Our Cases

Announcing a Historic Win for Ascendion Law

Ascendion Law has successfully defended the CEO of the former Banks Island Gold Inc. in a second trial...

Appeal in Trans Mountain Pipeline Protest Cases

Ascendion Law will appeal the convictions of 16 protestors found guilty of criminal contempt of court associated with their violation of an injunction...

Appeal to Supreme Court of Canada

Ascendion Law represented eighteen protestors who engaged in the act of civil disobedience at the Burnaby Terminal of the Trans Mountain Pipeline. Despite our efforts, the court convicted our clients. We appealed that conviction.

Ascendion Law Wins in BC's First Mine Spill Prosecution since Mt. Polley

Ascendion Law wins in British Columbia's first mine spill prosecution since Mt. Polley.

Court of Appeal Reverses Securities Commission Freeze Order

Court of Appeal reverses Securities Commission freeze order after Ascendion Law successfully appeals order made without sufficient evidence.

Defending Executives in Historic Prosecution of Mine Spill in B.C.

The Ascendion team returns to Prince Rupert, British Columbia to defend two executives in the only trial associated with an alleged tailings pond spill.

First-Ever Appeal for Freeze Order Powers

Ascendion Law argued the first-ever appeal involving the new freeze order powers of the British Columbia Securities Commission.

Major Award for Client in Breach of Contract Case

Ascendion Law achieved a major award for our client against his former employers.

Significant Acquittals in Mining Prosecution

In a recent case, Chilwin Cheng and Janessa Mason obtained acquittals of all significant charges against two mining company executives in B.C.

Successful Misrepresentation Defence

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

Upcoming Appeal Cases

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