Peter Gorgopa

At Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP, Peter Gorgopa serves as Counsel within both the Corporate Commercial and Wills and Estates Practice Groups, distinguished by his commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and personalized attention tailored to each client's unique requirements.

Peter Gorgopa's legal acumen encompasses advising both individuals and corporations on a diverse array of issues. He excels in designing the structure of various business formations such as corporations, partnerships, and joint ventures. He is adept at crafting essential agreements for buying and selling, shareholder arrangements, and partnerships. Peter's expertise extends to overseeing the negotiation and finalization of business transfers and asset deals, as well as steering corporate restructurings. His proficiency in drafting construction contracts, inclusive of financing aspects and public-private partnerships, is notable. Additionally, Peter is skilled in formulating employment contracts and offers sage advice on maintaining harmonious employer-employee relationships.

His prowess is not limited to corporate law; Peter also boasts a vibrant real estate practice catering to both commercial and personal needs. He is well-versed in commercial leasing, lending for commercial and residential projects, real estate development, and the buying and selling of real estate properties.

In the realm of wills and estates, Peter's expertise is comprehensive, guiding clients through estate planning, business succession, and tax planning with strategies that include wills, trusts, and representation agreements to meet their specific goals.

Peter Gorgopa's academic journey laid the groundwork for his professional success. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of British Columbia in 1981, he went on to complete his Bachelor of Laws at Dalhousie Law School in 1984. The following year, he was called to the British Columbia Bar, marking the beginning of his distinguished legal career.

His practice areas are broad, spanning Corporate Commercial, Wills and Estates, Commercial Real Estate, Employment and Labour, to Construction and Infrastructure Law, reflecting a versatile and comprehensive approach to legal practice.