BOTTOS LAW GROUP

Dino Bottos, K.C.

Principal/Owner

Cheryl D'Sa, KC

Managing Partner

Vanessa Hicks

Group Executive Customer and People Experience

Leadership

Dino Bottos, K.C., has been practicing law for over 35 years and has established himself as a skilled and trusted advocate in all facets of criminal defence litigation. He is known for his preparation, work ethic, and courtroom presentation. This has proven to be a recipe for success in even the most difficult cases, from jury trials to appeals before the Supreme Court of Canada. Bottos also teaches criminal law as a sessional lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Alberta.

Principal/Owner

Dino Bottos, K.C.

Cheryl D'Sa, KC, is the firm’s managing partner. She has been an elected Bencher of the Law Society of British Columbia (LSBC) since 2020 and is currently the chair of the LSBC’s Lawyer Development Task Force, among other Bencher roles. She was the first visible minority female president of the Vancouver Bar Association. D'Sa has received several awards, including the CBABC Women Lawyers Forum Debra Van Ginkel, QC Mentoring Award, an Excellence Award in the Category of Female Trailblazer of the Year by Canadian Lawyer Magazine’s Canadian Law Awards and Business in Vancouver’s Top Forty Under 40.

Managing Partner

Cheryl D'Sa, KC

Vanessa Hicks took on the newly created role of group executive customer and people experience at TPG Telecom in April 2024. She has served in several senior roles within the company, including general manager of business customer operations and general manager of human resources. She is responsible for all human resources functions. Hicks was appointed chair of the TPG Telecom Foundation Board in January 2022. She has served on the Vodafone Foundation Australia Board since 2010, including a four-year tenure as chair. Hicks has served as an advisory board member of the Telco Together Foundation since 2017.

Group Executive Customer and People Experience

Vanessa Hicks

Jonathan Rutherford

Group Executive Wholesale, Enterprise and Government

Jonathan Rutherford was appointed group executive of wholesale, enterprise and government in December 2021. Having joined TPG Telecom in July 2021, he has responsibility for driving growth in the enterprise, business, government and wholesale segments. Rutherford was previously at Vodafone Czech Republic, where he served as vice president – B2B. He previously worked at Vodafone Ireland and Vodafone UK in senior enterprise and commercial roles and, prior to that, was a network engineer at 3. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering and a master’s degree in engineering.

Group Executive Wholesale, Enterprise and Government

Jonathan Rutherford

Naomi Lim

Chief People and Operations Officer

Naomi Lim is a human resources professional specialising in change management and fostering growth at both individual and organisational levels. She is a collaborative and inclusive leader, empowering high performance in teams while staying ahead of HR innovation and best practice. Lim brings a well-rounded perspective to driving positive change within organisations, particularly at Ligeti Partners. With an honours degree in psychology and a master’s degree in human resource management, she understands the critical factors required to enhance a company’s most valuable asset: its people. Lim is committed to building an engaged, high-performing and resilient workforce.

Chief People and Operations Officer

Naomi Lim

Criminal defence demands more than technical skill. It requires preparation, judgment, and a disciplined approach to each case. That is the foundation Bottos Law Group has built its practice on, with a focus on doing the work properly, every time. Named among Canadian Lawyer’s Top Criminal Law Boutiques 2026, the firm has earned its reputation through excellence in the courtroom. Judges and opposing counsel know that when a member of the firm appears, the issues will be properly framed, the law accurately stated, and the evidence carefully examined, with arguments grounded in principle and common sense. Within the boundaries set by ethics, evidence, and the rule of law, the firm’s approach is deliberate. Some cases require forceful advocacy. Others call for a strategy that protects fair treatment and preserves a client’s dignity. Each path is determined by what best serves the client in the circumstances. That work is carried out with a close focus on both the case against the client and in the client’s favour. Files are prepared with care, with each argument grounded in the evidence and expected to withstand scrutiny. The team takes on fewer matters than many, allowing time for full analysis and a considered strategy in serious and complex cases. Dino Bottos, K.C., leads the firm, bringing more than 35 years of experience as a trial lawyer. His approach, shaped by study of the law and careful examination and cross-examination of witnesses, has set the standard for how matters are prepared and argued. That influence carries through the firm, where lawyers are expected to meet the same standard of diligence, professionalism, and craftsmanship. “So long as you remain within the triangle formed by the rules of ethics, the rules of evidence, and the rule of law itself, you can fight like hell,” says Bottos.

“We think that top criminal law firms exemplify an insistence on doing things the right way, and a commitment to excellence,”

Dino Bottos, K.C., Principal/Owner

Adrian Zoppa

Director and Head of Financial Planning

Adrian Crossing

Director and Head of Technology, Orlo One

Scott Young

Director, Accounting and Business Advisory

Simon Williams

Chief Strategy & Distribution Officer, Arch Insurance International and Active Underwriter, Syndicate 1955

Adrian Zoppa is a director at Hood Sweeney Securities with more than 20 years of experience in integrated accounting and financial planning. As head of financial planning since 2021, he specialises in financial strategy, ownership structures and portfolio management, working with clients across industries, including the health sector. Zoppa is known for his detail-oriented, collaborative approach, taking time to understand each client’s story and objectives before designing tailored, practical solutions. He works closely with other trusted professionals to deliver comprehensive advice. Zoppa sits on the Hood Sweeney Securities Board, is a responsible manager for the AFSL, and chairs the Investment Committee.

Director and Head of Financial Planning

Adrian Zoppa

Adrian Crossing is director and head of technology for Orlo One, with more than 20 years of experience in technology services. Promoted to director in 2024, he believes that effective business strategy must be underpinned by robust security and privacy and advocates embedding these principles into every layer of operations. Crossing leads the continuous refinement of Orlo One’s capabilities to keep pace with a rapidly evolving threat landscape, where cyber risks demand resilient, proactive responses. His deep expertise in cybersecurity and disaster recovery makes him a trusted adviser to organisations seeking comprehensive protection, operational continuity and confidence in their technology environment.

Director and Head of Technology, Orlo One

Adrian Crossing

Scott Young is a director in accounting and business advisory at Hood Sweeney, bringing more than 30 years of experience with a strong focus on regional and agribusiness clients. Having grown up in a family livestock farming operation, he understands firsthand the challenges facing farming and regional enterprises, including seasonal variability and market volatility. As agribusiness relationship partner, Young oversees the delivery of professional services to regional and farm-related businesses across South Australia and Alice Springs and advises SMEs nationwide. He is highly regarded for his expertise in accounting, taxation and tax planning, succession planning, business planning and cash flow management.

Director, Accounting and Business Advisory

Scott Young

Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.

Partner

Kimi Shah

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Clients come to the firm at a point where their liberty, future, and reputation may be at stake. They are advised with candour and told the truth about the case, the law, and the risks involved. The work then turns to preparation and advocacy, carried out with the understanding that while results cannot be guaranteed, clients will have a committed advocate beside them. Professionalism is treated as a daily obligation, reflected in a consistent focus on meeting deadlines, answering questions directly, and taking the time to understand each client’s legal predicament so advice is grounded in the facts.

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The firm’s client base is built largely through reputation and referrals, supported by teaching, community involvement, and contributions to legal education. Lawyers are engaged in mentorship, legal writing, and instruction at the Faculty of Law at the University of Alberta. Bottos Law Group maintains a consistent view of its role as barristers first, acting not only for clients but also in service of the court. Each matter is approached with the expectation that it will be handled with care, skill, and integrity, reflecting a belief that the law and the work required to uphold it matter.

“Being named a Top Boutique firm is gratifying, but it reflects years of work done long before any recognition: early mornings, late nights, careful preparation, and principled advocacy.”

Dino Bottos, K.C., Principal/Owner