A British Columbia judgment for the payment of money or the return of personal property is effective for 10 years. A judgment can be “renewed”, but the process is not straightforward. This article provides a brief discussion of the steps necessary to renew the original judgement, and some of the complications that can arise in…

Given the abundance of natural resources, access to universal health care, commitment to human rights, and general political stability and prosperity, Canada has long been viewed by immigrants around the world as a desirable location to start a new life, for themselves and their families. The province of British Columbia serves as a gateway between…

Celso Boscariol, K.C. joins new CN Vancouver Community Board as CN’s 100th anniversary celebrations come to Vancouver’s PNE Celso Boscariol, K.C., Partner in our Business Law Group, has accepted an invitation by CN to join a newly launched Vancouver CN Community Board. The Vancouver Board joins three similar advisory boards from across the county made…

We are excited to welcome Anna Fei and Thomas Hanson to the firm as 2019/2020 articling students, and look forward to working with them and supporting their development as future lawyers!

Indigenous Law lawyer Anita Boscariol provides an overview of the intersection of private tort law and aboriginal rights law, and the implications for First Nations, third parties and the Crown, both federal and provincial, in her recently published article Action in tort against third party new legal tool for First Nations in this week’s The Lawyers Daily magazine. Click…

The purchase and sale of real estate is often one of the most significant transactions that an individual may undertake. Unfortunately, while realtors, building inspectors, mortgage brokers and other real estate professionals are regularly consulted at an early stage, legal advice is typically not sought until after a binding contract is in place, and often…

Our experienced Personal Injury Group will help you understand your rights when you’ve been injured in an accident, so you can focus on your recovery. Learn more in our recent video and reach out to our Personal Injury Group for a free consultation.

Family law lawyer Craig Neville, a leading BC alternative dispute resolution professional, will be presenting on “Parenting Coordination Practice: 10 Years In” at the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia (CLE BC) 12th Biennial Family Law Conference on July 4th.  In this recent video interview, Craig discusses how retaining a Parenting Coordinator helps high-conflict…

It is common practice for developers of strata properties to enter into easement agreements granting future strata owners access to shared facilities before the stratas are actually incorporated. These agreements allow developers to structure future cost-sharing arrangements of strata projects at the early stages of a development. However, developers and strata corporations should be aware…

Dealing with family law matters can be very emotional and stressful, and many clients are overwhelmed when they first call to schedule an initial consultation with a family lawyer. Navigating the legalities around family matters can seem very foreign and confusing. Having an initial consultation with a family lawyer will help you understand the process,…