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Practice Manager (Legal Assistant) Corporate/Commercial – Victoria
ABOUT THE ROLE We call our legal assistants “Practice Managers” to signal the elevated level of ownership they take in supporting the team’s success. Our Practice Managers are deeply integrated into our legal files, helping to coordinate the bigger picture and support client care by participating in client meetings, transaction calls, and logistics planning with…
Read MoreRielle Gobbett
Rielle joins MT+Co. as a summer student and looks forward to working with each of our practice groups, with a particular interest in our Litigation + Dispute Resolution, Business Law, and Indigenous Law Groups. EXPERTISE While attending law school, Rielle is involved in the Health Law and Environmental Law clubs. Additionally, she works as an…
Read MoreClayton Bragg
Clayton joins MT+Co. as a summer student in our Vancouver office. He is eager to explore all areas of law, with a particular interest in our Litigation + Dispute Resolution Group. EXPERTISE While in law school, Clayton worked as a research assistant to Professor Rebeca Macias Gimenez on a project titled “Realizing Indigenous Jurisdiction for…
Read MoreAbby Comeau
Abby is a practice manager who acts as a float across all practice groups. She is flexible, adaptable, and has exceptional attention to detail. Abby uses these skills to recognize and meet her lawyers’ specific needs. She ensures the smooth day-to-day operation of her lawyer’s practice by proactively managing calendars, documents, and communications. Abby has…
Read MoreNo Harm? Still a Foul: BC Court of Appeal Ups Privacy Stakes
Written by: Myles Brown, Nathan Jones, and Sara Sebti In Insurance Corporation of British Columbia v. Ari, 2025 BCCA 131, the British Columbia Court of Appeal set an important precedent regarding damages for privacy breaches under the Privacy Act. The Court confirmed that when someone’s privacy is seriously and deliberately violated, they can receive more…
Read MoreHow to Personally Serve First Nations: Clarification on How to Successfully Serve Legal Documents
Written by: Michaela Pomponio and Rielle Gobbett The William Decision In the B.C. Supreme Court decision of William v. Lake Babine Indian Band, 1999 CanLII 6121 (“William”), the Court set aside a default judgment against Lake Babine Indian Band on the basis that the Nation was not appropriately informed of legal proceedings against it. The…
Read MoreNathan Jones
Nathan is a lawyer in our Litigation + Dispute Resolution Group. He acts for a wide range of clients—from individuals and small businesses to public companies, and everything in between. Known for his proactive approach, Nathan is committed to driving matters forward with practical, results-oriented solutions. Before joining MT+Co., Nathan started his career at a…
Read MoreCelebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day is June 21. On this day we celebrate and honour the lives, histories, and rich and diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada. There are many opportunities to celebrate and participate. Below is a selected list of events taking place in Vancouver, Toronto, Kelowna, and Vancouver Island…
Read MoreLaura Lefebvre-Kumpf
Laura is a principal lawyer at MT+Co. and leads the Victoria Business Law Group. Laura is a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs, private companies, family-owned businesses, professionals, and Indigenous organizations. Laura’s practice is grounded in connecting with clients and providing thoughtful guidance to businesses navigating growth, change, and opportunity. EXPERTISE Laura’s expertise includes the following: With…
Read MoreWage Hikes and Legal Spikes: What Employers Need to Know About Minimum Wage
Written by Connor Levy and Clayton Bragg On June 1, 2025, British Columbia’s general minimum wage rose from $17.40 to $17.85 per hour, marking a 2.6% increase. This adjustment is based on the Province’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), in accordance with recent amendments to the B.C. Employment Standards Regulation. What’s changed? The annual CPI-based wage…
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