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Advancing Equity in Legal Education: FACL BC’s Intervention in Irvine v. UBC

January 21, 2026

Advancing Equity in Legal Education: FACL BC’s Intervention in Irvine v. UBC

As pro bono counsel for the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers BC (FACL BC), I am honoured to represent the organization in its application to intervene in the judicial review proceeding Irvine et al. v. University of British Columbia, currently before the Supreme Court of British Columbia.

Mackenzie v. Harken Towing Co. Ltd.: A Landmark Decision on Riparian Rights

January 21, 2026

Mackenzie v. Harken Towing Co. Ltd.: A Landmark Decision on Riparian Rights

Recently, the Supreme Court of British Columbia issued its decision in Mackenzie v. Harken Towing Co. Ltd., 2025 BCSC 2493.

Differing Approaches to Interim Orders: Why Standards Matter

January 19, 2026

Differing Approaches to Interim Orders: Why Standards Matter

I am pleased to share that the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia (CLEBC) has published my paper, “Differing Approaches to Interim Orders in Regulatory Proceedings,” as part of its Practice Point series.

FACLBC Gala Sponsorship

October 8, 2025

FACLBC Gala Sponsorship

Ascendion Law is very proud to once again sponsor the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (BC Branch) annual gala.

CLEBC Interim Remedies and Injunctions Course

September 25, 2025

CLEBC Interim Remedies and Injunctions Course

I am thrilled to announce the program and faculty for the Continuing Legal Education Society of BC (CLEBC): Interim Remedies and Injunctions course, on October 29, 2025.

2025 AV Preeminent Rating and 2025 Platinum Client Champion

2025 AV Preeminent Rating and 2025 Platinum Client Champion

We are very proud to announce that our Principal, Chilwin Cheng, has received the Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ of AV Preeminent®.

Welcome Bianca!

Welcome Bianca!

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Legal Assistant, Bianca Mateiescu, to the Ascendion team.

Successful Misrepresentation Defence

February 8, 2025

Successful Misrepresentation Defence

We recently successfully defended our client, a mortgage broker, against claims of negligence misrepresentation, professional negligence, and fraudulent misrepresentation.

2024 Platinum Client Champion Award

November 6, 2024

2024 Platinum Client Champion Award

I have been recognized with a Platinum Client Champion Award and Martindale-Hubbell Client Review Rating score of 5.0 out of 5.0.

Chilwin Cheng Speaks on Lawyered Podcast

October 31, 2024

Chilwin Cheng Speaks on Lawyered Podcast

Our Principal, Chilwin Cheng, appeared on Lawyered the Podcast, hosted by Husein Panju.

Regulatory Offences and Criminal Prosecutions 2024

September 18, 2024

Regulatory Offences and Criminal Prosecutions 2024

Our Principal, Chilwin Cheng, will be chairing the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia “Regulatory Offences and Criminal Prosecutions 2024” conference.

Micro Learning Videos on ‍Criminal Secondary Liability

Micro Learning Videos on ‍Criminal Secondary Liability

Ascendion Law is proud to partner with the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association to present a series of micro learning videos on ‍Criminal Secondary Liability for Directors, Officers, and Senior Employees.

Upcoming Appeal Cases

Upcoming Appeal Cases

This June, our team will represent our client in two significant appeals.

Ascendion Law & FACL Lunch and Learn Session

Ascendion Law & FACL Lunch and Learn Session

Ascendion Law recently hosted a lunch and learn session in partnership with the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers BC at the Vancouver Club.

Securities Litigation Conference 2024

February 28, 2024

Securities Litigation Conference 2024

Chilwin Cheng is going to be Chairing the upcoming Continuing Legal Education Society of BC Securities Litigation Conference on March 8, 2024.

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