Our Results

Chilwin Cheng and the Ascendion Law team have a proven track record of successfully representing clients in significant, reported cases. We serve as counsel at all levels of court in British Columbia and the Supreme Court of Canada, as well as in mediations and before regulatory and administrative tribunals.

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Mortgage Broker Exoneration

Successfully defended a mortgage broker against claims of negligent misrepresentation, professional negligence, and fraudulent misrepresentation. Our client was fully exonerated.

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Land Consolidation Dispute

Defended a prominent investor’s claim in a multi-million dollar land consolidation and development, protecting a certificate of pending litigation.

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Commercial Landlord Victory

Defended a commercial landlord in a leading decision on tenancy abandonment by operation of law.

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Family Asset Protection

Prevented an employer from executing a judgment against the spouse of a former employee, protecting family assets at trial and on appeal.

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Multi-Million Dollar Award for Breach of Employment Contract

We secured a multi-million dollar award for our client against his former employers, obtaining unpaid salary, severance pay, shares, legal costs, and damages.

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Investment Fund Defense

Defended managers and executives of a dealer operating a major investment fund that was the subject of multiple concurrent investigations and prosecutions involving four separate agencies and courts, different banking and securities regulators, and simultaneous civil proceedings brought by clients. All matters were resolved efficiently and discreetly, and the client's book of business remained intact.

Health Professions Act Appeal

Represented a college in a complex appeal involving constitutional principles and the right to control reserved medical titles.

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Securities Commission Precedent

Overturned the BC Securities Commission’s first use of new freeze order provisions, establishing a new industry standard.

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Tax Allegation Defense

Successfully defended a real estate executive against multiple counts of income and excise tax allegations, resulting in exoneration on five of six charges and avoiding jail.

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Rights of Expression & Assembly

Protected clients’ rights and negotiated a collective plea agreement in a high-profile protest case.

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