Watson Goepel is thrilled to announce that six of our lawyers have been recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™ in 2026 for their remarkable success and excellence in their area of expertise.
Co-ownership disputes can arise between business partners, family members, or joint property owners when expectations around control, profits, or responsibilities break down.
Whether you’re launching a startup or managing an established company, staying compliant with Canadian laws is an essential part of running a successful business. From corporate compliance and employment law to privacy obligations and commercial contracts, overlooking legal requirements can expose your business to unnecessary risk.
On August 10, CityNews Vancouver aired a powerful segment on the descendants of the Whonnock People, a First Nations community in Maple Ridge long presumed extinct after the last member living on the reserve passed away decades ago.
Winning your case is only half the battle, collecting on it is another story. In Part 1 of our Collection Process series, we break down how registering a judgment against property can protect your win and help secure payment.
Watson Goepel LLP is proud to welcome Hayley Cumiskey, Anny Kim, and Harveer Garcha as our 2026–2027 Articling Students. Meet the newest members of our team.
Many business owners view lease agreements as simple occupancy documents — something signed once and filed away. Your commercial lease can directly impact your insurance coverage, liability exposure, indemnity obligations, and even whether a claim gets paid properly.
If you experienced physical abuse or sexual abuse in an institution such as a school, church or religious institution, sports organization, foster care, or another organization, you may have questions about your legal rights—or wonder whether it’s too late to do anything about what happened.
Watson Goepel’s Family Law team has been named a Top Family Law Firm Team in Canada by Canadian Lawyer Magazine — one of only five BC firms to earn a spot among the country’s top 20. Meet the team behind the honour.
