We are proud to share that 31 of our lawyers have earned an impressive 45 rankings across 17 distinct practice areas in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers® in Canada. This year, we are pleased to welcome seven newly recognized lawyers to our roster: Patrick Cleary (Real Estate Law), Derek Frenette (Corporate and Commercial Litigation), […] The post 31 Alexander Holburn Lawyers Recognized in the 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers® in Canada appeared first on Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP.| Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
We are delighted to announce that fourteen of our lawyers, representing ten distinct practice areas, have been named in Best Lawyers® in Canada: Ones to Watch (2026 Edition). Congratulations to our six newly recognized lawyers, including Matthew Desmarias (Partner), Nicolas Pimentel (Partner), Kathryn McGoldrick (Associate Counsel), Esher Madhur (Associate), Steffi Boyce (Associate), and Benji Stern (Associate). These prestigious awards […] The post Fourteen Alexander Holburn Lawyers R...| Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
Can an individual request the opportunity to provide an approved screening device [“ASD”] sample at a police station or at a later time after having refused to comply with a roadside ASD demand?| Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
Speak to a residential tenancy lawyer in BC. We provide litigation and solicitor services for commercial and residential rental properties.| Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
A Vancouver-based lawyer, Lisa Mackie leads the firm's Strata Property Practice Group. Her practice focuses on Strata Property & Residential Tenancy Law.| Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
In a time when personal lives are frequently broadcast online and the boundaries between work and personal time are increasingly blurred, the question arises: can an employer terminate an employee for something the employee does outside of work? Generally speaking, employers do not get to dictate what employees do outside of work. However, this does […] The post Out of Office, Out of Work: When Off-Duty Conduct Costs Employees their Jobs appeared first on Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP.| Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
In British Columbia, most residential landlord and tenant matters are governed by the Residential Tenancy Act, S.B.C. 2002, c. 78 (the “RTA”). Over the years, the RTA has been amended to provide more protections to tenants faced with eviction from their landlord who wish to move into the rental property. At present, individual landlords wishing […] The post Another Day, another Dollar: Steep Financial Consequences for Landlords Failing to Follow Through on their Move into a Rental Prope...| Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
CLEBC Update: What’s New in Asset Purchase Agreements? The Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia (CLEBC) has just released the latest update to Buying and Selling a Business: Annotated Precedents, a go-to resource for solicitors advising clients on the purchase or sale of a business in British Columbia. The publication offers a wide range […] The post Buying and Selling a Business: Annotated Precedents CLEBC 2025 Update appeared first on Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP.| Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
On April 1, 2025, Transport Canada, the federal department responsible for Canada’s transportation systems, enacted changes to its existing regulations governing drones or “remotely piloted aircraft systems” (RPAS). These amendments mark the implementation of Phase 1 of Transport Canada’s two-phase plan to overhaul and modernize drone operation nation-wide, with Phase 2 scheduled to take effect […] The post Canadian Drone Operators Face New Rules Under Transport Canada’s Phase 1 R...| Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
In R v. Korduner, 2025 ABCA 30, a majority of the Alberta Court of Appeal held that an incriminating statement compelled by Alberta’s Traffic Safety Act could be used by police as grounds for demanding a breath sample under s. 320.28 of the Criminal Code, because it would not violate the principle against self-incrimination protected […] The post Summary of R v. Korduner, 2025 ABCA 30 appeared first on Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP.| Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
As of July 31, 2025, the Residential Tenancy Branch will post copies of its monetary orders in a searchable database available on the Residential Tenancy Branch website.| Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
For business owners or creative professionals, it is worth considering how intangible assets, such as intellectual property, are treated.| Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
The construction industry is facing challenging times. Not long ago, the oft-repeated phrase in the industry was to “wait until 2025.” The general expectation in the industry then was that rapidly declining interest rates would reinvigorate the industry. The mood has since deeply soured and many in the industry are now saying “just get through […] The post Construction Challenges in 2025 appeared first on Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP.| Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
Canada's Top Court to Determine Whether Expunged Police Discipline Records Are Subject to Mcneil Disclosure.| Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
Our wills and estates lawyers help our clients create and protect their legacy. We are industry experts in estates, wills, and trusts.| Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
Who inherits your copyrights? Learn how reversion of copyright affects your estate and creative legacy after death.| Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
Our Women's Forum is an innovative program amongst Vancouver law firms, providing mentoring & support opportunities to our female lawyers & clients.| Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
We handle maritime law matters that include a Canadian aspect for a worldwide client base. Our lawyers represent clients in nearly all areas of maritime law. Our clients include domestic and foreign ship owners, charterers, shippers, receivers, ports and terminals, tug and tow operators, marine construction and dredging companies, marine insurers and P&I clubs, freight […]| Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
Ian Breneman is a commercial litigator with a focus on dispute resolution in the transportation sector. He is experienced in arbitration.| Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
Learn more about when to hold fast to a dispute resolution clause: Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements in Maritime Contracts.| Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
Menka Sull is a Vancouver based lawyer. Her diverse practice includes contractual disputes, construction litigation, and environmental contamination.| Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
In recognition of International Women’s Day, our Women’s Forum held exciting initiatives throughout the week, celebrating the women in our lives. This year’s theme is “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” This theme encourages action that can promote equal rights, power, and opportunities for all, promoting a feminist future where no one is […]| Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
