OUR TEAM
Mark Gingerich
Associate Counsel
● Family
● Litigation
● Legal Research
Mark practices as both a research lawyer and a family lawyer.
Since being called to the bar in 2020, Mark has leveraged over ten years of high-level research experience to bring exceptional strategic insight to the firm’s most complex legal matters.
In family law, Mark strives to achieve the best outcomes for his clients while seeking constructive resolutions. He supports his clients in reaching lasting stability and security.
Education
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
University of Manitoba, 2019
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
University of Otago, 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Providence Theological Seminary, 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Canadian Mennonite University, 2006
Select Representative Work
Co-authored a published article on Carter v. Canada (Attorney General).
Bijan Ahmadian
Senior Counsel
604-269-4819
● Real Estate
● Corporate
● Commercial
● Tax
● Dispute Resolution
Bijan is the founder of the firm. He takes pride in working with the best and the brightest in the legal industry every day.
A lawyer since 2013, Bijan advises his clients on the best structures for minimizing or deferring taxes, reducing liabilities, and increasing options for exiting from an investment.
Bijan combines his experience in real estate, corporate, and tax law with creative strategic thinking to advance his clients’ objectives, particularly in complex business disputes.
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M.) (Tax)
York University, 2021
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
University of British Columbia, 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of British Columbia, 2012
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)
(Engineering Physics)
University of British Columbia, 2007
Select Representative Work
Acted for borrower in a $102m refinancing of shopping mall with multiple institutional tenants.
Acted for purchaser in a $45m structuring, acquisition, and financing of multi-tenanted industrial property.
Acted for seller in complex tax reorganization of multiple entities in anticipation of sale.
Samadi v. Sayari, succeeded in a rare third-party application to remove opposing counsel.
Sabrina Ferrari
Associate Counsel
604-269-4818
● Real Estate
● Corporate
● Commercial
● Land Development
A lawyer since 2004, Sabrina began her career with a boutique firm in BC working mostly with developers and commercial clients. She has worked in private practice, served as in-house counsel, and has also worked as an instructor at SFU teaching Business Law.
Sabrina is a compassionate professional with an exceptional eye for detail. With her years of practice, she brings a well-rounded blend of knowledge and experience.
Education
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
University of Saskatchewan, 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Honors
Trinity Western University, 1999
Select Representative Work
Acted for multi-party partnership in $30m acquisition and financing of residential complex intended for development.
Acted for developer in $23m construction financing for developing ~420,000 sqft of commercial warehouse.
Acted for developers in various consolidation, subdivision, and custom rights of way agreements.
Raquel Brizzi
Paralegal
Raquel Brizzi comes with over a decade of experience as a corporate, commercial, and real-estate paralegal. With her extensive transactional experience in BC, she brings creative and practical solutions that keep deals moving and closing. She excels in fast-paced environments, ensuring transactions stay on track.
Renya Ahmadian
Paralegal
604-900-4321
Renya began her legal career in 2020 after managing a retail department store with over 60 staff. She is a capable and detail-oriented paralegal who keeps the firm and client matters running smoothly, from maintaining corporate minute books to preparing materials for closings and court appearances.
