Owen Bird Law Corporation

Owen Bird Law Corporation serves entrepreneurs and mid-sized businesses in British Columbia with strategic, client-focused legal solutions across corporate and commercial matters, real estate transactions and disputes. The firm combines depth of experience with practical guidance to advance deals, resolve conflicts and protect client interests.

The firm is recognized for placing client outcomes at the forefront, with multiple lawyers named in Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, and it maintains an international network through Interlaw that enables coordinated cross-border support for national and international matters.

Owen Bird emphasizes a hands-on, cost-conscious service model, with direct access to principals and senior lawyers, clear communication and practical problem solving that aligns with each client’s goals and timeline.

About Owen Bird Law Corporation

Founded in 1969

42 people in their team

Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

Real Estate

Insurance

Employment & Labor

Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken

English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

Owen Bird delivers comprehensive corporate and commercial services for businesses of all sizes, including general corporate and commercial advice, mergers and acquisitions, securities and governance. The firm structures transactions, negotiates terms, coordinates financing and closes deals, leveraging its integrated team to align legal strategy with business objectives.

Administrative

Admiralty & Maritime

Agriculture

Antitrust

Aviation

Business Registration

Contract

Due Diligence

Franchising

Gaming

Government Contract

Licensing

Merger & Acquisition

Transportation

Venture Capital

Cannabis Law

Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations

International Trade Law

Government Relations & Lobbying

Private Equity

Corporate Governance

Sanctions & Export Controls

Real Estate

Owen Bird advises on residential and commercial real estate transactions, resort and municipal matters, and related financing and development work. The practice guides clients through conveyancing, complex closings and regulatory considerations to facilitate property acquisitions and projects.

Commercial Real Estate

Housing, Construction & Development

Foreclosure

Land Use & Zoning

Landlord & Tenant

Mortgage

Real Estate Due Diligence

Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations

Brokerage

Conveyancing

Insurance

Owen Bird represents insurers and insured clients in coverage disputes, claims handling and related litigation, including property, business interruption and boiler and machinery, construction risk and premises liability claims.

Bad Faith Insurance

Health insurance

Insurance Defense

Insurance Fraud

Life Insurance

Marine Insurance

Property Insurance

Reinsurance

Employment & Labor

Owen Bird counsels both employers and employees on all facets of the employment relationship, from contract drafting and negotiation to termination and wrongful dismissal claims, with attention to regulatory compliance and risk management.

Employment Rights

Hiring & Firing

Job Discrimination

Labor Law

Pension

Retirement

Sexual Harassment

Social Security

Wage & Hour

Wrongful Termination

Whistleblower & Qui Tam

Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Lawsuits & Disputes

Owen Bird handles a broad spectrum of litigation and dispute resolution, including commercial and corporate disputes, maritime claims, labour and employment matters, construction disputes, personal injuries and insurance claims, with an emphasis on pragmatic case management and effective advocacy.

ADR Mediation & Arbitration

Appeal

Class Action

General Litigation

Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Commercial Litigation

Antitrust Litigation

Restructuring & Insolvency

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