Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Whistler & Squamish
At Race and Company and Company, we have dedicated ourselves to providing expert legal counsel and advocacy since 1973. Our firm specializes in personal injury, real estate, family law, business law, and estate planning, serving clients across British Columbia and globally. With offices in Whistler and Squamish, our team combines local knowledge with decades of experience to deliver tailored legal solutions. We prioritize community engagement, supporting local charities and organizations through volunteer efforts and pro bono work.Our commitment to integrity and client-centered service has earned us recognition as Whistler's Best Law Firm for three consecutive years. We approach every case with diligence, ensuring clients receive clear guidance and robust representation. Our contingency fee structure in personal injury cases reflects our confidence in delivering results. By maintaining deep roots in the Sea to Sky Corridor, we offer legal expertise that understands both regional nuances and broader legal landscapes.
Services
Personal Injury
Real Estate
Family Law
Business Law
Wills & Estates
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of combined legal experience in British Columbia
- Our team includes recognized leaders in Whistler's legal community
- We operate on a contingency fee basis for personal injury cases
- Dedicated community involvement through local charity partnerships
- Bilingual legal services available for diverse client needs
What people say
Expert legal representation
Local knowledge advantage
Contingency fee option
Community involvement
Award-winning service
Services
Personal Injury
Our personal injury practice helps clients recover fair compensation for accidents and injuries. We handle car crashes, workplace accidents, and slip-and-fall cases with a contingency fee structure. Our team manages all aspects of claims, from insurance negotiations to court representation, ensuring clients focus solely on recovery while we protect their legal rights.
Real Estate
We provide comprehensive real estate services for residential and commercial transactions. Our expertise covers property purchases, sales, development projects, and complex commercial deals. With deep local knowledge in the Sea to Sky Corridor, we guide clients through zoning regulations, financing, and tax considerations to ensure smooth property transactions.
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses divorce, child custody, and property division matters with sensitivity and expertise. We help clients navigate emotional transitions while protecting their rights and children's interests. Services include separation agreements, spousal support arrangements, and prenuptial agreements tailored to individual family circumstances.
Business Law
We support businesses through all stages from formation to succession planning. Our services include corporate structuring, contract negotiations, and business sales. We provide strategic legal advice for local entrepreneurs and international investors, ensuring compliance with BC regulations while protecting business interests.
Wills & Estates
Our estate planning services protect clients' assets and ensure proper inheritance distribution. We create comprehensive wills, trusts, and powers of attorney while advising on tax implications and business succession. Our lawyers help families avoid common estate planning pitfalls through personalized legal strategies.
People
Karin Emond
Lawyer
Karin Emond specializes in family law with over a decade of experience helping clients navigate divorce and custody matters in Whistler. She focuses on practical solutions that protect clients' interests while minimizing conflict.
Sholto Shaw
Lawyer
Sholto Shaw practices real estate and business law with extensive experience in commercial transactions and property development across British Columbia. He has served the Sea to Sky community since joining the firm in 2007.
Graham C. Laschuk
Lawyer
Graham Laschuk brings 23 years of legal experience to family law cases, advocating passionately for clients' rights in complex custody and property division matters while maintaining professional integrity.
Ryan Kinghorn
Lawyer
Ryan Kinghorn handles personal injury and family law cases, combining litigation skills with compassionate client service. He joined the firm after completing his articling period in 2020.
Esther De Vos
Lawyer
Esther De Vos focuses on estate planning and litigation, helping clients protect assets while resolving disputes efficiently. She joined Race and Company and Company in 2021 after establishing her legal career in the Sea to Sky region.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in personal injury, real estate, family law, business law, and estate planning across British Columbia.
Do you offer contingency fee arrangements?
Yes, we handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs.
How long have you served the Whistler community?
Our firm has provided legal services in Whistler since 1973, with over 50 years of combined local experience.
What makes your real estate services unique?
Our team combines local market expertise with comprehensive legal knowledge for seamless property transactions.
Do you handle cross-border legal matters?
Yes, we serve international clients with property or business interests in British Columbia.
Reviews (4)
Leah McGrath
Nov 13, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Absolutely stoked with Race & Co. I had an urgent matter, phoned them, Hannah at front desk was super friendly and helpful, I was in the office within 20 mins of calling. I had Brie Reilly assist with my matter, who was very professional and helpful with what I needed. Can recommend!
Absolutely stoked with Race & Co. I had an urgent matter, phoned them, Hannah at front desk was super friendly and helpful, I was in the office within 20 mins of calling. I had Brie Reilly assist with my matter, who was very professional and helpful with what I needed. Can recommend!
Ben Thomas
Aug 25, 2017
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Professional, helpful and friendly! Feels like you have a friend as well as a very knowledgeable teammate on your side! I have done many real estate transactions with Sholto over the years and have been very impressed with recent dealings with Kirsten- would highly recommend Race & Co!
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Jun 28, 2017
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We have completed three real estate transactions with Race and Company, and everytime we have had incredible efficient service. The administration and our lawyer Sholto Shaw have been extremely professional. We're impressed!
Marion Anderson
Aug 19, 2015
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Sholto Shaw, lawyer at this Whistler office, came to my legal rescue recently by answering a few real estate questions for me...he didn't have to do it, but he did. Pleasure to work with Sholto.
