Brent Meckling Published in Law360 Canada
Clark Wilson’s Business Litigation chair and partner Brent Meckling‘s article, “Five key benefits of including an arbitration clause to your agreements” was recently featured in ... Continued
Clark Wilson is the Most-Named Firm on BiV’s Biggest Real Estate Deals List for the 17th Consecutive Year
We’re delighted to maintain our status as the most-named law firm on Business in Vancouver’s annual Biggest Real Estate Deals list. Each year Business in Vancouver ... Continued
Welcoming Our Newest Partner, Sonia Kainth
Clark Wilson is pleased to welcome our newest Partner Sonia Kainth to the firm’s Family Law practice. For over a decade, clients have trusted Sonia’s compassionate ... Continued
Athar Malik and Scott Lamb Published in the 2023 Annual Review of Law & Practice
The 32nd edition of CLE BC’s Annual Review of Law & Practice is out! The book highlights key developments in all major areas of the ... Continued
Who Gets the Family Pets If We Break Up? Proposed Amendment to the Family Law Act To Determine “Custody” of Pets, Cats, Dogs, and Companion Animals
All across Canada, the courts and family lawyers have long grappled with how to address the division of pets between separating and divorcing couples. On ... Continued
Federal Government Eases Restrictions on Purchase of Residential Property by non-Canadians
By Sarah Jones and Manveer Sall On March 27, 2023, the Ministry of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion announced a number of amendments (the “Amendments”) to the Prohibition ... Continued
2023 Federal Budget Allows Divorced or Separated Parents to Open Joint RESPs
Effective March 28, 2023 upon the tabling of the 2023 Federal Budget, divorced or separated parents can open joint RESPs for one or more of ... Continued
Important Proposed Amendment to the Family Law Act Regarding Excluded Property
New amendments to the British Columbia Family Law Act may provide clarity on a hotly contested issue arising upon separation – if a spouse has ... Continued
How is Ownership Determined After a Break-Up? Proposed Changes to the Family Law Act Clarify Certain Rules of Evidence
By Alison Colpitts On March 27, 2023, the Honourable Niki Sharma, Attorney General for British Columbia, proposed significant changes to the Family Law Act with ... Continued
Divorce and Taxes: Practical Tips & Techniques to Balance the Books During Separation
Separation can be taxing, both emotionally and financially, and is a time when surprises are generally unwelcome. Knowing the effects that separation will have on ... Continued
Uncertainty of Terms: Daughter Unsuccessful in Enforcing Oral Agreement Against Father
While it is best practice for a contract to be recorded in writing, parties still enter into contractual relations via oral agreements and handshake deals. ... Continued
Making Family Conflict Less Taxing: Are My Legal Fees Tax Deductible?
Separation can be taxing, both emotionally and financially, and is a time when surprises are generally unwelcome. Knowing the effects separation will have on your ... Continued