Fraser MacLean is a leading practitioner in family law. His career is shaped by exceptional litigation results, precedent-setting cases, and a commitment to the legal profession. In 2025, Fraser was named one of Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers. One of Fraser’s most notable accomplishments arose in Zhang v. Chen (2024 BCSC 285), where he identified fabricated case citations generated by artificial intelligence—marking the first time a Canadian court formally recognized this issue. His successful submissions led to the dismissal of the opposing claims and a costs award, setting an important precedent and national discussion on responsible AI use. In the same litigation, his advocacy resulted in one of the largest interim support awards in BC. Fraser’s experience includes trial and appellate successes across multiple levels of court. In S.S.C.M. v. A.C.W. (2024 BCSC 1694), he successfully opposed the recognition of foreign Texas orders. As lead counsel in the 25 day parenting trial S.T.M. v. C.G.H. (2023 BCPC 110 and 182), he obtained remedies, including compensatory parenting time, police enforcement provisions. His success in Cho v. Kim (2023 BCSC 780), where he set aside a final order granted at summary trial, further underscores his litigation strength.
