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…

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…

In the dynamic and complex world of law, having a strong and capable legal team by your side can make all the difference. At Watson Goepel LLP, we take immense pride in announcing that several of our outstanding lawyers have been recognized as The Best Lawyers in Canada™ in the upcoming 2024 edition. This esteemed…

Celso Boscariol, K.C., Partner in our Business Law Group, has been elected as the new Vice-Chair of the Lawyers Associated Worldwide (LAW) in New York City, at LAW’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in September 2022. Lawyers Associated Worldwide is a global association of over 100 independent law firms located in more than 180 major commercial…

September 9, 2022 – Watson Goepel LLP (“Watson Goepel” or the “Firm”), is pleased to announce that the Hon. Richard B.T. Goepel, K.C. has joined the Firm as Senior Counsel effective September 7, 2022. Mr. Goepel returns to Watson Goepel following his retirement from the BC Court of Appeal. He brings a wealth of experience…

Embargoed until August 25, 2022 – We are pleased to announce that three of our lawyers have been selected for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada® Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honour which is determined by votes received amongst their local legal peers…

We are pleased to welcome Erika Hertz and Zachary Tng to Watson Goepel as our 2022-2023 Articling Students. Erika and Zachary graduated from law school in 2022. During law school, they consolidated their legal experience through Pro Bono work. Read more about Erika Hertz and Zachary Tng.

Hollyburn Club, West Vancouver June 22nd, 2022 Let me begin by expressing heartfelt condolences to Karen and Bob’s family from the Watson Goepel Family, our partners, associates, students and staff, many of whom are here today. Bob meant a lot to us at Watson Goepel and will be greatly missed by us all. I am…