Darlene Crimeni maintains a thriving practice in corporate and commercial litigation. Darlene has acted for business clients in a broad range of disputes including contract law, construction claims, maritime litigation, shareholder rights, securities regulation, professional negligence and a variety of other commercial issues.

A seasoned litigator, Darlene represents clients in complex commercial disputes, including contract and shareholder conflicts, product liability claims, and regulatory matters. She is well versed in all aspects of litigation, from pre-litigation strategy to drafting pleadings, conducting case analyses, managing discovery, filing applications, negotiating settlements, as well as preparing for and running trials.

Darlene has appeared before the British Columbia Court of Appeal, the British Columbia Supreme Court, the Federal Court of Canada, and numerous administrative tribunals, including the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal, the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada and the Residential Tenancy Board.

Darlene is recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 as “Ones to Watch” in Corporate and Commercial Litigation.



Representative Matters

  • Successfully defended a summary trial before the Federal Court of Canada concerning a superyacht damaged by drifting barges in Vancouver Harbour
  • Represented Zenabis Global Inc. in securing successful court approvals for its $235 million acquisition by HEXO Corp.
  • Represented a Fortune 500 company in a complex class action involving an alleged construction defect claim

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Rankings & Recognitions

  • Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada (2025) as “One to Watch” in the area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation
  • Recognized in the 2024 Best Lawyers in Canada Guide as “Ones to Watch” in Corporate and Commercial Litigation

Directorships & Affiliations

  • Member, Law Society of British Columbia
  • Lawyer Mentor, CBA Mentorship Program

Education & Admissions

2016
Called to the British Columbia bar
2015
J.D.University of Victoria
2011
Bachelor of Arts Degree in GeographyUniversity of British Columbia

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Reviving Data Breach Class Actions: BC Court of Appeal Breathes New Life into Canadian Privacy and Cybersecurity Litigation

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