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Edwards, Kenny & Bray LLP (“EKB”) is a Vancouver, British Columbia, law firm offering a broad range of legal services tailored to the needs of its clients.

c companies, professional partnerships and credit unions. EKB has strong ties to firms around the world through its membership in Globalaw, a world-wide network of 106 independent law firms with over 4,500 lawyers in 160 cities, which allows the firm to serve its clients wherever their business takes them. For almost 50 years, EKB has maintained a professional, congenial, supportive environment in which talented lawyers and students can excel and build distinguished careers.

03/21/2022

We are pleased to welcome Nathan Cramer to the firm as an associate.

Nathan practices business law as well as entertainment law and assists clients on corporate, transactional, and entertainment industry-specific matters. His work includes mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property licensing, and advising on corporate governance issues and commercial matters.

Join us in welcoming Nathan to EKB! https://bit.ly/3ipe1pD

12/14/2021

We are proud to announce that Jindy Bhalla, partner and business lawyer at EKB, recently received the designation of Queen’s Counsel (Q.C.).

The Q.C. designation recognizes lawyers in British Columbia for distinctive merit and exceptional contributions to the legal profession who demonstrate professional integrity, good character, and excellence in the practice of law. Only 7% of practising B.C. lawyers can be awarded the Q.C. at any given time. Jindy’s appointment continues the long tradition of EKB lawyers being designated as Q.C. Congratulations, Jindy!

Visit our website to read the full announcement: https://bit.ly/3DQLuBv

11/18/2021

Across Canada, provincial governments have been tasked with determining how to safely proceed during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The emergence of proof of vaccination policies has been met with varying degrees of approval and opposition.

In this article Employment Lawyer Kirstn Mase and Student-at-Law Hailey Pattenenden discuss the BCHRT's decision to dismiss complaints alleging discrimination in connection with vaccine requirements.

https://bit.ly/3wYF2Xw

10/25/2021

We are pleased to welcome Associate Gurvir Sandhu to our firm:

http://www.ekb.com/gurvir-sandhu-joins-ekb-as-an-associate/

Gurvir is a business lawyer with a focus on advising technology, natural resource, and mining companies.
He has assisted clients with corporate governance, securities compliance, mergers, and acquisitions, as well as general corporate commercial matters.

Welcome to EKB, Gurvir!

08/30/2021

British Columbia’s Wills Estates and Succession Act (“WESA”) sets out specific formal requirements for preparing a valid Will in British Columbia. Section 58 of WESA gives the court the power to order that a document or other record that does not comply with the formal requirements of WESA be effective to govern the disposal of a deceased person’s property.

Allison Sharkey explores what will-makers and executors should know: http://www.ekb.com/court-orders-curing-deficiencies-in-wills-what-will-makers-and-executors-should-know/

07/16/2021

Joint ownership of a bank account, investment account, home or other asset provides a useful tool to achieve unique estate planning outcomes. However, it can frequently give rise to problems.

Thomas Clarke, partner, and Jordan Gin, articled student, explore the unexpected consequences of joint ownership: http://www.ekb.com/joint-ownership-bank-account-investments-home-with-chilld/

07/05/2021

Executors should be aware of required waiting periods before distributing estate assets and further complications caused by the suspension of limitation periods in response to COVID-19: http://www.ekb.com/executor-will-distributing-estate-assets-british-columbia/

In this article, Litigator and Estate Lawyer Allison Sharkey and Designated Estates Paralegal Alina Nuttall discuss implications of the suspension of limitation periods for the distribution of and potential claims against estates in British Columbia.

06/21/2021

Employers in Ontario should be aware of an important decision from the Court of Appeal for Ontario that may invalidate termination provisions in existing employment contracts: http://www.ekb.com/ontario-employment-agreements-waksdale-decision/

In this article, Employment Lawyer Kirstn Mase and Student-at-Law Jolene Sanderson outline the facts of the case, the court's decision, and the takeaways for employers and businesses operating in Ontario.

06/15/2021

If an employee has an adverse reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine, are they entitled to compensation under WorkSafeBC?

Employment Lawyer Kirstn Mase explores comments from WorkSafeBC on how compensation will be determined: http://www.ekb.com/adverse-reactions-covid-19-vaccinations-compensable-worksafebc/

06/14/2021

We are pleased to welcome Entertainment Lawyer Sarah Bell-Etkin to our firm: http://www.ekb.com/entertainment-lawyer-sarah-bell-etkin-joins-ekb/

Sarah is a business lawyer focusing on the entertainment industry. She acts as production counsel and represents filmmakers, from independent producers to major networks, skillfully guiding her clients through the adventure of filmmaking.

Welcome to EKB, Sarah!

06/04/2021

The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has recently issued two noteworthy screening decisions involving mask-wearing complaints.

In this article, Employment Lawyer Kirstn Mase and Student-at-Law Jolene Sanderson unpack these decisions and outline the key takeaways for businesses: http://www.ekb.com/bc-human-rights-tribunals-mask-wearing-covid-19/

As the COVID-19 restrictions ease and more people return to the workplace, employers need to be aware of the grounds for discrimination in employment as they relate to mask-wearing enforcement and other COVID-19 related issues.

05/27/2021

Although the pandemic may be coming to an end, credit unions will continue to enjoy the flexibility of electronic meetings on a permanent basis.

Peter Brown, partner, and Lauren Frederick, associate, explain these new provisions and what they mean for credit unions in B.C. in this article: http://www.ekb.com/electronic-meetings-credit-unions-allowed-permanently/

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Edwards, Kenny & Bray LLP is a full-service law firm located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. First established in 1965 by Jack T. Edwards Q.C. and John C. Bouck, with Brent D. Kenny Q.C. joining soon after, EKB now has 27 lawyers. The firm provides timely, precise, cost-effective advice and representation on legal matters to individuals, small businesses, multi-national corporations, public companies, professional partnerships and credit unions. EKB has strong ties to firms around the world through its membership in Globalaw, a world-wide network of 106 independent law firms with over 4,500 lawyers in 160 cities, which allows the firm to serve its clients wherever their business takes them. For almost 50 years, EKB has maintained a professional, congenial, supportive environment in which talented lawyers and students can excel and build distinguished careers.