Meet the FACL BC Board of Directors Executive for 2026–2027!

July 29, 2026 - Owen Bird

We are delighted to announce the newly elected FACL BC Board of Directors Executive for the 2026–2027 term.

Please join us in congratulating:

Lily Zhang (Litigation Associate) on her election as President Tiffany Ho (Solicitor Associate) on her election as Vice President, Development

Lily and Tiffany have demonstrated exceptional commitment to FACL BC and the legal community. Their leadership, vision, and dedication will help advance our mission of supporting, connecting, and empowering legal professionals across British Columbia.

We look forward to the positive impact they will make alongside the FACL BC Board of Directors, staff, and…

Congratulations to Ekamjot Singh Deol

May 14, 2026 - Owen Bird

Owen Bird is pleased to announce that Ekamjot Singh Deol has accepted the firm’s offer to be an associate with us after completing his articles and call to the bar.  Throughout his time as a summer student and articled student at Owen Bird, Ekam has gained a breadth of experience and will be joining the firm’s Litigation Practice Group.  We are very happy that Ekam will continue developing his legal career with Owen Bird.  Congratulations Ekam!

OWEN BIRD WELCOMES YICONG LI

May 12, 2026 - Owen Bird

Owen Bird is pleased to announce that Yicong Li has joined our firm as the newest member of our Litigation Practice Group. Yicong has a commercial litigation practice, with a focus on construction and property disputes and appears regularly before the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Yicong received her law degree from Western Ontario and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto.  Yicong will practice family and civil litigation at Owen Bird.

Prior to joining Owen Bird, Yicong practiced as an Associate at a leading law firm in Vancouver. Her experience includes complex commercial litigation matters involving construction…

Maritime Law Update; Head-On vs. Crossing Situations: UK Court of Appeal Clarifies Maritime Collision Rules

April 24, 2026 - Owen Bird

A recent decision from the England and Wales Court of Appeal provides useful guidance on how courts are likely to determine whether vessels are in a “head‑on” or “crossing” situation under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (“COLREGs”). Although this is a UK decision, it provides useful guidance on how Canadian courts are likely to approach the issue.

The ruling in Monford Management Ltd. v Afina Navigation Limited [2025] EWCA Civ 251 (“The KIVELI”) rejects rigid, mathematical interpretations of the COLREGs in favour of a practical, common‑sense reading.

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