The Richmond Hospital Foundation, a registered charity committed to building a better and healthier future for the community of Richmond, BC, has been a beacon of hope since its establishment in 1987. Through donor funding, the foundation has supported the purchase of the most urgently needed medical equipment and the latest technologies, fund capital infrastructure,…

Creating a will is a crucial step in planning for the future and ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes. While it may seem daunting, especially from a legal perspective, it’s a process that everyone should undertake to secure their family’s financial future. In this blog, we’ll guide you through the steps of…

We’re thrilled to introduce Elias Notopoulos as our new associate to our Business Law group. Elias has served as a trusted advisor to clients in a wide variety of industries. In addition to transactional mandates, Elias routinely advises clients on a broad range of business matters, including corporate governance, commercial agreements, and risk management. His…

As of last month, a new program is being offered by non-profit Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS) and funded by the Federal Government. They will provide up to three hours of free legal advice to individuals who have experienced sexual assault. This program is open to all individuals regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, or…

We’re thrilled to introduce Liv Grewal as our new Associate Counsel. With expertise in Business, Commercial, and Corporate law, Liv is a valuable addition to our team. Liv has lived abroad for many years, including in the UK and USA where he earned his qualifications and gained valuable work experience before returning to build and…

Insurance claims play a vital role in the insurance industry, serving as a financial safety net for policyholders during challenging times. They offer a sense of security and provide individuals and businesses with the means to recover from various setbacks, such as natural disasters, like fires or flood, accidents, theft, and more. However, the process…

Clients Paying Third Parties Using Their Lawyer’s Trust Account Watson Goepel LLP’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group was recently successful in clarifying how funds deposited in a lawyer’s trust account on behalf of a third party are treated. In successive successful hearings, we argued that when a company pays funds into a trust on behalf…

We are pleased to welcome Keita Szemok-Uto and Dorothy Zhou to Watson Goepel LLP as our 2023-2024 Articling Students. Keita Szemok-Uto Before joining Watson Goepel LLP, Keita was an intern with the International Humanitarian Law team at the Canadian Red Cross, where he helped develop legal research memos. Keita volunteered in the Dalhousie Legal Aid…

Raha Seyed Ali and Erika Hertz joined Watson Goepel LLP in June and July 2023 respectively. We are pleased to welcome them to our legal team. Raha Seyed Ali Raha Seyed Ali joined our Family and Immigration Law Groups as an Associate at Watson Goepel LLP. Prior to joining Watson Goepel, Raha worked at other…

Life is filled with uncertainties, and while we all hope for the best, it’s crucial to prepare for the unexpected. One essential legal document that everyone should consider having is a will. As a Wills and Estates Lawyer in beautiful British Columbia, I have witnessed firsthand the tremendous peace of mind and protection that a…