Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Vancouver Business Law Partner
Established in 2005, English Bay Law is a Vancouver-based business law firm dedicated to providing tailored legal solutions for individuals and organizations. Our practice focuses on corporate and commercial law, real estate transactions, and estate planning, with a commitment to fostering long-term client relationships. Through strategic acquisitions of established practices since 2014, we have expanded our expertise while maintaining a boutique approach that prioritizes personalized service. Our team combines deep legal knowledge with practical business insight, serving clients ranging from sole proprietors to corporations across industries such as finance, natural resources, and professional services.We emphasize transparency, efficiency, and proactive advice to help clients navigate complex legal challenges. With over 400 corporate clients relying on us for annual filings and records management, we deliver consistent, high-quality support. Our lawyers extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, real estate conveyancing, and trust structures ensures clients receive actionable strategies aligned with their goals. We operate from a convenient South Granville location, offering accessible yet cost-effective legal services. By integrating the expertise of seasoned professionals like Jonathan Reilly and Michael Altman, we uphold our mission to balance business acumen with legal excellence.
Services
Business Law
Real Estate Law
Wills & Estates
Corporate Records
Family Trusts
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- Over 20 years of experience in business law expertise
- Customized legal solutions for corporate and individual clients
- Acquired multiple established practices since 2014
- Collaborative client approach with boutique service
- Expertise in corporate records management for 400+ companies
Services
Business Law
We provide comprehensive business and corporate law services including incorporations, shareholder agreements, private equity investments, and corporate records management. Our expertise spans mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, and business finance, serving small to medium-sized enterprises across diverse industries.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice covers residential and commercial conveyancing, mortgages, and property transfers. We offer competitive rates through experienced paralegals supervised by legal professionals, supporting investors, developers, and businesses with transactions and financing solutions.
Wills & Estates
We create wills, powers of attorney, and advance directives to ensure clients wishes are legally protected. Our services include estate administration, probate guidance, and tax-efficient trust structures to safeguard assets for future generations.
Corporate Records
We manage annual filings and regulatory compliance for over 400 corporations, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to legal requirements. Our efficient processes reduce administrative burdens while maintaining corporate good standing.
Family Trusts
We design discretionary and special needs trusts to protect beneficiaries with disabilities while preserving eligibility for government assistance. Collaborating with accountants, we create tailored trust deeds and corporate frameworks to optimize family financial planning.
People
Jonathan Reilly
Managing Lawyer
Jonathan specializes in corporate/commercial law with 20+ years of experience. He holds a law degree from UBC and has served as CFO and corporate secretary for mining and wind energy corporations.
Michael Altman
Associate
Michael focuses on wills, estates, and trusts, bringing 30+ years of legal experience. He holds a law degree from Queen's University and is fluent in English, French, and Yiddish.
Questions
What areas of law does English Bay Law Corporation specialize in?
We specialize in business and corporate law, real estate transactions, wills and estates, corporate records management, and family trust structures.
How long has English Bay Law Corporation been in operation?
The firm was established in 2005 by Jonathan Reilly, with practice roots tracing back to the 1950s through acquired practices.
Do you serve individual clients or only businesses?
We serve both individuals and businesses, including sole proprietors, small to medium-sized enterprises, and corporations across various industries.
What makes your firm different from larger law firms?
Our boutique approach allows personalized service, competitive pricing, and direct collaboration with experienced lawyers rather than junior associates.
Can you assist with estate planning for families with special needs?
Yes, we specialize in creating special needs trusts to protect beneficiaries while maintaining eligibility for government assistance programs.
