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Narwal Litigation LLP is pleased to announce that today all charges against Shaun Pollard, former Chief Financial Officer of Westhaven Gold Corp, have been formally dropped. Crown Counsel’s decision to terminate the prosecution marks the end of a deeply troubling case that has exposed serious investigative misconduct and systemic failures within the BC Securities Commission (BCSC).

As reported by the media, we are proud to have successfully defended our client against serious charges arising from a tragic motor vehicle accident that led to two deaths. Here is a link to a recent media article which reported the not guilty verdict:
West Vancouver double fatal accident charges dismissed – North Shore News

Benchmark Litigation, the definitive guide to the world’s leading litigation lawyers, has named Joven Narwal, KC a Litigation Star and short-listed him for White Collar Crime / Enforcement Litigator of the Year for the 5th consecutive year!

Joven Narwal, KC, a fellow of the International Academy of Financial Crime Litigators, presented on criminal securities enforcement, extradition, and international cooperation in capital markets investigations at the meeting held at the London School of Economics Law School.

Joven Narwal, KC was invited to present on his reflections on serving as a member of the Judicial Council of the Tsawwassen First Nation at the National Justice Forum: Revitalization of First Nations Laws and Legal Orders

We are pleased to announce that Joven Narwal, KC has been named in the 2025 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory®, an annual recognition of Canada’s leading lawyers and law firms, in the category of White Collar Defence & Investigations. His Lexpert Profile can be reviewed here:

Joven Narwal, KC was named a Burns Moot Legend in recognition of his contributions to to the Peter Burns Trial Moot and MacIntyre Cup. Mr. Narwal was a winner of these moots in law school and following his call to the bar, became a coach, and sponsor for the trial moot program.

Canadian Lawyer Magazine, a leading publication devoted to the legal profession, has published, “Joven Narwal, KC: A Champion of High-Stakes Cases Shaping Canada’s Criminal Law Landscape” and can be read here:

We are delighted to announce that Joven Narwal KC has been named Top 25 Most Influential by Canadian Lawyer Magazine.

Joven Narwal KC has again been recognized by Best Lawyers in the areas of Criminal Defence, Securities and Corporate Commercial Litigation.