Koffman Kalef LLP

07/11/2023

We are looking for a Receptionist (Full Time, On-Site) to join our team! Ideal candidates have 2 years of experience in a professional services environment with strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills. We offer an exciting, diverse, and inclusive work environment with a well established client base and challenging work, competitive compensation, excellent group benefits, fitness allowance, and opportunities for personal growth and development.

Interested? Check out our Careers page for the complete job description: https://www.kkbl.com/careers/receptionist



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06/22/2023

We are closing our Reception at 4pm today for a private event. Regular hours resume Friday, June 23rd.

If you need to reach one of our lawyers directly, please find their contact information on our website (link in bio).

06/21/2023

We are honoured to be situated on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) nations, in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Today, we celebrate the culture and heritage of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, from coast-to-coast. We also recognize the impactful achievements Indigenous voices have had not only in the legal profession, but also within our community as business and industry leaders, members of Government, and vocal advocates for social change. There is still much work to be done towards Reconciliation, but together, we are moving towards a more inclusive and equitable society.

06/16/2023

Yuhan works with our Tax/Trusts team. Her practice focuses on tax planning for business owners and closely-held corporations, including structuring new businesses, planning and implementing tax-driven corporate reorganizations, designing estate plans and setting up trust arrangements tailored to clients’ specific needs. She also has experience assisting clients on general corporate commercial and real estate matters, including the purchase and sale of businesses and real estate property. She was called to the B.C. Bar in 2019.

Yuhan is currently enrolled in Year 3 of the CPA Canada’s In-depth Tax Program.

To find out more or connect with Yuhan, please visit our website (link in bio)

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06/16/2023

Pride is not a season. We celebrate the voices and accomplishments of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community today and every day.

We must keep showing up, pushing for equality and justice for all. The work is not done.

We acknowledge that we are a part of critical ongoing work as employers, colleagues, and members of the legal community. We recognize that we are at our best when we are empowered to proudly be our authentic selves. As members of the legal community, we recognize that we must continue to do our part to ensure the justice system serves the vulnerable and marginalized, and we must continue to advocate for the equal and respectful treatment of all people.

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04/26/2023

Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

Today we celebrate our incredibly talented team of Paralegals, Legal Administrative Assistants, Office Administrators, and other support staff. So much of the tremendous work they do is invisible and behind-the-scenes, but it is absolutely central to our firm’s continued success.

We want to take a moment to recognize and thank them for their commitment and dedication to making Koffman Kalef LLP such a great place to work!

04/17/2023

We are please to congratulate Christin Tschacher on her recent promotion to Director of HR and Operations!

Christin joined the firm in 2018 as HR Manager, and since that time she has significantly contributed to the firm's success by implementing a number of strategies to support our growth and organizational effectiveness.

As Director of HR and Operations, Christin will continue to provide her expertise in creating a positive work environment and ensuring that the firm's operations run smoothly. We thank her for her hard work to ensure the firm continues to thrive!

04/01/2023

For thirty years, our firm has stayed firmly aligned with its founding vision: to provide clients with the highest quality legal services by working closely with them; to be efficient, creative, and innovative in providing legal solutions; and, to continue to foster a culture of congeniality and professionalism at the firm.

As we proudly celebrate our 30th Anniversary, we want to express our gratitude to our industry-leading clients, lawyers, and team members, and thank them for allowing us to be a part of their journey.

03/15/2023

We are proud to announce that 5 of our lawyers have been included in the 2023 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Congratulations to Vik, Pat, Mike, Erin, and Leslie on being recognized by their peers for their professional excellence in their respective fields.

02/28/2023

We are pleased to announce the admission of Robert Parsons to the Firm's Partnership, effective January 1, 2023. This significant professional achievement recognizes his exceptional talent as a lawyer, and unwavering commitment to client success.

Robert is a Partner in the Lending/Insolvency group. He advises Canadian chartered banks, financial institutions, private corporations, private lenders, and borrowers.

Connect with Robert: www.kkbl.com/robet-parsons

01/27/2023

Erin advises clients as a member of the Litigation/Arbitration/Dispute Resolution group. She maintains a general litigation practice focused on commercial litigation matters, including breach of contract claims, shareholder and partnership disputes, breach of fiduciary duty and breach of confidence claims, employment law, and real estate disputes. Erin has represented clients in all levels of court in British Columbia, as well as before administrative tribunals and in private arbitrations.

To find out more or connect with Erin, please visit our website.

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01/09/2023

***POSITION FILLED***

We are looking for an Associate with 4-6 years of broad based tax and trust experience to join our busy Tax/Trusts Team. Ideal candidates have completed the in depth tax course, and have experience in dealing with a variety of tax matters, estate planning, trust and corporate reorganizations.

Interested? Visit our careers page for the complete job description: https://www.kkbl.com/careers

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12/23/2022

UPDATE: Friday December 23..... 9am - 4pm

Our office will be open with reduced hours for the holiday season.

As always, if you need to contact a specific lawyer, please find their contact information on our website:
https://www.kkbl.com/lawyers

12/22/2022

We are pleased to once again sponsor a tree in support of Covenant House Vancouver.

This annual fundraiser is organized by Glowbal Group and dozens of sponsored trees can be found at Glowbal Restaurant! It's great to see that every year there is such great support for this event - that forest seems to keep growing!

We look forward to decorating this tree every year. Thank you so much to our volunteers who organized supplies for and the decorating of our tree!

12/22/2022

Our office will be open with reduced hours for the holiday season.

As always, if you need to contact a specific lawyer, please find their contact information on our website: https://www.kkbl.com/lawyers

10/31/2022

Happy Halloween!

10/21/2022

We are proud to work with in their mission to help reduce food insecurity among children in B.C.'s most vulnerable communities. Kids should not have to worry about where their next meal will come from. Providing kids with sufficient amount of quality food sets them up for success not only in their current situation, but also for all later stages in life.

Especially now, many families are financially forced to rely on school to support programs to provide for their bulk of their children's nutritional needs, but weekends pose a particular challenge as these programs are not available. Backpack Buddies is working to close this gap by providing a weekly bag of food to up to 4,500 families across British Columbia.

We have had the honour of sending two teams to pack bags with Backpack Buddies this year. Thank you to our teams of volunteers who helped pack over 1600 bags of food for kids all over B.C.!

10/18/2022

Karina works with the Corporate/Commercial Practice Group. She advises clients and assists senior counsel on a wide variety of business law matters, and has particular experience working with small businesses, entrepreneurs, start-ups, artists, and digital creators on solutions that help them avoid costly legal mistakes, and increase the growth and profitability of their business.

To find out more or connect with Karina, please visit our website: www.kkbl.com/lawyers

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08/30/2022

*** POSITION CLOSED ***

We are continuing to grow!

We are looking for an Associate with 5+ years commercial litigation experience to join our busy commercial litigation practice. This unique role is akin to an in-house litigation position focused on providing litigation and business advisory services to the firm's solicitors and clients but with the competitive compensation and benefits of private practice. Commercial litigation experience and business acumen are a must.

Interested? Head over to our careers page to read the complete job description or to apply: https://www.kkbl.com/careers

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08/26/2022

We are pleased to announce that Ravinder Ravi Bindra has been included in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada. He is recognized for his work in the areas of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Congratulations Ravi!

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada recognizes associates and other lawyers who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in Canada.

Lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.

08/25/2022

We would like to congratulate the following lawyers named to 2023 The Best Lawyers in Canada list in the following practice areas:

Jim M.J. Alam - Asset-Based Lending Practice, Banking and Finance Law
Vikram Dhir - Securities Law
Patrick J. Julian - Commercial Leasing Law, Real Estate Law
Andrew G. Kadler - Corporate Law
Michael M. Kalef - Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Project Finance Law, Real Estate Law, Structured Finance Law
Daniel B. Newfield - Real Estate Law
David S. Pedlow - Tax Law
Shawn A. Poisson - Banking and Finance Law, Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
Bernard G. Poznanski - Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities Law
Frank W. Quo Vadis - Tax Law
Daniel S. Remick - Real Estate Law
Erin K. Tait - Real Estate Law
Leslie A. Tucker - Banking and Finance Law
Mark E. Wong - Corporate Law

08/25/2022

We are pleased to announce that 14 lawyers have been included in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.

Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in Canada list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.

We would like to congratulate the following lawyers named to 2023 The Best Lawyers in Canada list:

Jim M.J. Alam, Vikram Dhir, Patrick J. Julian, Andrew G. Kadler, Michael M. Kalef, Daniel B. Newfield, David S. Pedlow, Shawn A. Poisson, Bernard G. Poznanski, Frank W. Quo Vadis, Daniel S. Remick, Erin K. Tait, Leslie A. Tucker, Mark E. Wong

08/10/2022

Ryan's practice focuses on tax planning, including estate and succession planning, corporate reorganizations, and business structuring. When necessary, Ryan represents clients in disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency at the Audit, Appeals, and Tax Court levels.

He has experience advising clients on a variety of tax-related matters, including: identifying tax planning opportunities in ongoing business structures; strategic tax planning for mergers & acquisitions, business succession, and post-mortem scenarios; risk assessment and mitigation.

Ryan has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for completing the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course. He was called to the B.C. Bar in 2013.

Visit our website to connect with Ryan and learn more about our Tax/Trusts team: https://www.kkbl.com/ryan-greer

08/09/2022

Ravi advises clients on a broad range of legal matters including property development, acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financings, subdivisions and marketing under the Real Estate Development Marketing Act. In addition to his real estate practice, he also advises clients on various corporate matters including business purchase and sale transactions (asset and share), corporate and limited partnership formations, reorganizations and restructuring of private companies and partnerships. Ravi also has extensive experience negotiating joint venture agreements and shareholders agreements on behalf of his clients.

Ravi is recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada: Ones to Watch (2022) — Vancouver, B.C. for Mergers and Acquisitions law. He was called to the B.C. Bar in 2014.

Connect with Ravi at https://www.kkbl.com/ravinder-bindra, or visit our website to learn more about our Commercial Real Estate & Development or Corporate/Commercial teams.

08/08/2022

We are pleased to announce Ravinder Ravi Bindra & Ryan Greer have been admitted to the partnership. This significant professional achievement recognizes their exceptional talent as lawyers, and commitment to client success in providing forward-thinking, practical solutions for complex commercial transactions.

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07/28/2022

Happy Week Vancouver! This week in particular, we celebrate the voices of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and acknowledge that the work to provide safe and inclusive spaces for all is ongoing.

We also acknowledge that we are part of this ongoing work as employers, co-workers, and members of the legal community. We recognize that we are our best selves when we are empowered to proudly be our authentic selves. As members of the legal community, we recognize that we must continue to do our part to ensure the justice system serves the vulnerable and marginalized, and we must continue to advocate for the equal and respectful treatment of all people.

07/15/2022

UPDATE: All positions have been filled

We are currently seeking a Corporate Commercial Associate to join our team and would like to speak to enthusiastic self-motivated candidates with broad-based corporate/commercial experience, including experience in asset purchases and sales, share transactions, formation and disposal of businesses, corporate reorganizations and restructurings, employment law, technology licensing and intellectual property law.

To learn more about our firm or to apply, please visit www.kkbl.com/careers

07/07/2022

We are proud to support Backpack Buddies B.C. in their mission to help reduce food insecurity among children in B.C.'s most vulnerable communities. Kids should not have to worry about where their next meal will come from. Providing kids with sufficient amount of quality food sets them up for success not only in their current situation, but also for all later stages in life.

Thank you to our group volunteers who spent a couple hours packing 801 bags for kids all over B.C.!

06/29/2022

We are growing!

We have a couple of great opportunities to join our legal support and administrative teams. If you are looking for a collaborative and supportive team environment we want to hear from you!

Check out www.kkbl.com/careers for complete job descriptions.

05/17/2022

We are committed to our team members and we listen to their needs. We want to grow with them. Maintaining a work/life balance in our industry is hard, but we want to make it easier for our team to get that balance. We wanted to share a few examples of how we’re supporting our people.

04/27/2022

Today we celebrate and want to take a moment to recognize our amazing team of Paralegals, Legal Administrative Assistants, Office Administrators, and other support staff. Their commitment, hard work, professionalism, adaptability, and senses of humour are integral to our culture and continued success.

Thank you for all that you do!

04/26/2022

We are pleased to welcome Arjun to the firm! Arjun has a background in real estate and corporate/commercial law, and joins our Lending/Insolvency practice group. Welcome to the team Arjun!

Find out more at http://ow.ly/Ojkg50IRQJU

04/01/2022

Today we celebrate 29 years of Koffman Kalef!

Koffman Kalef was founded on the principles of hard work, excellence, respect, integrity, fairness, accountability, and humility.

Our continued success is lead by our extraordinary team members and their dedication to those principles. Thank you for supporting, celebrating, and entertaining each other everyday, and for continuing to make Koffman Kalef a great place to work.

We also want to express our gratitude to our incredible clients and community partners for letting us be a part of your journey!

03/29/2022

03/29/2022

Our Commercial Real Estate & Development team has extensive experience representing clients in a wide variety of complex real estate transactions, and advising on all phases and types of development projects.

Our industry-leading lawyers have particular experience in:
- Industrial, office, retail, and First Nations leases;
- Real estate financings;
- Purchase & sale transactions;
- Development & implementation of deal & ownership structures;
- Strata wind-ups; and,
- Reporting & compliance matters.

Visit our website to learn more.

06/09/2021

We are excited to congratulate Kulvinder Samrai on his and to announce that he will be joining us as an Associate! 🥂

05/21/2021

Have a great Long Weekend! We will be back in the office on Tuesday, May 25th.

For contact information for any of our lawyers, please visit our website (link in bio).

05/17/2021

We understand the needs of our clients and are committed to meeting those needs. The depth of knowledge and experience of our lawyers allows us to deliver high quality legal services in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Our lawyers practice in select areas of business law, including: Commercial Real Estate & Development, Corporate/Commercial, Lending/Insolvency, Litigation/Arbitration/Dispute Resolution, Securities/Corporate Finance/Mergers & Acquisitions, and Tax/Trusts.

05/06/2021

We are currently seeking a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to provide support to our Commercial Real Estate & Development Team.

Koffman Kalef LLP is a mid-sized business law firm of approximately 30 lawyers located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, practicing in the areas of real estate, banking, securities, corporate/commercial transactions, tax and litigation.

We strive to maintain a client focused, supportive, collegial, team-based culture and are proud of our industry-leading lawyers who are supported by a team of equally talented and committed paralegals and administrative staff.

We offer a welcoming and inclusive work environment, competitive compensation, excellent group benefits, fitness allowance, remote working arrangements and opportunities for personal growth and development.

We are looking for someone with 2+ years of experience. For a complete job description please visit our website, or apply here: https://kkbl.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=15&source=aWQ9Mw%3D%3D

04/28/2021

We are celebrating ✨ ✨ today, and want to take a moment to recognize our amazing team of Paralegals, LAAs, office administrators, and other support staff. This past year has been a bit of a rollercoaster, but their patience and willingness to grow and adapt together has been remarkable. They make the work we do possible, and we would be lost without them.

Thank you! 🥂