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Practice Areas
Our law firm is pleased to provide powerful and professional legal counsel to our clients for a wide variety of matters.
Business & Entrepreneur Law
Real Estate Law
Litigation
Family Law
Immigration Law
Wills & Estates Law
Employment Law
Personal Injury Law
Entertainment Law
- Design and implementation of sound business organizations
- Publishing companies
- Production companies
- Record labels
- Other entertainment organizations
- Drafting or reviewing contracts
- Royalty agreements
- Licensing agreements
- Location release agreements
- Ownership agreements
- Financing arrangements
- Producers
- Distributors
- Talent
- Copyright claims
- Protecting your ideas
- Non-disclosure agreements
- confidentiality agreements
- Non-circumvention agreements
Our Approach
Advocacy does not begin or end in the courtroom. Delivering the results our clients have asked of us relies on a strong appreciation of our client’s goals to deliver practical, focused advice. To achieve the desired outcome efficiently is what I call success.
Results
FEATURED CASES
ONO POKE expands into Mayfair Mall
July 17, 2024
Offering Hawaiian bowls, plates, beverages and more, the traditional taste of the aloha state served by ONO POKE is coming to Mayfair Mall. The expansion to Mayfair Mall,…more
BC corporation purchases shares of minority shareholder for $2.4M
July 16, 2024
In a complex commercial law transaction, a minority corporate shareholder (the “Shareholder”) owning shares in an operating company (the “OpCo”) sold some of its shareholdings back to the…more
Local BC company acquires rights as a franchisee to operate an innovative drone business
June 1, 2024
Local BC company acquires rights to operate a unique commercial glass and facade cleaning business featuring innovative drones that efficiently and effectively wash windows and siding. Velletta Pedersen…more
BC restauranteurs offering specialty pizza acquire assets to expand late-night food options near the University of Victoria
January 12, 2024
A local BC company acquired the equipment of an existing restaurant to expand late-night food options available to the Cedar Hill, Hillside, and Gordon Head communities near the…more
Two popular Vancouver Island restaurants change ownership
November 30, 2023
Two popular Vancouver Island restaurants changed ownership for an aggregate purchase price of $550,000. Key aspects of the two Share Purchase Agreements included vendor take-back financing, transfer of…more
Dunphy v. Boulard, 2023 BCSC 1231
July 18, 2023
This case lies at the intersection of family law and bankruptcy law and touches on the most valuable asset many people own: their pension credits. To provide some…more
Private company completes sale of assets of e-commerce business to international distributor
June 23, 2023
Private company completes the sale of assets of e-commerce e-scooter business to an international distributor. The sale of assets included inventory and intellectual property. Velletta Pedersen Christie represented…more
E-Commerce client finalizes $2.1M international exclusive licensing and distribution deal with global distributor
June 22, 2023
A confidential e-commerce client finalizes a multi-year exclusive licensing and distribution deal with a global distribution company valued at USD $2.1 million dollars. Velletta Pedersen Christie represented the…more
McNally v. School District 61, 2022 BCSC 1671
September 23, 2022
Velletta Pedersen Christie represented one of two School District 61 trustees that had been purportedly suspended by their fellow trustees in early 2022. This matter proceeded by way…more
Krikke v. Slang, 2022 BCPC 159
August 8, 2022
Our firm frequently represents parties in real estate disputes. In this case, the Claimant alleged multiple misrepresentations on a Property Disclosure Statement, as well as claims relating to…more
Reviews
Clients Across Canada and Around the World Trust Velletta Pedersen Christie
Working with Velletta Pedersen Christie Lawyers was a good experience with a positive outcome. First I received solid advice about how to manage the case and how to manage the potential financial burdens of any legal engagement. During the proceedings we had good collaborative discussions that answered all my questions and allowed my own expertise to be included. And best of all, of course, is that their legal expertise won my case. Thanks,
Fantastic law firm. Highly recommend. I've been working with Velleta Pedersen Christie for the last few years and it's always a pleasure. They are fast, and their prices seem very reasonable to me.
Sarah Reid was amazing! She went the extra mile, was always available for my questions and was answering my emails really quickly. Thanks to her I finally received my Canadian Citizenship! After waiting for years she unlocked the situation in a few months. Sarah and Rodrigo are really lovely to work with and are really professional. I 100% recommend working with them!
Exceptional law firm and highly recommended! We worked with Natalia on a complex dominos deal for the sale of our house & purchase of next. It was a tight turnaround, though Natalia and her team handled things thoroughly, resulting in a smooth process & successful outcomes. Natalia is highly knowledgeable, articulate, responsive, and committed to clients, to name a few of her standout qualities. We received stellar service & support, which mitigated considerable stress and also reinforces our raving fan review of this firm!
I can’t say enough about how great of an experience I’ve had with this law firm. Caderyn has been amazing to deal with and his team. They are always in constant communication and seeing the bigger picture. If you’re looking for a reputable firm that values relationships you will be in good hands with these guys.
Nicholas Picard provided sound legal advise and the drafting of a cohabitation agreement on a very short timeline. I am very thankful for his dedication to work, and kind and honest manner.
Natalia and team did an outstanding job of helping me with the buy out of my house during a tough separation. They paid great attention to detail and ensured the closure went through seamlessly. .
I've relied on the folks at Velletta Pedersen Christie for over 9 years now, through multiple businesses started and sold. Each time I've engaged their services, I've had timely responses, straightforward advice and most importantly results that are solid. They've saved my bacon a number of times, going above and beyond the call of duty. Simply great people to work with, and their expertise is easily demonstrated.
Valetta Lawyers was extremely professional and provided excellent advice and counsel which resulted in avoiding a $150K litigation suit. I highly recommend using Sankar and team. Very logical and efficient at responding to issues. Thankyou Valletta, you have a customer for life, and you have earned my respect and trust.
Nicholas was a great help, and very affordable and logical. Helped me keep my home and car and negotiate a fair settlement with my ex. Highly recommended!!!
My experience with lawyer Thanh Phan and conveyancer Megan, was exceptional. Phan's detailed explanations and legal wisdom, coupled with Meg's thoroughness and efficiency in handling paperwork, made the process seamless. A standout quality of their service was the personal touch they brought to their professional roles. They went above and beyond their duty, demonstrating a level of care that is rare to find. I highly recommend their services. They're not just experts, but also genuinely care about their clients' best interests.
Our group worked with Sankar Nair to finalize a lease for our new meeting place. He was absolutely indispensable to the process. He reviewed the draft lease in detail with us, recommended a number of changes (almost none of which we would have caught without him), and diplomatically but firmly negotiated them successfully with our landlord. Throughout the process he was the consummate professional: highly competent, a pleasure for us to work with and more than generous with his time. We would hire him again in an instant. - Dave Fern
Our organization had the privilege of working with Sankar Nair. Sankar is highly skilled and knowledgeable in his area of expertise. In addition to doing excellent work on our commercial lease, he was efficient, prompt, respectful, trustworthy, reliable, and understanding. It is an incredible asset to find a lawyer who is both skillful, personable, and caring.
These people are amazing. I live in Alberta but needed a POA created in BC, mortgage & bank documents completed, I also needed real estate documents prepared for closing all this in the past 10 months and Natalia has been nothing but fantastic to deal with. Almost everything was at the last minute, they’ve always come through. Courteous and efficient and always with quick replies to my questions, I just had to sit back and wait. Thanks again for everything
Natalia and Megan were great to work with. They did my real estate purchase closing documents. It felt effortless on my part, they took care of everything and provided me with very concise instructions when they needed something from me.
I had the pleasure to deal with Sarah and Rodrigo and they were both awesome.....I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for any help....
Cadeyrn treated us with the upmost professionalism and respect when other lawyers would not even hear out the situation we were in. As my parents are elderly, he was extremely patient and honest about the least stressful means to resolve the issue. Thank you to Cadeyrn and the team there at Velletta Pedersen Christie.
Always there for me ! Thanks
I had the pleasure of working with Natalia, a phenomenal lawyer, for the purchase of our new home. Her team displayed utmost professionalism, attention to detail, and unwavering support throughout. Thanks to their expertise, the process was incredibly smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend Natalia and her team for anyone seeking an exceptional home-buying experience.
Ms Reid and her team were very helpful with my immigration process which included work permits and PR applications, all during COVID, when processes were changing almost daily. Ms Reid was always up to date and efficient. She was also very reassuring about the entire process and ensured good communication. Thank you
Professional, personal super assisted and always reachable for questions
Attourney Sarah Reed went above and beyond helping me with my immigration from the Us to Canada. I didn’t know where to start looking for a Attourney and I researched and even called a few. After speaking and meeting with her I knew Sarah was the one I could trust and was competent of handling my case. I’m so happy I made the right decision and every thing went smoothly. Sarah did change law offices and took my case with her as my request. She then started working with Rodrigo who assists with all cases. I cant say enough about these two. Rodrigo kept the communication line always open for me and any questions I had he would respond in such a timely manner. I am all done with the Immigration process and am now a full fledged Proud Canadian. I would highly recommend Sarah Reed to my family and friends. If your looking for an immigration lawyer from the USA to Canada I can vouch she’s your Person. Thanks again Sarah and Rodrigo!!
I had the opportunity to work with Sarah Read and she is amazing. Professional, attentive to details and always answering to all my questions. Thanks to her I got my PR and I couldn’t happier than ever. I truly recommend this firm. ✨
Velletta Peterson Christie law has been my go to firm for all my business legal needs. Cadeyrn has been a great lawyer and advisor with my new business. He and Meghan came in and saved me on a very last minute deal. I would recommend this firm to anyone in business.
It was such a pleasure to work with Sankar on cleaning up our legal paperwork (contracts, payment workflow, terms and conditions, etc.). He is very knowledgable and managed to propose clear solutions to a complex sitation and business context. We highly recommend his services, and we're certain you'll have a pleasant experience!
I worked with Sankar Nair on a Client agreement for my new small business. His services were professional, thorough, fast and accessible, all at a more than fair price for the work provided! I highly recommend going to him for any contract and/or entrepreneurial law needs, particularly those looking for advice and help starting your own business! As a young person venturing into business, Sankar made it easy to feel confident in my services and helped ensure I have adequate protection as a sole proprietor.
I have dealt with Caderyn Christie on 2 occasions and the service was on time and flawless. I will soon be dealing with them again and anticipate more excellent service.
I hadn't initially planned on hiring a lawyer, though a friend suggested exploring some options. I'm grateful for her advice which eventually led me to Eric Pedersen. After our initial phone consultation, I decided to retain his services and it was the best decision for my case. Eric is an exceptional lawyer - astute, articulate, highly knowledgeable, diligent, personable, and honest, to name a few fine qualities. His legal expertise is impressive, though I was just as struck by his integrity and tenacity. He kept my best interests at heart, and helped navigate a very difficult situation. Eric is a credit to the law profession. Highly recommended!
I had a great experience with this firm. Would definitely recommend if you have a legal need.
I've dealt with this firm on several occasions and they're always very helpful and easy to deal with.
Nicholas Picard significantly improved my legal situation in a timely manner and at a rate I could afford. He’s a bright and promising young lawyer with fantastic communication skills and the rest of the staff were a pleasure to deal with. Whether it’s a purely family matter, or there’s an additional layer of complexity, this is a firm you can trust.
I have been a client of VPC for the last 8 months and have been very impressed with the attorneys and support staff that have been involved in my file. The communication and responsiveness of the staff at VPC are two of their main strengths. I felt confident that my issue was going to be given the time and energy it required and I was very pleased with the counsel I received. Highly recommend using this firm for any of your legal needs.
Natalia Valletta and Megan Haney did a flawless job handling the purchase of my condominium in Victoria.
I contacted Eric Pedersen, from the Velletta Pedersen Christie firm, because I had some questions regarding an appeal for an insurance company. After meeting with him and explaining the situation, Eric told me what my options were and the possible outcomes. I decided to contract his services to represent me and prepare the appeal. Eric was very thorough. He requested additional information from the insurance company and other third parties involved, and prepared a document that was very clear, pointing out the reasons why the insurance company should reconsider my situation. The result was very positive, and the appeal successful. I am very grateful to Eric and his team, and the way he helped me navigate this situation in such a professional and clear way. NK
You can't go wrong
Sarah Reid did an amazing job with my immigration from the US -> Canada. The pandemic made logistic even more complicated crossing the border and the whole process of getting my permanent residency take a really long time. Sarah was proactive in making sure that we had every form filled out and filed on time so that the process was smooth. I can't imagine my journey of getting PR without Sarah and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an immigration lawyer.
Recently had a B2B contract drawn up and purchased a home a few years ago. Both experiences with our lawyer have been excellent. Top notch communication and deliverables. Very satisfied.
Sent them an email regarding my situation and they got back to me right away! I really appreciate W. Eric Pedersen for giving me a call and helping me out!
I can not recommend this firm enough, I had the privilege to work with Megan T, she went so far above and beyond. If you are looking for a great legal team in Victoria, I recommend this group! Thank you so much for all your assistance again, Megan.
Our company engaged Velletta back in June/21 and we have been working with them since. Our experience has been stellar! We have absolutely nothing but good things to say about Karina Vertlib and her associate, Megan Thibault. Despite the demanding nature of our business flow/transactions, they have always stayed on top of files, maintained consistent communication with us, and often went above and beyond to exceed our expectations. They took the time to understand our business and implemented procedures within their team to streamline the process and serve us better. They are highly knowledgeable, professional, and a true pleasure to work with. We are so pleased and look forward to continuing to work with them. Highly recommended!
My wife and I are incredibly thankful to have found Karina, to help support our journey as a family startup. From the very first call with her team, we were welcomed with open arms and felt supported with honest advice. We seek Karina’s advice on all aspects of our business from contracts to regulatory hurdles. Her work is very high quality, with an incredible turnaround speed, and it hasn’t required a single revision. Without hesitation I would recommend Karina for any legal assistance. You will end up saving yourself more money in the long run with her advice.
Velletta & Company responded to my needs within a short timeline, responding promptly with sound legal advice in an extremely professional manner. This gave me great peace of mind throughout the legal process.
I had never previously had cause to hire an attorney, and so was fairly uncertain in my selection process. However, I am pleased to report that my experience with Valletta and Company proved to be an exceptional one, and that my case was not just won, but handled with grace and expertise. Of particular note was the attorney I worked with personally, Karina Vertlib, who was not only a skilled lawyer, but also patient and charming. Five starts out of five! Would recommend; ask for Karina, and tell her that Carter sent you!
Our lawyer is Gregory T. Rhone, we are very happy to work with him! Detailed explanation, quick response, professional and efficient! Thanks!
Velletta & Company have been a pleasure to work with. They communicate quickly and get the job done fast at a reasonable rate. Very happy with them!
Thanks for all your advice and help on various matters over the past few years.
My husband and I have dealt with Caderyn Christie several times over the years for our legal matters. Caderyn is professional, courteous and responds very quickly to our questions and concerns. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer.
We met with Sankar to help us incorporate our production company. He was so knowledgeable and professional that we've had him draft 3 more contracts to protect our IP. Highly recommend!
This litigation department at this firm has helped me countless times on behalf of my business. They have been consistently prompt, friendly, and professional every time I have interacted with the staff.
Courteous and professional.
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