Brian Cheng Featured on FACL BC Podcast

February 07, 2021 - Owen Bird

Owen Bird civil litigator Brian Cheng was featured as a guest on an episode of The Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL BC) podcast, hosted by Chilwin Cheng.

FACL BC is a diverse coalition of Asian Canadian legal professionals in British Columbia. Its podcast currently features a three-part series on Asian litigators practicing in the Lower Mainland.

As a featured Asian litigator, Brian discusses his experiences with race in the U.S., where he went to law school. He shares what the best (and worst) things are about being able…

Owen Bird is Pleased to Announce New Shareholders to the Firm

January 04, 2021 - Owen Bird

Owen Bird Law Corporation is pleased to announce that Tony Anderson and Brian Cheng became shareholders of the firm effective January 1, 2021. Tony and Brian have made significant contributions to Owen Bird and its clients during their years as associates.

Tony practices in the areas of corporate and commercial law. He has broad experience in representing lenders and borrowers on secured debt financings, construction lending, asset‑based lending, lease financing, acquisition and merger financing, loan syndications and standard operating and term credit facilities.

Brian Cheng is a member of our Litigation Group with a focus on commercial litigation and insurance defence….

Owen Bird Welcomes Heather Frydenlund

November 12, 2020 - Owen Bird

Owen Bird is delighted to announce that Heather Frydenlund has joined our firm as the newest member of our Litigation Law Group. Heather is an associate lawyer with a practice focused primarily on Insolvency and Restructuring Law and Administrative Law.

Heather obtained her Bachelor’s Degree, Economics and Psychology (Double Major) from Simon Fraser University. She then attended the University of Alberta, Faculty of Law and obtained her Juris Doctor in 2015. Heather was called to the Alberta Bar in 2016 and has been employed as an associate at Parlee McLaws LLP in Edmonton, Alberta for the last 5 years. Heather…

Business Interruption. Impact of COVID-19

September 08, 2020 - Gregory Tucker

Business Interruption. Impact of COVID-19

Client and Friends Alert

March 19, 2020 - Owen Bird

Dear clients and friends,

We, like everyone else, are taking the Covid 19 pandemic seriously. As such, the majority of our lawyers and staff will be working remotely.

We would ask that you contact your lawyer at the firm directly using either e-mail or their direct dial number. Our goal is to provide prompt and ongoing support to you during this difficult state.

Court matters are all on hold. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia has ordered the suspension of all regular operations, effective immediately until further notice. All regular hearings are adjourned.

At all times,…

Brian Cheng presents at UBC Allard School of Law

March 11, 2020 - Owen Bird

Brian Cheng presented at the UBC Allard School of Law’s first inaugural speed mentoring event co-hosted by the UBC Graduate Law Students’ Society and the Global Lawyers of Canada on March 11, 2020. The event was well attended by international lawyers and law students.

As a lawyer who practiced in the United States before returning to Canada, Brian spoke about the unique opportunities in and challenges of practicing law in Canada. He continues to be licensed to practice in the State of Washington and is called to the bar of British Columbia. While fulfilling the prerequisites to take the B.C. bar exam, Brian completed his Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree at UBC.​

Jocelyn Bellerud Assumes New Leadership Role for Interlaw’s North American Region

January 28, 2020 - Owen Bird

Owen Bird is pleased to announce that Jocelyn Bellerud has assumed a new leadership role for Interlaw’s North American Region.  Jocelyn has been appointed Interlaw Next Gen Special Business Team Regional Chair for North America.  Jocelyn continues to serve as Interlaw Mergers & Acquisitions Special Business Team Regional Co-Chair for North America.

Owen Bird is extremely proud of its relationship with Interlaw and the international connections it offers to our clients.  Interlaw is an international network of corporate and commercial independent law firms, active in 140 different cities worldwide.

Owen Bird welcomes new firm shareholder

January 06, 2020 - Owen Bird

Owen Bird Law Corporation is pleased to announce that Katharina Spotzl became a shareholder of the firm effective January 1, 2020.

Katharina practices in the areas of corporate/commercial, real estate, lending and trade-mark law, where she acts for individuals, businesses, private lender and financial institutions. Whether preparing and negotiating contracts, acting for clients in financing transactions or advising clients on shareholder or partnership agreements, Katharina is known for her forward-thinking approach to helping people achieve their goals efficiently and cost-effectively.

Congratulations, Katharina!

Alan Frydenlund Q.C. Presented with Interlaw Lifetime Achievement Award

December 18, 2019 - Owen Bird

The lawyers and staff of Owen Bird Law Corporation wish to congratulate Alan Frydenlund on his recent Interlaw Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to those who have “given above and beyond to lnterlaw over many years of service”.

Announced at the 2019 Annual Global Meeting in Beijing, Interlaw Chair Glenn Cunningham noted that while lifetime awards are rarely given, Alan was certainly deserving:

“His long-standing service to lnterlaw has been exemplary. His service to the board in many capacities and his friendship to everybody, especially those that have found themselves on the West coast of Canada, is legendary.”

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