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Christina Nguyen
Christina is our student program + onboarding coordinator. She spent much of her career as a legal administrative assistant floater, which has honed her ability to work effectively in a team and jump in wherever needed. She approaches work with a flexible and adaptable attitude. Christina’s experience in the legal industry and as a legal…
Read MoreSection 22 of the Judicial Review Procedure Act: Will Recent Amendments Support or Undermine Legal Pluralism and Indigenous Self-Determination in British Columbia?
On November 24, 2022, legislative changes to the Judicial Review Procedure Act (the “JRPA”) brought section 22 into effect. This section allows for decisions of an Indigenous governing body concerning whether or not to give consent pursuant to agreements made under the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (“DRIPA”) to be judicially reviewed…
Read MoreEquitable is Not Always Fair: Why Minority Shareholders Need Contribution Agreements with Co-Vendors in a Share Purchase Agreement
Contracts enable parties to negotiate and customize the terms of their relationships and transactions recognizing that the default rules may not always align with their mutual goals or their subjective sense of fairness. When multiple shareholders participate in selling their business, the usual provisions of joint and several liability and the equitable right of contribution…
Read MoreLexus Larocque
Lexus is an accounting assistant on our Finance Team. She credits her commercial real estate financing background for her ability to remain calm, cool, and collected in any situation. At work, Lexus enjoys improving existing systems and is committed to maintaining constant evolution for best business practices. Before joining MT+Co., Lexus worked in the commercial…
Read MoreAmanda Brooks
Amanda serves as the executive assistant to MT+Co.’s CEO, Rob Miller, bringing her 15+ years of experience in various industries such as finance, ship repair, engineering, and mining. Amanda excels at wearing many hats and possesses the adaptability to thrive in any situation, ensuring she contributes flexibility, resourcefulness, and organization to her work. WORTH NOTING…
Read MoreRozmin Mitha
Rozmin is a billing coordinator on our Finance Team. Rozmin is collaborative and always open to suggestions that improve organization and systems within the office. Rozmin brings her supportive nature to her role, exercising critical thinking while appreciating the diverse perspectives of her team and the firm as a whole. Rozmin has a background in…
Read MoreÖzge Yazar
Özge is a lawyer in our Litigation + Dispute Resolution Group. She has represented clients as lead counsel at all levels of court in British Columbia, in domestic and international commercial arbitration proceedings, and before administrative tribunals. EXPERTISE Özge’s experience includes disputes regarding natural resources, financial services, real property, shareholders’ rights and remedies, and judicial…
Read MoreChange in our Society (Act): A Summary of Recent Amendments
Introduced in 2016, the British Columbia Societies Act (the “Act”) provides a legal framework for organizations dedicated to a non-profit purpose. Ongoing stakeholder consultations revealed outstanding gaps and concerns in the legislation, which in 2021 led the provincial government to pass Bill 19, the Societies Amendment Act, to improve clarity, transparency, and efficiency in the…
Read MoreBreaking Down the Bench: Analyzing the Supreme Court of Canada’s 2022 Year-in-Review Report
The Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) is the highest court in the country, tasked with interpreting the law and resolving disputes of national importance. Each year, the SCC issues a report summarizing its most significant cases and outlining its judicial activities. The 2022 Year in Review Report (the “Report”) was recently released and provides valuable…
Read MoreJoelle Walker Recognized as Future Star by Benchmark Litigation in the Canada 2023 Awards
Benchmark Litigation has once again recognized Joelle Walker as a Future Star in its Canada 2023 awards. Visit her profile on Benchmark here: bit.ly/3EUl5VL Joelle is the leader of our Litigation + Dispute Resolution Group. Her practice focuses on complex civil litigation, and she represents the interests of businesses and Indigenous organizations with determination, strategic thinking,…
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