Jonathan Reilly
Managing Lawyer
jonathan.reilly@englishbaylaw.ca
Jonathan’s practice is focussed on corporate/commercial law.
Jonathan obtained his LL.B. from the University of British Columbia and was called to the B.C. bar in 2003. He also obtained a Master of Arts (Theological Studies) from Regent College, and a BBA from Wilfrid Laurier University.
Between obtaining his BBA and his LL.B., Jonathan was elected to the Board of a $600 million credit union where he served for three years. This experience taught him the client perspective, and what clients require from their legal counsel beyond pure legal advice.
Before founding English Bay Law Corporation in 2005, Jonathan articled with a large regional law firm and worked as an associate for a Vancouver boutique. He began his legal career as a paralegal for Freshfields in London, England. There, he worked on complex M&A and securities matters for two years. By working on complex purchase and sale transactions from start to finish, he was able to gain an integrated and detailed understanding of the organic relationship between all aspects of a transaction from the initial due diligence, through drafting the SPA to boxing the warranties and other aspects of a transaction.
In addition to running a law firm, Jonathan has also served as Director, CFO and Corporate Secretary of a mining corporation, and Secretary of a wind energy corporation.
Professional Activities:
Member, Law Society of British Columbia (2002 to present);
Director, DFO & Corporate Secretary, New Destiny Mining Corp. (2009)
Member, Canadian Bar Association and the Securities, Corporate, Business Law and Charities sub-sections (2003 – 2011)
Corporate Secretary, NaiKun Wind Energy Group Ltd. (2007)
Member, The Institute of Canadian Directors (2005 – 2006)
Director, HEPCOE Credit Union (now Meridian Credit Union) (1992 – 1995)
Some Other Activities:
Director of Operations, BC Hockey High Performance Program Provincial Tournaments for various U-17, U-16 and U-15 teams (2011 – 2016)
Manager, Greater Vancouver Canadians of the BC Hockey Major Midget League (2011 – 2013)
Coach, Assistant Coach for various BC minor hockey teams (1998 – 1999, 2008 – 2021)
Director and Board Chair, Pacific Dreams Theatre Society (2006 – 2007)
Recent Media:
“Shareholder’s agreement key to resolving conflict, impasse”
“Planning key to avoiding probate fee ordeal for B.C. executors”
“Changes aimed at fighting money laundering raise privacy concerns”
“B.C. condo-flipping register ‘one more pressure’ on the market”
“Companies need clear idea of assets, liabilities before dissolving”
“Money laundered before it enters B.C. housing market: Reilly”
“Costs, requirements of new real estate transparency law concerning”
“Planning, advice may help mitigate joint tenancy tax issues”
“Recent steps having little effect on B.C. housing market stability”
“Detailed agreement key when creating a partnership structure"
“Anonymous tip line not ideal for tackling systemic real estate issues”
“Vancouver rules for short-term rentals to ease city's vacancy rate: Mayor”
“Securities law compliance vital for private firms raising money”
“Complete corporate records more than just filing annual returns”
“Crucial for business owners to give thought to succession plan”
“Vancouver Vacancy Tax to Impact Retirees, Purchases in 2018”
“Trust, Communication Key When Creating Estate Planning Agreements”
“Legal, Financial Due Diligence Vital Part of Buying a Business”
“Corporate Solicitor, Tax Expert Integral to Family Trust Plan”
“Multiple Wills Could Prove Useful for Some B.C. Businesses”
“Implementation of the New Tax Creates Problems for B.C. Homebuyers”
Michael Altman
Associate
michael.altman@englishbaylaw.ca
In 1980, immediately after Articling in Ontario, Michael came to British Columbia to practice law and practiced steadily until deciding to try early retirement. Having decided that the joys of practice exceeded the tribulations of retirement, we are pleased that he has returned to practice in our Wills, Estates, and Family Trusts Department.
Michael is fluent in English, French, and Yiddish. He completed his law degree at Queen's University following which he Articled in Ontario and was called to the Bar of the Law Society of Upper Canada in 1980. Immediately after his call he came to British Columbia where he was licensed to practice law for 31 years both in private practice and in-house. We are pleased to have someone with his legal and life experience, and sense of humour, on our team.
Professional Activities:
Member, Law Society of British Columbia (1980 to 2011, 2018-current )
Member, Law Society of Upper Canada (1980)
