Kornfeld LLP

04/18/2023

Read our updated post on the temporary ban on the purchase by foreign purchasers of residential properties in Canada by Kornfeld LLP lawyers Jordan Langlois and Fay Wong https://buff.ly/3WXX20f

04/11/2023

The team at Kornfeld LLP is looking forward to participating in the Vancouver Sun Run this weekend. Will we see you there?

04/01/2023

Today, at Kornfeld LLP , we celebrate our 30th anniversary, and with it, 30 years of leading legal service as one of Vancouver's top boutique law firms. We're proud of our legacy so far, and look forward to many more years of impact.

03/28/2023

We are looking forward to tonight's . We hope to see you there!

03/20/2023

Our lawyers at Kornfeld LLP look forward to meeting students at the University of British Columbia Peter A. Allard School of Law this week at the school's Career Connections event. We hope to see you there. https://buff.ly/3FAw1cF

03/16/2023

At Kornfeld LLP we are pleased to be a part of the once again. We look forward to this event!

03/09/2023

Kornfeld LLP is proud to support the Arthritis Research Canada ARThritis Soirée for the tenth year in a row. Their research is invaluable for preventing arthritis, facilitating early diagnosis, finding better treatments, and improving quality of life for people with arthritis. https://buff.ly/2FV6yMY

02/28/2023

Projects

At Kornfeld LLP, we advise regional and cross-border real estate developers, owners and investors at each step of the land-development process, helping clients successfully realize a wide variety of projects. Learn about the projects we're working on here:

All Real Estate Projects managed by Kornfeld LLP in Downtown and Greater Vancouver. Find out about The Stanton, Jeffs Residences and Shangri-La, and more...

02/24/2023

Recognition

Kornfeld LLP has been recognized by various independent third party legal guides as a leading litigation and commercial real estate boutique firm in British Columbia. Learn more here:

Kornfeld LLP has been recognized by various independent third party legal guides as a leading litigation and commercial real estate... Read more »

02/07/2023

Kornfeld LLP Announces Nils Preshaw, Devin Lucas, and Lorne Kotler as Partners

We're proud of the complex, exciting work we do at our boutique firm. Read more about the expertise and experience our newest partners add to Kornfeld LLP here:

We are pleased to announce that Nils Preshaw, Devin Lucas and Lorne Kotler have recently become partners at Kornfeld LLP.

01/31/2023

Regulations Released: Federal Government Imposes Temporary Ban on the Purchase by Foreign Purchasers of Residential Properties in Canada

Are you up to speed on the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Regulations that came into effect this month? Read the Kornfeld LLP blog post by Jordan Langlois and Fay Wang

Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Regulations (the “Regulations”) came into force on January 1, 2023.

01/19/2023

UBC Law Students: Join Kornfeld LLP at the Upcoming Large Employer Career Fair

Tonight, our Kornfeld LLP lawyers are looking forward to connecting with the best and brightest students from the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the Large Employer Career Fair. Don't miss it:

UBC law students: Join Kornfeld LLP at the Upcoming Large Employer Career Fair on January 19 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

01/17/2023

UBC Law Students: Join Kornfeld LLP at the Upcoming Large Employer Career Fair

Are you a student at the University of British Columbia's Peter A. Allard School of Law ? Join Kornfeld LLP at the upcoming Large Employer Career Fair:

UBC law students: Join Kornfeld LLP at the Upcoming Large Employer Career Fair on January 19 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

01/11/2023

Congratulations to Lorne Kotler, who became a partner at Kornfeld LLP this year. Learn more about Lorne's expertise here: https://buff.ly/3GM0Ps1 We're glad to have you on the team!

01/10/2023

Congratulations to Devin Lucas, who joined Kornfeld LLP in 2013 after completing his articles with the firm, and became a partner this year. Learn more about his expertise here: https://buff.ly/3ZipfAD

01/09/2023

Regulations Released: Federal Government Imposes Temporary Ban on the Purchase by Foreign Purchasers of Residential Properties in Canada. Read more in this latest post from Kornfeld LLP's Jordan Langlois and Fay Wang: https://buff.ly/3WXX20f

01/07/2023

Congratulations to Nils Preshaw, who became a partner at Kornfeld LLP this year. Learn more about his expertise here: https://buff.ly/3ijL4yQ

01/06/2023

With the close of 2022, we at Kornfeld LLP look back on a year that saw many significant firsts and accomplishments. Happy New Year: We look forward to an energizing and productive 2023. https://buff.ly/3Xd7qB9

01/05/2023

We are pleased to announce that Nils Preshaw, Devin Lucas, and Lorne Kotler have recently become partners at Kornfeld LLP. We look forward to their ongoing contribution to the firm. https://buff.ly/3vGMDdi

12/27/2022

Matthew Sveinson

Welcome Matthew Sveinson, who joined Kornfeld LLP earlier this year. Matthew maintains a general civil litigation practice with a focus on construction disputes, corporate and commercial litigation, and real property disputes. Learn more about Matthew's expertise here:

Matthew Sveinson maintains a general civil litigation practice with a focus on construction disputes, corporate and commercial litigation, and real... Read more »

12/22/2022

Jordan Langlois Appointed New Board Chair for Arthritis Research Canada

Congratulations once again to Kornfeld LLP Partner Jordan Langlois, who was recently appointed as the new Board Chair for Arthritis Research Canada. Read more here:

We are delighted to to share that Kornfeld LLP Partner Jordan Langlois has been appointed as the new Board Chair... Read more »

12/20/2022

Welcome Yan Gao, who joined Kornfeld LLP as an associate on our civil litigation team earlier this year. Learn more about Yan's expertise here: https://buff.ly/3FJC9hU

12/20/2022

Happy Holidays from all of us at . Wishing you and yours all the best this season.

12/01/2022

Want to do large firm work in a small firm environment, all while maintaining time for your life outside of your career? We're hiring an Intermediate-Senior Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant at Kornfeld LLP. Join us, and take the next step in your career https://buff.ly/3iiITva

11/29/2022

The upcoming Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act comes into force on January 1, 2023.

Learn what you need to know in this update from Kornfeld LLP Partner Jordan Langlois https://buff.ly/3VBnwn4

01/04/2022

We are building on our strengths.

This year marks the beginning of a new relationship between two leading BC business law firms, with deep combined experience.

With common roots, our two firms bring together the same values, high standards, and client focus. Reach out if you'd like to learn more.
www.kornfeldllp.com

01/01/2022

The new year makes it official. Kornfeld LLP and Shapray Cramer Fitterman Lamer LLP have merged, with the combined firm operating under the Kornfeld LLP banner.

Our skilled team has deep expertise in business, commercial and real estate law, as well as complex litigation. Our new firm includes 28 accomplished lawyers and we plan to further expand to add to our depth in commercial real estate and corporate commercial services.

Time and again lawyers at both firms have been recognized among Canada's top business and litigation counsel. Together, we are better positioned than ever to help our clients achieve their goals.
Learn More: www.kornfeldllp.com

12/24/2021

Seasons Greetings from the Kornfeld LLP team! We wish everyone a warm and safe holiday season and the best in the year ahead.

12/14/2021

In a recent decision, the B.C. Supreme Court rejected the claim of a co-owner to compel the sale of her jointly owned property. Lana Li describes the matter and offers an alternative ending that would have protected the petitioner's rights. Read the post here: https://kornfeldllp.com/2021/12/unexpected-result-when-you-cant-sell-your-own-property-after-a-separation/

12/06/2021

We are proud to support this important fundraising event!

Kornfeld LLP is Vancouver's law firm for business, commercial and real estate law, as well as complex litigation. Their name is synonymous with many of Vancouver's iconic buildings.

On January 1st, Kornfeld LLP and Shapray Cramer Fitterman Lamer LLP will merge, with the combined firm operating under the Kornfeld LLP banner.

We couldn't be happier with Kornfeld LLP as an MVP sponsor this year for the on February 23!

11/25/2021

The response has been fantastic! We’ve had a lot of great feedback on our news that Kornfeld is joining forces with Shapray Cramer to create a leading BC-focused business law firm. Thank you! Together we’re going to be better positioned than ever to support our clients. To learn more, get in touch.

11/24/2021

Two of Vancouver’s most respected local business law firms are joining forces. We are excited to share that Shapray Cramer and Kornfeld LLP are merging! With the experience you’d find at a much larger firm, and the client focus of a boutique, we’ll be there to support you in commercial real estate law, as well as complex litigation. It all becomes official on January 1.
Read the press release to learn more: https://kornfeldllp.com/2021/11/kornfeld-llp-and-shapray-cramer-fitterman-lamer-llp-merge-to-create-a-leading-b-c-focused-business-law-firm/

11/17/2021

Congratulations to Golden Valley Mines and Royalties Ltd. and Abitibi Royalties Inc. on their recent acquisition by Gold Royalty Corp! Coblin assisted Golden Valley and Abitibi in obtaining court approval of the transaction. Read more: https://kornfeldllp.com/2021/11/congratulations-to-shane-coblin-for-his-role-in-gold-royalty-corp-s-acquisition-of-golden-valley-mines-and-royalties-ltd/

11/08/2021

"...[M]any travel and tourism-based businesses have had to shutter their doors or go into survival mode by reorganizing or trimming staff. However, terminating staff because of a significant decline in business does not frustration of employment contract make, as one travel industry business learned recently," writes Shafik Bhalloo, Kornfeld LLP lawyer and Associate Professor, Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University.

Read more about this recent BC Supreme Court decision: https://kornfeldllp.com/2021/11/covid-19-loss-of-the-market-for-the-kind-of-work-the-employee-was-hired-to-do-does-not-frustration-make/

10/27/2021

Congratulations to Kornfeld LLP litigators, Daniel Hepburn and Nils Preshaw, for their recent win defending a prominent Vancouver developer in the case of A.H.H. Construction v. Washington Properties, 2021 BCSC 1912.
Read a summary of the case: https://kornfeldllp.com/2021/10/vancouver-developer-receives-award-for-interest-lost-on-abusive-lien/

10/20/2021

Kornfeld partner Carol Kerfoot has extensive experience in a broad range of business and real estate transactions, including acquisitions and divestitures, business start-ups and non-institutional financing.

Her understanding of financial information helps her deliver results-focused legal expertise to clients across a variety of sectors. Today, in our Word of Advice series, Carol shares a valuable suggestion on embracing a collaborative approach to solving problems.

She advises clients to tell their lawyers why they want a certain outcome, rather than simply instructing them on what they want done. “And then let your lawyer figure out how to accomplish it,” she says.

To lawyers, especially new ones, Carol suggests that they never shy away from asking their client questions. Even a straightforward query like, “Why do you think it needs to be done this way?” can open up a conversation that evolves a better solution for the client than they originally had in mind.

Carol says, "The most valuable advice we provide as lawyers is not the ex*****on, but identifying the most optimal process to achieve the desired outcome."

09/27/2021

Ideological Distrust of the COVID-19 Vaccine Does Not Make for a Successful Complaint Under the Human Rights Code

"In the case at hand, the Tribunal said while asthma could constitute a physical disability, which is a protected characteristic under the Code, the Complainant did not allege facts that would show that they actually experienced adverse impact," writes Shafik Bhalloo.

Read more about this complaint and the reasoning behind the Human Rights Tribunal to publish its screening decision: https://lnkd.in/gSFpFSvJ

The Tribunal has yet to adjudicate a case where a complainant has experienced adverse impact because they are not fully vaccinated...

09/24/2021

BC companies will be required to maintain a transparency register unless an exemption applies

*BC Companies that must file are required to do so by November 30, 2021.*
Kornfeld LLP Lawyer Mike Nienhuis provides an overview of the BC Land Owner Transparency Act, the Transparency Registry, and Property Transfer Tax Information Collection Regulation; three recent measures taken by the Province of British Columbia to combat money laundering, tax evasion, and similar concerns.
https://kornfeldllp.com/2020/04/transparency-registry-in-bc/

This article provides an overview of three such measures which require the disclosure of ownership of real property or corporations in BC.

09/19/2021

"Electronic Trials and What's Next for BC Courts"
On Wednesday, September 22, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (PT), learn the current status of technology in BC courts, the court's plans going forward to enhance technology, and how to prepare for an electronic trial.
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Program chairs:
Nils Preshaw, Kornfeld LLP
Alexandra Mitretodis, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
Hosted by: The Advocates'​ Society

AGENDA:

9:00 – 9:05 (PT)
Introductory Remarks and Welcome
Nils Preshaw, Kornfeld LLP

9:05 – 9:45 (PT)
Technology Update: The Current State of Technology in British Columbia Courts and Where Are We Going?
Madam Justice Elaine Adair, Supreme Court of British Columbia
Mr. Justice David Masuhara, Supreme Court of British Columbia
Chief Judge Melissa Gillespie, Provincial Court of British Columbia
Moderator: Nils Preshaw, Kornfeld LLP

9:45 – 10:15 (PT)
Electronic Documents
Michelle T. Maniago, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Kaleigh Milinazzo, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
Moderator: Alexandra Mitretodis, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP

10:15 – 10:25 (PT)
Break

10:25 – 11:05
Conducting Electronic Examinations for Discovery
Spencer Charest, Charest Legal Solutions
Chilwin Cheng, Ascendion Law
Moderator: Alexandra Mitretodis, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP

11:05 – 11:10 (PT)
Break

11:10 – 11:55 (PT)
Conduct of the Electronic Trial: Practical Considerations
Mr. Justice Elliot Myers, Supreme Court of British Columbia
Samantha Chang, Dentons LLP
Kate Gower, Gower Modern Law
Moderator: Nils Preshaw, Kornfeld LLP

11:55 – 12:00
Concluding Remarks
Alexandra Mitretodis, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP

REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/gm99yQK5

09/02/2021

Webinar - Real Estate Development on First Nation Lands

Live Webinar! Real Estate Development on First Nations Land

September 28, 2021, join co-chair Mike Nienhuis and faculty in a comprehensive one-day forum. Read our blog for more information: https://kornfeldllp.com/2021/09/webinar-real-estate-development-on-first-nation-lands/

Join Kornfeld LLP Lawyer Michael Nienhuis in a comprehensive one-day forum discussing the unique challenges and opportunities of real estate development on First Nation lands.