Profile

Nicholas Ang is a seasoned lawyer with over eight years of experience in the legal field, specializing in corporate commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, real estate law, and litigation. His dedication to client service and meticulous attention to detail have consistently resulted in successful outcomes for his clients. Nicholas is known for his strategic approach and commitment to excellence, ensuring that each client receives personalized and effective legal solutions tailored to their unique needs.

Nicholas is experienced in the areas of contract negotiation and administration, construction litigation, construction mediation, construction dispute resolution, mergers and acquisitions, licensing agreements, employment agreements, and product rights agreement. Nick has an in-depth understanding of businesses and entrepreneurs.

Prior to becoming a Lawyer, Nick worked as a business analyst and information security analyst. He has extensive business knowledge and acumen.

Experience

• Successfully Represented Concrete Subcontractor with several months of unpaid invoices worth about a quarter of a million to bankrupt General Contractor. No formal contract in place, negotiated with Multi-unit development owner representative for a substantial settlement payment while maintaining claim against General Contractor.
• Acted for Major infrastructure developer in major multi-party construction litigation involving a large variety of issues.
• Acted for owners of a construction improvement in resolving a dispute with the general contractor and obtained removal of a lien and settlement of case.
• Acted on behalf of developer of property in Metro Vancouver in action for breach of contract.
• Acted on behalf of Post-Secondary institute in property assessment dispute with Provincial Government.
• Acted on behalf of Canadian-based international snack food company in cross-border product rights dispute with US distributor.
• Acted on behalf of Owner-Developer in action for breach of contract against owner developer of a US-based multi-unit residential building.
• Regularly act on behalf of general contractors, subcontractors, and professionals in advising on contractual terms prior to disputes
• Acted on behalf of dentist with respect to commercial lease terms.
• Acted for developer of several developments against electrical subcontractor in claim for breach of contract.
• Acted on behalf of homeowners in relation to claim against general contractor for breach of contract and negligence.
• Acted on behalf of homeowners in relation to obtaining dismissal of numerous builder’s liens filed by various parties.
• Acted on behalf of a lawyer in dispute with former employer over unpaid invoices.
• Acted on behalf of developer in relation to dispute with project manager over breach of contract.
• Drafted various corporate documents for start-ups, sole business owners, partnerships, and mature businesses.
• Drafted various employment agreements, option agreements, and IP assignment agreements for various individuals.
• Drafted bespoke commercial agreements to govern unique business relations between various stakeholders.

Professional Involvement

Barrister and Solicitor, Law Society of British Columbia
Barrister and Solicitor, Law Society of Ontario
Member of the Canadian Bar Association, British Columbia Branch
Certified Information Services Security Professional, ISC(2) (past)

Education

Bachelor of Commerce, University of British Columbia – 2010
Juris Doctor, Schulich School of Law – 2015

Areas of Expertise

Administrative Tribunals
Business
Construction Litigation
Construction & Engineering Law
Employment Law
Intellectual Property
Crypto Law
Commercial Real Estate
Real Estate
Professional Liability
Startups
Securities