Mike McDonald officially joins the ranks of Queen’s Counsel
A warm congratulations to Mike McDonald Q.C., who was honoured with the Queen’s Counsel (Q.C.) designation at a ceremony last week at Government House in ... Continued
A large transaction on behalf of A&W Canada
Aaron Singer, with support from a team of Clark Wilson lawyers and paralegals, assisted A&W of Canada Inc. with a complex corporate reorganization and sale ... Continued
Creating Communities
Over almost 50 years, Cressey has completed hundreds of projects which combine beauty and functionality, with their innovative designs receiving many industry awards. In a ... Continued
Canadian courts espouse different tests for recognizing spouses: An update
In a recent article on our Estates & Trusts Blog, we considered what constitutes a spousal relationship under section 2 of B.C.’s Wills Estate and ... Continued
McArthurGlen outlet near YVR starting construction on Phase II expansion
Nearly 10 million shoppers have visited the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport near YVR since opening in 2015, and today McArthurGlen announced their plans ... Continued
We helped GWL Realty Advisors acquire a significant downtown Vancouver property
We were pleased to act for GWL Realty Advisors, on behalf of The Great-West Life Assurance Company, London Life Insurance Company and Canada Life Insurance ... Continued
Angela Blake joins TSX Local Advisory Committee
Angela Blake was recently asked to join the TSX Venture Exchange’s B.C. Local Advisory Committee, an exclusive group of professionals who provide advice and recommendations ... Continued
The role of credibility in double costs awards
A successful litigant is typically entitled to their costs as against the unsuccessful party. However, many litigants are surprised to learn that a costs award in the usual ... Continued
Working with an M&A Advisor
If you are selling your business, you have two choices on how to market your business for sale. You can try to sell it yourself ... Continued
Canadian Courts Espouse Different Tests For Recognizing Spouses
Under B.C.’s Wills Estate and Succession Act, SBC 2009, c 13 (“WESA”), a spouse has an interest in a deceased’s estate if the deceased dies ... Continued
Changes to Property Transfer Tax and APTT (Foreign Buyers Tax) Effective February 21st
Updated and corrected February 21, 2018 as to Exemptions Changes to the Province’s Property Transfer Tax system have been some of the most highly anticipated ... Continued
New Speculation Tax in British Columbia
In its 30-Point Plan for Housing Affordability in British Columbia, the provincial government plans to introduce a new speculation tax on residential property, as part ... Continued