Industry rifts revealed over CSA reforms
Contention has risen over the Canadian Securities Administrator’s 33-404 consultation paper. The paper is meant to inform the next steps of the CSA’s work in ... Continued
Mike McDonald featured in Vancouver Sun: Celebrating a complicated history of blended cultures, racism and reconciliation
In honour of National Aboriginal Day, Michael McDonald was profiled in the Vancouver Sun, telling the story of his Aboriginal heritage as well as discussing ... Continued
High-profile debt financings
Managing some of the largest and most high-profile debt financings in BC and other jurisdictions, our Banking group has been busy this year! We started ... Continued
Veronica Franco and Lauren Liang present to CHOA for their Spring 2017 Seminars
On Thursday at the North Shore Winter Club, Veronica Franco and Lauren Liang presented to the Condominium Home Owners Association of BC for their Spring 2017 strata ... Continued
David Austin spotlighted in BiV: A conversation on the BC energy industry controversy
As an authority on all things energy—whether it is regarding Site C dam, the independent power sector, LNG or BC’s massive energy potential in the ... Continued
We help Aouyuan make a splash!
Our client, Aoyuan Property Holdings (Canada) Ltd. and affiliates, have completed approximately $189,000,000 in purchases of BC real estate in 2017. In February, a series ... Continued
Tax issues in estate planning
Lawyers practicing in will and estate planning benefit from also having an understanding of basic tax considerations in order to prepare an effective plan, administer ... Continued
GreeNDPs plan Site C megaproject review
“The value of a utilities commission review would depend on its terms of reference, which would be set by the provincial government,” explains David Austin ... Continued
Will a marriage agreement stop a court from varying a will?
For almost 100 years, we have had legislation in BC that allows a court to vary a will to cause a larger part of the ... Continued
Marion Allan talks mediation tips and tricks
The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, invited Marion Allan to speak at their Civil Litigation – Vancouver & ADR – Vancouver Joint Section Meeting. Along ... Continued
How to buy or sell a business
Don Sihota is hosting his popular “How to Buy or Sell a Business” seminar on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at our office. This is a ... Continued
Multiple wills can protect business owners from extra probate fees
Probate is a court process that confirms the validity of a will and the executor’s authority to act under it. Business owners can protect themselves ... Continued