January 04, 2023

Author: Owen Bird

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

Prior to joining Owen Bird, Jennifer has practiced law for many years in busy Vancouver law firms. She has developed a varied legal practice with a focus on litigation and has represented clients in Provincial Court, Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal and at various tribunals.

Jennifer specializes in employment law, commercial litigation, and insurance.  She also has extensive experience in real estate, property tax appeals, construction, shareholders’ disputes, and estate litigation.

December 28, 2022

Author: Owen Bird

Owen Bird is proud to announce that Nikta Shirazian has been recognized again by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for her work in Insurance Law. Recognition by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch is based on an exhaustive peer review process and the award recognizes lawyers who are earlier in their legal careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice.  Best Lawyers is considered as one of the oldest and most respected peer-review research and accolades companies in the legal profession. Owen Bird is thrilled that Nikta has been recognized for…

December 28, 2022

Author: Owen Bird

Owen Bird is delighted to announce that Daniel W. Burnett, KC and Heather E. Maconachie have been selected by their peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in Canada 2023 for their work in Defamation & Media Law.  The list of outstanding lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers is compiled by conducting exhaustive peer review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. Lawyers are not permitted to pay any fee to participate in or be recognized by Best Lawyers. Owen Bird is delighted that Daniel W. Burnett, KC and Heather…

December 28, 2022

Author: Owen Bird

Owen Bird is delighted to announce that Greg Tucker, KC, and John J. Kim have been selected by their peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in Canada 2023 for their work in Insurance Law. The list of outstanding lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers is compiled by conducting exhaustive peer review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. Lawyers are not permitted to pay any fee to participate in or be recognized by Best Lawyers. Owen Bird is delighted that Greg Tucker K.C. and John J. Kim continue to be recognized…

December 13, 2022

Author: Owen Bird

The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (“IDPS”) took place on December 3. The day was proclaimed by the United Nations in 1992 with the aim of promoting an understanding of disability issues and mobilizing support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. The day aims to promote the importance of inclusion in life and the workplace of persons with both visible and invisible disabilities. This year Owen Bird hosted a breakfast by donation with all proceedings being donated to Disability Alliance B.C.  www.disabilityalliancebc.org to help fund their services and programs…

November 29, 2022

Author: Owen Bird

Owen Bird is pleased to announce that Harleen Randhawa has joined our firm as the newest member of our Litigation Group. Harleen obtained her J.D. and M.B.A. at the University of Victoria, and her B.Com (Hons.) from the University of British Columbia.

Prior to joining Owen Bird, Harleen developed a diverse litigation and dispute resolution practice at one of Canada’s business law firms in Vancouver. She has experience with contract disputes, employment disputes, class action litigation, product liability claims, tort claims, privacy and data breach issues, as well as litigation considerations for corporate transactions.

Harleen has assisted on matters before…

September 30, 2022

Author: Owen Bird

September 30th is the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s (“TRCC”) Call to Action 80:

80. We call upon the federal government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, to establish, as a statutory holiday, a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour Survivors, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process.

Our firm is closed on September 30th, and we invite all firm members to wear orange on September 30th in recognition…

September 21, 2022

Author: Owen Bird

Owen Bird shareholder Dan Coles has authored a new chapter on Liquor Licence Due Diligence for the Continuing Legal Education Society of B.C.’s Due Diligence Deskbook. The 2022 print edition of the publication is scheduled for release today, Sept. 21st!

The new chapter covers the key legislation, policy, and due diligence procedure for transactions involving liquor licences in B.C., whether a lawyer’s client is looking to enter the hospitality sector, acquire an existing licence along with premises such as a restaurant or bar, or investigate the licensed establishments operating in a target commercial property.

Written primarily from the…

September 09, 2022

Author: Owen Bird

Owen Bird is delighted to announce that Jean Feng has joined our firm as the newest member of our Real Estate Group.

Before graduating from Peter A. Allard School of Law, Jean obtained her Bachelor of Laws from East China University of Political Science and Law in Shanghai, followed by a Master in Laws from Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, winning many academic awards.

Jean regularly advises clients on corporate, commercial, real estate, estate planning and administration matters. She advised clients in corporate governance, business transaction and dispute resolution matters in China before she started her law practice in Canada.

Jean…