Scott practiced at Farris as a labour and business litigator, before joining Davis (now DLA Piper), where he played a key role in growing the firm into one of Canada’s leading national practices. At DLA Piper, he served as Chairs of both the Employment & Labour Group and the Government Relations Group, utilizing his recognized expertise in administrative law, executive employment, shareholder remedies, and high-stakes negotiations. Trained at Harvard Law School in Advanced Negotiation and Mediation programs—where he was also retained as an instructor—Scott combines advanced skills in conflict resolution with a strategic business mindset.

Scott has acted as business counsel to many of British Columbia’s leading corporations on regulatory, labour, employment, and commercial legal matters. He played a leading role in major venture transactions, including heading a national legal team for Harman International’s acquisition of QNX Software Systems.

Scott joined Beadle Raven LLP, a business law boutique, providing strategic, low-cost general counsel to growth-stage companies. He subsequently practiced on his own, serving as general counsel for two emerging major ventures in the tech and pharmaceutical development sectors.

An expert in negotiation, remedies, and resolution of legal disputes, Scott is known for identifying the crux of the legal issues, and applying accurate strategic analysis to deliver the best outcome with minimal cost. His approach avoids unnecessary legal research and documentation with its consequent expenses, to achieve a practical and business-oriented outcome for his clients.