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.
Our firm’s recent success in Purssell v. Purssell, 2026 BCCA 328, provides useful guidance on the factors a judge will consider when approving a sale sought in Partition of Property Act (PPA) proceedings. Namely, that an approval judge must consider the background that gave rise to the original order for sale.
As wildfires grow more frequent and severe across BC and Alberta, understanding your insurance coverage is as important as having an emergency kit. Learn the preventive steps to protect your property, the common pitfalls in wildfire insurance claims, and what to do if your insurer’s settlement doesn’t cover the true cost of rebuilding.
Whether you’re launching a startup or managing an established company, staying compliant with Canadian laws is an essential part of running a successful business. From corporate compliance and employment law to privacy obligations and commercial contracts, overlooking legal requirements can expose your business to unnecessary risk.
On August 10, CityNews Vancouver aired a powerful segment on the descendants of the Whonnock People, a First Nations community in Maple Ridge long presumed extinct after the last member living on the reserve passed away decades ago.
Winning your case is only half the battle, collecting on it is another story. In Part 1 of our Collection Process series, we break down how registering a judgment against property can protect your win and help secure payment.
Watson Goepel LLP is proud to welcome Hayley Cumiskey, Anny Kim, and Harveer Garcha as our 2026–2027 Articling Students. Meet the newest members of our team.
Many business owners view lease agreements as simple occupancy documents — something signed once and filed away. Your commercial lease can directly impact your insurance coverage, liability exposure, indemnity obligations, and even whether a claim gets paid properly.
If you experienced physical abuse or sexual abuse in an institution such as a school, church or religious institution, sports organization, foster care, or another organization, you may have questions about your legal rights—or wonder whether it’s too late to do anything about what happened.
Watson Goepel’s Family Law team has been named a Top Family Law Firm Team in Canada by Canadian Lawyer Magazine — one of only five BC firms to earn a spot among the country’s top 20. Meet the team behind the honour.
As wildfire seasons become longer and more severe, more British Columbians are facing property damage, evacuation orders, and insurance claims. Recent updates from the BC Wildfire Service indicate that the province is preparing for increased wildfire activity, with several evacuation orders already in place due to active fires.
When starting a business with one or more partners, it’s easy to focus on growth and overlook what happens if disagreements arise. That’s where a shareholders’ agreement becomes essential.
It is not uncommon for British Columbians to start the estate planning process and never get around to signing the final documents. What happens if someone provides instructions for a will, reviews draft versions, but passes away before the will is formally executed?
