Business Details
Your Trusted Business Law Partner in Richmond
Geocord Law is a business law firm dedicated to providing clear, practical legal solutions that guide clients toward achieving their personal and professional objectives. Based in Richmond, we combine Western legal frameworks with an understanding of Chinese markets to offer tailored strategies for asset protection, business growth, and long-term success. Our team delivers services in both English and Chinese, ensuring accessibility for diverse clients. Specializing in corporate law, commercial transactions, real estate, and estate planning, we focus on minimizing legal complexities while maximizing opportunities for our clients.With experience handling multimillion-dollar deals, corporate restructuring, and nonprofit advisory work, we prioritize transparency, practicality, and client education. Our founder, Richie Wong, actively engages in community development through seminars, radio appearances, and leadership roles in local organizations. We believe legal services should be an investment in peace of mind, not a daunting process, and strive to build trust through expertise and personalized service. Our commitment extends beyond individual cases to strengthening the broader business community through networking and collaboration.
Services
Corporate Law
Commercial Law
Wills & Estate
Real Estate
Family Law
Highlights and features
- We bridge Western and Chinese legal markets with bilingual expertise
- Our team handles complex transactions from multimillion-dollar deals to startups
- We simplify legal processes for practical, actionable solutions
- Founder Richie Wong combines law practice with community leadership roles
- We provide tailored strategies for asset protection and business growth
Services
Corporate Law
We provide comprehensive corporate legal services including company incorporation, shareholder agreements, and corporate restructuring. Our expertise covers Personal Real Estate Corporations, federal companies, and mortgage investment corporations. With experience in tax rollovers and corporate amalgamations, we help businesses at all stages maintain compliance while optimizing their legal structure for growth and asset protection.
Commercial Law
Our commercial law services focus on minimizing legal liability during business transactions. We assist with mergers, acquisitions, investor collaborations, and loan agreements. The team has handled diverse deals across food service, manufacturing, education, and finance sectors. We ensure clear contractual terms while protecting client interests in both domestic and international business dealings.
Wills & Estate
We create customized estate plans to ensure asset distribution according to client wishes. Services include drafting wills, power of attorney documents, and trust agreements. Our team handles international probate registrations and provides guidance on minimizing estate taxes. We help clients achieve peace of mind through comprehensive planning that addresses both personal and business asset protection needs.
Real Estate
Our real estate legal services cover residential, commercial, and land transactions across British Columbia. We handle property conveyancing, zoning applications, and construction financing exceeding $50 million. The team assists with commercial leases, builders liens, and disclosure statements for development projects, ensuring legal compliance while protecting client investments in real property assets.
Family Law
We provide family law services including prenuptial agreements, separation agreements, and divorce applications. Our approach focuses on protecting individual assets while facilitating amicable resolutions. We help clients establish clear legal frameworks for both pre-marital arrangements and post-separation matters, ensuring compliance with Canadian family law regulations while respecting personal circumstances.
People
Richie Wong
Lawyer & Founder
Richie Wong is a business lawyer with expertise in Western and Chinese markets. He provides practical legal solutions for corporate transactions, real estate, and estate planning. Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Putonghua, he actively contributes to community organizations and legal education initiatives.
Henry Cheng
Legal Assistant
Henry Cheng supports the legal team with administrative and procedural tasks. He assists in preparing documentation and maintaining case records while developing his legal career under the guidance of experienced professionals.
Janis Chan
Legal Assistant
Janis Chan provides essential support to the legal team through document preparation and case management. She works closely with lawyers to ensure efficient handling of client matters while building her legal expertise.
Clara Sun
Office Manager
Clara Sun oversees daily office operations and client communications. She ensures smooth administrative functioning of the firm while serving as a primary contact for client inquiries and appointment coordination.
Questions
What areas of law does Geocord Law specialize in?
We specialize in corporate law, commercial transactions, real estate, wills & estate planning, and family law. Our team has particular expertise in cross-cultural legal matters involving Western and Chinese markets.
Do you offer services in languages other than English?
Yes, our team provides legal services in both English and Chinese. Founder Richie Wong is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Putonghua to better serve diverse client needs.
What experience do you have with business transactions?
We have extensive experience handling multimillion-dollar deals across various industries including food service, manufacturing, education, and real estate. Our work includes corporate restructuring, tax rollovers, and secured transactions.
Can you assist with international legal matters?
Yes, we help clients with international probate registrations and cross-border transactions. Our team understands the complexities of international legal frameworks and works to ensure compliance across jurisdictions.
Do you provide community legal education?
Yes, founder Richie Wong regularly hosts seminars on wills and estate planning, participates in radio talk shows, and attends legal conferences to share expertise with broader audiences.
What makes Geocord Law different from other firms?
We combine Western legal expertise with understanding of Chinese markets, offer multilingual services, and focus on practical solutions rather than complex legal jargon. Our founder's community leadership roles also demonstrate our commitment to client-centered service.
