Areas of Expertise
Education
- LLM in Trust Law, University of Pretoria, South Africa
- LLB, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2006
- WIPO Intellectual Property Law Specialization, University of South Africa
- Certification at National Committee on Accreditation
Year Of Call
- British Columbia, 2022
- South Africa, 2010
Interview on CBC As It Happens about BC Court of Appeal decision on private medical records, April 2023 (at 47:30)
Leon is an accomplished legal advisor with a focus on corporate commercial law as well as real estate and trusts. He brings to Ratcliff considerable expertise, having practiced law in South Africa for 12 years as a private practitioner and as in-house legal counsel at one of Africa’s biggest trust companies.
Leon’s experience includes:
- Drafting, negotiation, and implementation of commercial contracts
- Wills, estates, and trusts
- Real estate transactions, including large-scale commercial and industrial property
- Intellectual property and asset protection
- Dispute resolution
Leon lives with his family on the North Shore. Together, they enjoy exploring local mountains and trails.
- Member, The Law Society of British Columbia
- Member, Canadian Bar Association
- Member, North Shore Bar Association
Year Of Call
- British Columbia, 2022
- South Africa, 2010
Education
- LLM in Trust Law, University of Pretoria, South Africa
- LLB, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2006
- WIPO Intellectual Property Law Specialization, University of South Africa
- Certification at National Committee on Accreditation
