Compassion, intelligence and tenacity
At Kornfeld, we champion your cause with comprehensive legal expertise and a relentless drive to protect and advance your interests.
Our History
We thrive in the face of challenge. For more than three decades, we’ve helped businesses navigate adversity and advantage in real estate, commercial matters, and litigation where tough cases require intelligence, creativity, and resolve.
The firm’s foundational legal talents establish their careers as partners at Freeman & Company in Vancouver.
Freeman & Company is renowned for real estate, securities/M&A, and litigation work.
Neil Kornfeld and Howard Shapray leave Freeman & Company, founding what become Kornfeld LLP and Shapray Cramer Fitterman Lamer LLP.
Kornfeld LLP and SCFL are independently formed by well-respected partners and lawyers from Freeman & Company, building on the predecessor’s firm’s strengths in litigation and real estate development.
Kornfeld establishes leading practice in real estate development and litigation while SCFL becomes renown for complex dispute resolution.
As the Vancouver real estate market rapidly develops, Kornfeld builds an industry-leading reputation for creative legal thinking and innovative solutions to complex issues. The firm adds new practice areas and proudly serves an entrepreneurial client base over many decades. SCFL distinguishes itself as a leading firm that provides high-level, tailored legal representation in complex disputes. Their lawyers build a reputation for aggressively advocating for their clients, making SCFL a go-to-firm for those seeking top-tier legal counsel in high-stakes cases.
Thirty years later, the merger of Kornfeld and SCFL brings two distinguished firms together to create one of Vancouver’s leading local business law firms.
Kornfeld merges with SCFL, strengthening the firm’s reputation in the spirit of their predecessor firm Freeman & Company, and deepening its bench of seasoned lawyers.
Kornfeld turns 30. A new generation of partners rise to the fore.
The firm celebrates three decades of practice as young partners receive national industry recognition for their legal talent and achievements.
Kornfeld lawyers are experts in their field who tackle legal challenges head on—bringing compassion, intelligence and tenacity to every cause.
Our Values
We pair deep legal expertise with non-traditional approaches, and deliver a personalized, client-centric experience you won’t find in larger firms. We’ve crafted a practice centred on strategy, insight and an unflinching dedication to our clients’ cause – and in the process built a reputation that has become a competitive advantage for our clients.
Trust
Over three decades, we have earned the trust of BC business leaders through unwavering integrity, proven competence, and a relentless focus on our clients’ best interests.
Collaboration
As a close, supportive team of lawyers and staff, we value diverse perspectives, insights and ideas that bring strength to legal strategies and clarity to complexity.
Accountability
We believe in a culture of practice where lawyers have the autonomy to use creativity and critical thinking to deliver results that matter to our clients, our firm, and the profession.
Excellence
We take pride in our tradition of excellence, going above and beyond for every cause, every client, and every legal solution we provide – ensuring successful outcomes for our clients.
Care
We believe relationships build businesses – and careers. From the personalized attention we provide each client to supporting the personal and professional growth of our lawyers and staff, a sense of care is the foundation of our work.
Kornfeld is known for pushing boundaries and finding a better way for our clients’ best interests, especially when the stakes are high. We’re proud to be recognized by our peers locally and nationally for excellence in law and client service – including by Lexpert, Benchmark Litigation, Chambers and Partners, Best Lawyers Canada and Martindale Hubbell.
