Gray Morfopoulos
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Gray Morfopoulos is a lawyer practicing in regulatory, commercial, and administrative law disputes. In his practice, he advocates for businesses navigating complex regulatory regimes, focusing on international trade, public procurement and federal regulatory matters.
Gray also advises on copyright infringement disputes and tariff-setting proceedings before the Copyright Board of Canada. Additionally, Gray has experience assisting on disputes before the Federal Court of Canada, various federal and provincial tribunals and at all levels of the British Columbia Courts.
Prior to joining McMillan, Gray was a litigator focused on commercial litigation and public law at one of Vancouver’s leading litigation boutiques. During law school he competed in the Jessup International Law Moot and spent a summer working for the Government of Canada’s Trade Law Bureau.
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Publications
- “Trade and tariffs under Trump,” coauthor with William Pellerin, Lexpert (February 20, 2025)
- “Environmental Protection Clauses in Investment Treaties: Redundant or Necessary?”, Transactional Dispute Management (October 5, 2022)
Insights (9 Posts)View More
All Things Tariffs: A Comprehensive Overview of Where We Stand Today
In response to US tariffs, Canada has imposed retaliatory tariffs on a wide variety of products. Recent developments now include opportunities for remission.
The Pause on the Tariff War: How Businesses Can Use the Reprieve Wisely
Canadian businesses should prepare for US tariffs, set for March 4, 2025, by considering availability of duty drawbacks and remission applications.
Preparing for Potential US Tariffs: Key Dates and Strategic Considerations
To prepare for potential US tariffs, businesses should immediately develop a strategy to deal with the prospect of new US tariffs and mitigate their effects.
Amendments to the BC Environmental Management Amendment Act Expand Environmental Clean-up Obligations
Amendments to the Environmental Management Act will broaden the scope of the “polluter pays” principle by increasing obligations for environmental clean-up.
Canada’s Updated Ineligibility and Suspension Policy for Federal Procurement Reveals Stricter Eligibility Requirements and More Flexible Enforcement Regime
Government of Canada has updated its eligibility requirements for suppliers involved procurement processes, creating more stringent but also flexible rules.
Current Litigation and Dispute Resolution Trends in British Columbia
McMillan Vancouver's Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group comments on current disputes trends.
Money in the Bank: Guidance from B.C. Court of Appeal on Characterizing Funds as an Investment or Loan
Case study on British Columbia Court of Appeal decision of Broer v. Multiguide GmbH, 2023 BCCA 134 in characterizing funds as investment or shareholder loan.
No Merit: Scope of Pre-Certification Disclosure Remains Limited
B.C. Court of Appeal confirms that pre-certification disclosure remains limited to documents necessary for certification process.
Banks Beware of Fraud: BC Court of Appeal Considers Whether Financial Institutions Have a Duty to Warn Customers about Scams
A decision of the British Columbia Court of Appeal suggests that financial institutions may have a duty to warn customers about financial scams.
Deals & Cases (1 Posts)
West Fraser Completes Sale of Quesnel River and Slave Lake Pulp Mills
On April 20, 2024, West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX and NYSE: WFG) completed its previously announced agreement to sell its Quesnel River Pulp mill in British Columbia and its Slave Lake Pulp mill in Alberta to Atlas Holdings.
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