At Saanichton Law Group we know that understanding legalese can be a challenge at the best of times. That’s why we take pride in providing our clients with legal services and advice that they can understand without needing a background in law. In this blog, we’ll clarify the difference between a power of attorney (POA) […]
It’s no secret that the real estate market is hotter than ever here on Vancouver Island and across much of British Columbia. Over the past five years, the average price of a single family home on Vancouver Island has increased from $577,000 in October 2020 to $757,300 in October 2021, according to the Vancouver Island […]
For many years, contractors facing long delays in receiving payment for work has been a significant problem in the construction industry across Canada. Currently in some provinces, the “pay when paid” clauses in contracts allow contractors to withhold payment to subcontractors until the contractor has received payment from the owner. Consequently, the Canadian construction industry […]
When searching for a lawyer, you may notice an overwhelming number of law firms to select from. However, not all law businesses are created equal. Subsequently, how do you assess from the enormous list of options who will be right for you and your legal requirements? There are several key points to consider when selecting […]
According to the provincial government a remarkable 98 per cent of all businesses in B.C are small businesses. These small businesses contain more than half of the private sector jobs in the province, providing employment for over a million B.C. residents. With a diverse economy, highly-educated workforce and developed infrastructure, B.C. is an excellent place […]
Purchasing and selling a property can be an exciting and stressful experience. When you hire the right real estate lawyer to guide you through this process with your best interests in mind, they will assure that there are no surprises coming along the way. Our team of lawyers and legal professionals at Saanichton Law Group […]
The following article is a simplified interpretation of various aspects of employment law in British Columbia related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as well as associated effects on the safety of workplaces in the province. We advise readers to visit WorkSafeBC to gain a full understanding of how to best address safety concerns involving COVID-19 […]
At Saanichton Law Group we are proud to serve our community the same way we have done for the last 25 years and counting. Founded in 1996, Saanichton Law Group has been providing Saanichton and the Greater Victoria area with legal services including wills & estates, representation agreements, real estate, power of attorney, mortgages, corporate […]
Arbitration is perhaps the most popular and widely known dispute resolution process and is a useful alternative to the time, costs and complexities associated with litigation. Arbitration is a usually voluntary process that involves a neutral arbitrator examining a dispute between two parties, then rendering a resolution to solve the dispute. Our very own Brad […]
We are excited to announce that our very own Alex Lonergan is featured in this months’ edition of Seaside Magazine, the premier local news and events magazine of the Saanich Peninsula. Originally from New Westminster, Alex joined Saanichton Law Group (SLG) as an articling student in July of last year before being called to the […]