OWEN BIRD WELCOMES EMMA CHRISTIAN AND VICTORIA CHEN

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…

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Insurance Webinar

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…

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

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….

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Owen Bird Welcomes Lina Yeom

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.

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Owen Bird Welcomes Kimberley J. Santerre

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.

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Brett J. Maerz Receives STEP Academic Achievement Award

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…

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Owen Bird Welcomes Kaitlin Smiley

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

Kaitlin’s practice is focussed on complex civil and commercial litigation, as well as class action defence and insurance coverage matters.  Her litigation experience includes shareholder disputes, oppression claims, negligence and professional liability, product liability claims, and securities litigation.  Kaitlin is an experienced lawyer who has appeared before all levels of court in British Columbia, as well as the Canadian Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal.  She has been recognized by Best Lawyers in Canadian in the area of…

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Owen Bird Welcomes Brett J Maerz

Owen Bird is pleased to announce that Brett J. Maerz has joined our firm as the newest member of our Wills, Trusts and Estate Group and Business Law Group.  Originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Brett obtained her Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor at the University of Saskatchewan before moving to the west coast to practice law in Vancouver.

Prior to joining Owen Bird, Brett’s practice focused on estate planning and administration, business law and residential real estate.  She has experience drafting estate and incapacity plans to suit her clients’ needs, as well as family business succession plans to help prepare…

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Owen Bird Welcomes Isabella Stuart

Owen Bird is pleased to announce that Isabella Stuart has joined our firm as the newest member of our Litigation Group. Isabella obtained her B.A. at the University of British Columbia and her J.D. from the University of Victoria.

Prior to joining Owen Bird, Isabella’s litigation practice focused on insurance defence.  She has experience in dealing with a variety of claims, including property loss, construction, occupier’s liability, product liability, personal injury and insurance coverage claims.

Isabella has represented clients before the Supreme Court of British Columbia and the Provincial Court of British Columbia.

Outside of work, Isabella enjoys spending time…

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