Missed deadlines, subpar work, or non-performance can seriously jeopardize a contract or relationship. We help businesses and individuals enforce agreements and protect what is at stake. With a clear-eyed assessment and a strategic path forward, we work to resolve contract breaches quickly, minimizing disruption to your operations and bottom line.

Contract Disputes

  • Breach of Contract

    A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to fulfill their agreed-upon duties, essentially, breaching an agreement. The contract could be written or verbal.

    In a business setting, this can involve anything from missed payments to failure to deliver services or goods as promised.

    Outside of business, breaches can arise in everyday situations between friends and family or other situations such as a contractor not completing home renovations, a landlord not addressing repairs as promised, or a service provider canceling without notice. 

    As a Vancouver contract dispute law firm, specializing in breach of agreements or contracts, we provide guidance to businesses and individuals on legal dispute resolutions whether simple or complex.

  • Remedies

    When a breach of contract happens, the non-breaching party may be entitled to legal remedies such as:

    Financial compensation: this may include direct and consequential losses resulting from the breach.

    Injunctive relief: this type of relief prevents a party from acting in a certain manner.

    Specific performance: this is a court order compelling the breaching party to perform exactly as promised in the contract.

    Our experience as a business law firm in Vancouver will clarify what legal remedies are feasible for you or your business.

  • Debtor/Creditor Disputes

    Unpaid debts can disrupt cash flow, stall business growth, and create unnecessary stress.

    Whether you are a business owner chasing overdue accounts or an individual owed money under a private agreement, it is important to have a legal team that understands debt collection laws in BC and how to recover what you are owed efficiently.

    We help clients take control of debt recovery with strategic legal action.

    Our debt recovery services include:

    • Reviewing loan agreements, invoices, or promissory notes

    • Sending formal demand letters to debtors

    • Negotiating repayment terms or settlements

    • Initiating legal proceedings to obtain judgment

    • Enforcing judgments through wage garnishment, liens, or asset seizure

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Legal support for business owners.

In the fast-paced world of business, contracts are essential to protecting your time, resources, and reputation.

But when a business agreement breaks down, whether due to unpaid invoices, delivery delays, or unmet obligations, it can quickly disrupt operations and impact your bottom line.

We step in to solve your business contract disputes.

We help business owners navigate contract disputes efficiently and strategically.

Whether you are dealing with a client who will not pay, a vendor who failed to deliver, or a partner who has gone off-script, we bring clarity, strength, and solutions to the table.

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Legal support for individuals.

We are here to guide individuals through every step of the dispute resolution process.

Whether you are facing a breach of contract (written or verbal), unclear terms, or a complete breakdown in communication, we offer practical legal advice tailored to your goals.

We can help you to understand your rights and obligations under the contract, write demand letters, negotiate a fair settlement, and represent you in mediation, arbitration, or trial.

FAQs

  • The forum to file your breach of contract claim depends on the amount at issue. For claims under $5,000, you should file your claim at the Civil Resolution Tribunal. If your claim is between $5,001 to $35,000, you should file your claim at the Small Claims Court. For claims over $35,000, you have to file your claim at the Supreme Court of BC. Schedule a consultation with us to discuss the best strategy for your case.

  • When one party fails to honour its promises under a binding agreement, that constitutes a breach of contract. Below are some real world examples, illustrating how breaches can occur in varied contexts.

    1. A supplier agrees to ship 100 custom widgets by June 1 but ships only 10, leaving the buyer short of inventory.

    2. A homeowner refuses to release progress payments when milestones are met, triggering a payment dispute.

    3. A painter applies the wrong shade and finishes the surface unevenly, falling below the industry quality standards.

    4. During negotiations, a seller conceals known defects in a machine, inducing the buyer to enter the contract.

  • You can sue someone for breach of contract even if there is no written contract provided certain key elements are met.

    Verbal agreements can form valid contracts if they satisfy key requirements for enforceable contracts:

    • Clear offer and acceptance between parties;

    • Consideration (exchange of value);

    • Certainty of essential terms; and

    • Meeting of the minds

    However, certain agreements in BC are governed by the Law and Equity Act and require contracts in writing in order to be enforceable.

  • A promissory note is a written promise by one party to pay a specified sum of money to another party either on demand or at a set future date. It typical outlines the principal amount, interest rate, maturity date, repayment schedule, and the borrower’s signature.