SIDNEY, BRITISH COLUMBIAESTABLISHED 1976

A Peninsula practice.
A personal perspective.

Personal and business law, rooted in the place we call home.

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Sidney's waterfront, with the town, harbour walkway and islands across the water — 01 / OUR NEIGHBOURHOODSidney & the Saanich Peninsula

Wills & estates. Business. Real estate. Marine.Tell us what brings you here

01 / THE PRACTICEPERSONAL & BUSINESS LAW

What can we
help you with?

From your first home to your business's next chapter, our work starts with understanding the matter in front of you.

Speak with our office

Serving Sidney,
the Saanich Peninsula
and the Gulf Islands.

Wills & estates

For the people and plans that matter.

Planning for the future, administering an estate, or understanding your responsibilities as an executor.

Wills, trusts and succession planning
Powers of attorney and representation agreements
Probate and estate administration
Executor guidance and estate disputes

Discuss an estate matter

Business & corporate

From starting out to succession.

Practical advice for the decisions, agreements and transitions involved in owning a business.

Incorporations and corporate organization
Business purchases, sales and succession
Shareholder agreements and commercial contracts
Ongoing corporate matters

Discuss your business

Real estate

For your home, property or investment.

Guidance through residential and commercial transactions, with attention to the details that matter.

Purchases, sales, mortgages and refinancing
Development, subdivision and zoning
Commercial leases
Easements and rights-of-way

Discuss your property

Marine

A practice shaped by life on the coast.

Advice for vessel owners and British Columbia's fishing industry.

Vessel purchases and sales
Fishing licences and quota matters
Vessel charters and shipbuilding contracts
Agreements with fish processors

Discuss a marine matter

02 / OUR PEOPLEINTRODUCTIONS, BEFORE THE FIRST MEETING

Know who you're
working with.

Three different paths to the Peninsula. A personal approach to the work.

01 / DALE

Dale Henley

Wills & estates, real estate and business law.

02 / CHRIS

Christopher Straub

Business, real estate and estate planning.

03 / WILL

William E. Perkinson

Real estate, wills & estates and business matters.

There is a team behind every matter.

Meet the support staff

03 / OUR ROOTSSIDNEY, THEN & NOW

IT BEGAN IN1976.

Dale Henley opens his Sidney practice.

A local practice.
A lasting connection.

Dale opened his Sidney practice in 1976. The firm has grown alongside the community, helping people with the homes, businesses and family decisions that make up life here.

That connection reaches beyond the office. Dale's community involvement has included leadership with the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation and the Saanich Peninsula Primary Health Care Society.

1980Mike Walden joins the practice.

2018The Henley & Straub partnership begins.

Sidney's pier reaching into calm water, with coastal islands on the horizon — 02 / A FAMILIAR VIEWSidney waterfront

04 / BEFORE WE MEET

A conversation
is a good start.

Bring your questions. The first step is to understand your circumstances and discuss the approach, fees and work involved.

Arrange a conversation

What happens at the first meeting?

Explain your circumstances and goals, ask questions, and discuss an initial approach. The firm will also discuss fees and anticipated disbursements, such as registry costs.

Can appointments fit my circumstances?

The firm's website notes that evening, weekend, home and hospital appointments can be arranged. Contact the office to discuss your needs and availability.

What should I include in an initial email?

Your name, a way to reach you and the general type of assistance you need. Please avoid confidential documents or sensitive details until the firm confirms how to proceed. An initial email does not establish a solicitor-client relationship.

05 / CONTACTHENLEY & STRAUB LLP

Let's talk.

250 656 7231 inquiries@henleystraub.com

FIND US IN SIDNEY

201-2377 Bevan Avenue
Sidney, BC V8L 4M9

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OFFICE HOURS

Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Closed on statutory holidays

FROM FURTHER AFIELD

Toll-free: 800 656 7231
Fax: 250 656 0937

The Peninsula & Gulf Islands

Please keep initial enquiries general. Email is not a secure way to send confidential information. Contacting the firm does not create a solicitor-client relationship.

A Peninsula practice.A personal perspective.

What can we help you with?