“Helping our clients navigate the legal system and realize their business goals is always a rewarding endeavour.”
Richard Baker is an Associate in the Business Group at Watson Goepel. His practice within the Business Group encompasses many areas, including the acquisition and disposition of businesses and property, corporate structuring, leasing, and real estate.
Richard attended the University of British Columbia for law school, graduating under the Business Law Concentration. During law school, Richard was active in student government and worked as a Research Assistant for two years in the field of international comparative judicial politics, with a specific focus on the Chinese legal system.
As a former radio DJ, Richard enjoys discovering new music and going to record stores in his spare time.
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