Owen Bird Welcomes Tiffany Ho

May 22, 2025 - Owen Bird

Owen Bird is pleased to announce that Tiffany Ho has joined our firm as the newest member of our Real Estate Group and Business Law Group.  Tiffany obtained her Bachelor of Law (LLB Hons.) from the University of Kent and Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of Liverpool.  Prior to her legal studies, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Art and Technology from Simon Fraser University.  She was called to the Bar of British Columbia in 2022.

Prior to joining Owen Bird, Tiffany practiced as a solicitor at a boutique law firm in downtown Vancouver. Her practice…

Kimberley Santerre Featured in CLEBC’s Monthly Spotlight

May 08, 2025 - Owen Bird

This month’s CLEBC spotlight contributor is Owen Bird shareholder Kimberley J. Santerre.

Each month, the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia‘s In the Spotlight recognizes one of its volunteer contributors for their efforts and leadership.

The May 2025 spotlight interviews Kimberley on a variety of topics including her early involvement in CLEBC, how she chose to practice Family Law and her advice for newly called lawyers. The full interview is available online at:

https://www.cle.bc.ca/kimberley_j_santerre/

Kimberley will serve as the co-chair for CLEBC’s Family Law Provincial Court Practice 2025 (set for May…

Exciting Shareholder Announcement

January 23, 2025 - Owen Bird

Owen Bird is delighted to announce the addition of four new shareholders to our team: Andrew Stainer, Kaitlin Smiley, Kimberley Santerre and Patrick Weafer. Their expertise and dedication to delivering outstanding client service further reinforce our firm’s commitment to excellence.

Learn more about their backgrounds, and areas of practice by visiting their profiles on our website.

OWEN BIRD WELCOMES EMMA CHRISTIAN AND VICTORIA CHEN

November 15, 2024 - Owen Bird

Owen Bird is pleased to announce that Emma Christian and Victoria Chen have joined our firm.

Emma joins our Litigation Practice Group.  Emma has experience in corporate and commercial litigation, domestic and international arbitration, and administrative law.  Emma received her law degree from the Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia and also holds a BA (with Distinction) from Simon Fraser University with a major in Criminology and a certificate in Legal Studies.

Victoria joins our Real Estate Practice Group.  Victoria has experience in commercial and residential real estate transactions, financings, reviewing and drafting commercial contracts, and…

Insurance Webinar

October 07, 2024 - Owen Bird

Our firm is proud to have Greg Tucker KC, Kaitlin Smiley, and Nikta Shirazian lead a webinar for the Insurance Institute of BC. With nearly 160 registrants, the session provided a comprehensive overview of CGL structure, key insuring agreements, exclusions, and practical strategies for interpreting policy wording.

Gregory Tucker KC, Chair of Owen Bird’s insurance and maritime practice group, is a recognized industry leader who routinely advises on complex coverage matters. Kaitlin Smiley, a litigator with extensive experience advising insurers on complex coverage issues, and Nikta Shirazian, a civil litigator with expertise in CGL, professional liability, and property policies, presented…

Seven of Owen Bird’s lawyers receive Best Lawyers in Canada™ and Best Lawyer: Ones to Watch in Canada™ recognition

August 29, 2024 - Owen Bird

Owen Bird Law Corporation is proud to announce that seven of our lawyers have been selected by their peers for inclusion in this year’s Best Lawyers in Canada™ and Best Lawyer: Ones to Watch in Canada™ lists, per below:

Daniel W. Burnett, KC receives Best Lawyers in Canada™ recognition for his work in Defamation & Media Law. Greg Tucker, KC receives Best Lawyers in Canada™ recognition for his work in Maritime, Insurance and Construction Law. Heather E. Maconachie receives Best Lawyers in Canada™ recognition for her work in Personal Injury Litigation and Defamation & Media Law. John J….

Owen Bird Welcomes Lina Yeom

July 03, 2024 - Owen Bird

Owen Bird is pleased to announce that Lina Yeom has joined our firm as the newest member of our Litigation Group.

Lina’s practice at Owen Bird focuses on family law and estates litigation. Prior to joining Owen Bird, Lina had experience assisting clients in negotiation, mediation and litigation in a variety of claims, including insurance defence, family law and estates litigation claims. Lina has appeared before the Supreme Court and the Provincial Court of British Columbia.

Lina is fluent in Korean and is a certified family law mediator.

Owen Bird Welcomes Kimberley J. Santerre

July 03, 2024 - Owen Bird

Owen Bird is pleased to announce that Kimberley J. Santerre has joined our firm as the newest member of our Litigation Group.

Kimberley’s litigation and dispute resolution practice is focussed on family law.  Kimberley is experienced in arbitration, mediation and negotiation.  Her expertise includes assisting families with property division, spousal support, child support, parenting, guardianship, relocation, and parenting time.  She helps clients resolve complex and high net worth property division matters and disputes involving corporations, trusts and real estate.

Kimberley is also a certified family law mediator.

Brett J. Maerz Receives STEP Academic Achievement Award

June 11, 2024 - Owen Bird

The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) is the leading international organization for trust and estate professionals who specialize in family inheritance and succession planning. STEP administers the Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation, an internationally recognized hallmark of professional expertise in the area of trusts and estates.

Brett is currently completing the qualifications to become TEP designated. One of the routes to a TEP designation is undertaking (and passing) four challenging courses that cover all aspects of trust and estate planning.

Brett has been awarded the academic excellence award for receiving the highest mark in 2023 across Canada…