Watson Goepel is thrilled to announce that six of our lawyers have been recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™ in 2026 for their remarkable success and excellence in their area of expertise.
A strong Form F8 Financial Statement is one of the most important documents in your B.C. family law case. A properly completed Financial Statement can greatly improve the standing of your case and help move your legal matter toward a swift resolution.
Relevant corporations, trustees of relevant trusts, and partners of relevant partnerships which have an interest in land are required to file a transparency report under the Land Owner Transparency Act (“LOTA”) by November 30, 2021.
In a recent decision, Colucci v Colucci, 2021 SCC 24 (“Colucci”), the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) clarified the appropriate framework for applications made under s. 17 of the federal Divorce Act. Under this section, parties can apply to the court for a retroactive adjustment to child support, or for the cancellation of unpaid child support based on a current and ongoing inability to pay.
On Friday, June 4th, 2021 Bob Watson, one of Watson Goepel LLP’s founding partners, died after a courageous battle with cancer.
Bob was the firm’s first managing partner, a position he held until 2006. He was pivotal in the firm’s growth, building and maintaining a successful corporate commercial practice alongside the busy trial practices of his partners.
The government of BC has released further details regarding InBC, a $500M strategic investment fund for BC businesses, that was first announced last year. The fund is a major initiative under StrongerBC: BC’s Economic Recovery Plan and Budget 2021 to position the province as a front-runner in the post-pandemic economy.
These changes effectively deny accident victims access to the courts and make it increasingly challenging, or even impossible, for them to receive the compensation and benefits they need to move forward with their lives.
We are pleased to announce that the law firm of Scarborough Herman Bluekens has joined the law firm of Watson Goepel LLP, effective May 03, 2021. This partnership brings together two well-established BC law firms to provide enhanced legal support to our valued clients.
It’s hard enough dealing with the medical symptoms of illness or injury which are preventing you from working – the last thing you need is the added anxiety of facing an unclear insurance claims process.
In a summary bankruptcy administration, the fees and disbursements of a trustee are prescribed by Rule 128 of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency General Rules.
