Watson Goepel is proud to announce that eight of our lawyers have been recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2025 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™ in 2025 for their outstanding achievements in their practice area.
Family disputes over the estate of a loved one can add significant emotional and financial distress to what is already a challenging time. Often, these disputes arise because the deceased did not have a will or because the will was drafted without proper and clear language.
Our lawyer, Raha Seyed Ali is one of the few lawyers in Vancouver with extensive knowledge in both family law and immigration law. She explains how spousal support is determined under family law and how sponsorship agreements may influence these decisions.
In our previous discussion, we highlighted several areas where significant progress has been made. This follow-up aims to delve deeper into recent advancements and ongoing efforts, as well as to address the obstacles that remain on the path to full implementation and meaningful reconciliation.
It’s important to honour the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in Canada, not only on Truth and Reconciliation Day but every day; the day is an opportunity for us to reflect on the ongoing journey toward healing and understanding.
With Sarah leading the Workplace Law Group, Watson Goepel will be able to enhance its services to businesses adapting to ever-expanding legal requirements across Canada.
In this case, the employee, Mr. Egan, brought an action for wrongful dismissal against his employer, Harbour Air Seaplanes LLP (“Harbour Air”), after being terminated without cause.
Our lawyers Sarah Hentschel and Keita Szemok-Uto discuss the recent of the British Columbia Court of Appeal, that, in certain circumstances, an employer can terminate an employee for “just cause” if they make secret workplace recordings.
