Anna Chen

Located within the dynamic team at Gowling WLG's global Private Client Services Group, Anna Chen excels as a litigation attorney with a sharp focus on estate law and the intricacies of estate litigation. Her expertise shines when handling conflicts related to wills, trusts, inheritances, the administration of estates, and the division of family property. Anna's approach is comprehensive, guiding clients through the resolution process via negotiation, mediation, and litigation when it becomes indispensable.

In her role, Anna advocates for a diverse clientele, including executors, administrators, trustees, heirs, and beneficiaries, tirelessly working to prosecute and defend claims in alignment with her clients' best interests. Her proficiency in estate litigation is vast, offering counsel on issues ranging from unjust enrichment claims and executor or trustee removal applications to the validation or challenge of wills and trusts. Her practice also encompasses guardianship applications, dependants' support claims, and court proceedings for the interpretation of wills and related documents, among other complexities.

Beyond the realm of estate litigation, Anna delves into family law, addressing property division, spousal support disputes, and family law claims against estates. Her keen interest lies in the confluence of estate and family law, where she skillfully navigates the intersections to provide holistic legal solutions.

Anna's legal acumen has not gone unnoticed, with her being recognized as a "One to Watch" by Best Lawyers in Canada for both 2023 and 2024. Her journey in law began with her admission to the bar in British Columbia in 2015, followed by Ontario in 2018. Her educational foundation includes a Juris Doctor from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Political Science from the University of British Columbia.

Dedicated to giving back to the community, Anna has been involved with the Committee4Her initiative of Look Good Feel Better, and she has contributed her skills to Pro Bono Ontario. Her commitment extends to professional memberships in the Canadian Bar Association, where she actively participates in the Wills, Estates and Trusts Section, and the Elder Law and Family Law Sections, showcasing her dedication to her fields of expertise.