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.
Zack Holeska and The Honourable Richard Goepel, K.C. analyze the critical distinction between a “deposit” and a “partial payment towards the purchase price” in real estate transactions.
Janet De Vita and Alina Gdaniec examine Apps v. Grouse Mountain Resorts Ltd., highlighting the limits of liability waivers in ski resorts and their impact on personal injury claims.
Our litigator, Micah Goldberg, explains how evolving case law impacts court-ordered property sales. Learn why securing immediate possession rights is essential.
Our lawyers, Anastase E. Maragos and Robert D. Powell, break down the concept of policy warranties, explaining the difference between express and implied warranties, and why they are critical for both insurers and insured parties.
In Tommy v. 7-Eleven Canada, Inc. (2024 BCSC), 7-Eleven was held liable for a customer’s injury caused by a pothole, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and prompt hazard response for occupiers.
Canada is strengthening its commitment to Francophone immigration through new policies and initiatives, creating exciting opportunities for French-speaking foreign workers and employers outside Quebec.
Our lawyers, Janet De Vita and Ryan Chew, outline how spousal status is determined in estate disputes and the steps to take if you are involved in one.
The recent atmospheric river in British Columbia highlights the urgent need for overland flood insurance and reveals the complex process residents face when filing claims after extreme weather events.
Our team examines the recent British Columbia Court of Appeal decision in Karras v. Wizedemy, which addresses the enforcement of non-compete clauses in employment contracts.
