We are pleased to welcome Jamie T. Fikeris and Raphael Freedman to Watson Goepel as 2021-2022 Articling Students.

We are pleased to welcome Zack Holeksa to our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group. You can learn more about Zack and his practice here.

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…

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. The purpose of InBC is…

As of May 1, 2021, ICBC insurance benefits for people injured in a car accident have fundamentally changed. Those who are not responsible for crashes will no longer be able to sue the person who is at fault and ICBC adjusters will be the ones to determine benefits and compensation. These changes effectively deny accident…

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. Established in 1984, Watson Goepel LLP is one of Vancouver’s foremost…

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. The process can be so stressful for some claimants that they simply give up and therefore miss out on many…

E-bikes and scooters have become popular transportation options for commuters and recreators alike. They get you from points A to B quickly, at a relatively low cost compared to a car, and without the same effort as a traditional bike. But when do they become vehicles under B.C.’s Motor Vehicle Act, and what are the…

In a summary bankruptcy administration, the fees and disbursements of a trustee are prescribed by Rule 128 of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency General Rules. Those costs recognize the summary nature of the appointment and require practical and cost-effective administration management by a trustee. So what happens if a trustee is compelled to incur costs (in…