In Ontario, most legal claims are subject to the basic two-year limitation period set out in Section 4 of the Limitations Act, 2002, SO 2002, c 24, Sch B (the “Limitations Act”). This basic limitation period requires legal claims to...
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Christopher obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law in June 2022. Prior to law school, Christopher completed a Bachelor of Arts degree specializing in philosophy at the University of Toronto, and a Master of Arts degree in philosophy at the University of Western Ontario.
Christopher joined de VRIES LITIGATION LLP in August 2022 as an articling student and remained with the firm after his call to the bar in June 2023. As an estate litigator, Christopher is notable for his sharp insight and strong communication skills. Christopher is a welcome addition to the de VRIES LITIGATION LLP team!
In his spare time, Christopher enjoys playing squash, playing guitar, and listening to history podcasts.
Related Blogs/Papers
MAiD and Mental Illness: A Cautionary Tale
To learn more about medical assistance in dying and estate planning, check out the following paper co-authored by Justin W. de Vries and Christopher Cook: MAiD and Mental Illness: A Cautionary Tale. This paper was published by the Law Society...
read moreReasons for Exercising Discretion
In a discretionary trust, the trustees are given complete discretion concerning distributions of income or capital. The trustees may have the discretion to choose the timing of the distributions, as well as the recipients, amounts, and conditions of the distributions. ...
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