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Karissa Kelln
Karissa is a senior associate in our Indigenous Law Group, working with Indigenous Nations to achieve their business objectives. Karissa also works with forward-thinking businesses looking to partner with Indigenous Nations. Karissa is a strong listener and communicator. She is knowledgeable about how her clients prefer to conduct business and the unique considerations that go…
Read MoreFarwell to our 2023 Summer Students!
Last month, we said goodbye (for now) to our five incredible summer students. For the past four months, we have had the pleasure of working with Chésa Abma-Slade, Josh Regnier, Jacob Caouette, Jaime Hills, and Amy Kaustinen. When asked about the best parts of their summer at MT+Co. the answer was unanimous: the people, the supportive environment, and (most importantly)…
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 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 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 MoreQ1 Workplace Law Update
The first quarter of 2023 has brought several interesting updates to the area of workplace law. This article focuses on the legislative updates that stand to have the greatest impact on BC employers and employees: the adoption of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a provincial statutory holiday; the implementation of pay transparency…
Read MoreSpencer Cowen
Spencer is the executive assistant to two of our Victoria lawyers. Spencer is eager to learn and assist, bringing fresh eyes and an outside perspective to her role. She has a keen eye for detail, enjoys streamlining and improving systems, and strives for swift and accurate completion of projects. Spencer brings years of experience in…
Read MoreRental Space Available
Located in the heart of the business district in Vancouver, one block off Georgia and Granville street, this central building is situated to provide easy access to Downtown Vancouver and Yaletown. The second-floor office space, designed by Perkins & Will, is an open office concept and is currently a shared space. In 2019, the space…
Read MoreMT+Co.’s Three Newest Principals!
We are excited to announce three of MT+Co.’s newest Principal Lawyers at the firm. Congratulations to Connor Levy, Emily Savage, and Myles Brown on this incredible accomplishment! Connor takes pride in the strides made by the Workplace Law Group. The broad nature of his practice allows him to work with everyone at the firm, which…
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