Proposed tax changes are “very open to litigation”
Ottawa’s proposed tax changes and a potential “reasonableness test” has both current and former chief justices as well as respected tax lawyers and accountants warning ... Continued
Welcome Brent Meckling to our Business Litigation group
With over 25 years of experience as a litigator in commercial real estate, land use and contaminated sites, Brent Meckling has developed and refined a ... Continued
Christine Oberti joins our General Business Law, Private Company Mergers & Acquisitions, and Business Succession groups
A business can only find success through communication, trust and experience. Christine presents a perfect balance of these attributes, reflective in the clear business solutions ... Continued
Raising capital and creating access to North American markets for Israeli startups
Israel has emerged as a leading market of high-tech, bio-tech and cyber security startups looking to go public, which comes with a wealth of potential. ... Continued
The potential impact of proposed private corporation tax changes
The landscape could change when it comes to tax planning for private corporations, and now’s the time to start preparing. On Friday, Cathie Brayley, Richard ... Continued
Clark Wilson assists Vancouver Fraser Port Authority with three land purchases
We are honoured to act for the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority in the acquisition of three strategic industrial-zoned properties in Richmond and Coquitlam. Sarah Jones ... Continued
The (Not So) Simple Contract: Mental Capacity & The Act of Marriage
Emily Clough and Michael Larsen recently presented their paper “The (Not So) Simple Contract: Mental Capacity & The Act of Marriage” at the Canadian Elder ... Continued
Conflicts for Arbitrators and Mediators
How far must an arbitrator go in disclosing a potential conflict of interest? The B.C. Supreme Court answered this question in Atlantic Industries Limited v. ... Continued
Passive Investment Income
On July 18th the Liberal Government introduced a consultation paper, “Tax Planning Using Private Corporations” (the “Paper”). The Paper addressed issues relating to income sprinkling, ... Continued
Tax Group comments on Federal Government announcement of October 16, 2017
On July 18th the Liberal Government issued a consultation paper “Tax Planning Using Private Corporations” (the “Paper”). Our previous posts comment on various aspects of ... Continued
Private Company Tax Proposal: The Changing Landscape
On July 18th, the Liberal Government released a consultation paper, “Tax Planning Using Private Corporations” outlining proposed changes to income sprinkling, the availability of the ... Continued
Musqueam chooses developer Polygon for massive residential development near UBC
The Musqueam Indian Band has chosen Polygon as the developer for the first phase of a massive residential development that will spread over more than ... Continued