • Co-author, "Positive News for Research Universities from the Feds. Hopefully More to Come.", Clark Wilson Website, May 2020
  • Co-author, "These are the Canadian Trademark Decision from 2018 That You Need to Know", Clark Wilson Website, August 2019
  • Co-author, "Prompt Payment Legislation in British Columbia: Long Overdue?", Clark Wilson Website, August 2019
  • Author, "Cheese or Chalk - Pay When Paid Clauses", Clark Wilson Website, April 2019
  • Co-author, "Canary in the Mine - Legal Considerations for Green Buildings", Clark Wilson Website, December 2018
  • Co-author, "Legislative Update - Trick or Treat?", Clark Wilson Website, November 2018
  • Co-author, "New Mandatory Data Breach Reporting Rules - Tips to Protect Your Organization", Clark Wilson Website, October 2018
  • Co-author, "Are Injunctions Now Easier to Obtain in Canada?" - INTA Bulletin, International Trademark Association, 2018
  • Editor (Features and Case Comments), Canadian International Law Journal (Canadian Bar Association), 1997 - 2013
  • Author, International Law Chapter of the Continuing Legal Education Annual Review, Law Society of British Columbia 2001 – 2003
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