Sophia Horricks

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Sophia’s practice focuses on commercial litigation, insurance defence and personal injury law. She has appeared before the Provincial Court and Supreme Court of British Columbia.

Sophia joined Mackoff Mohamed as an associate after working as a commercial litigator at another Downtown Vancouver law firm. Called to the bar in June 2018, Sophia studied law at UBC, where she obtained her Juris Doctor and volunteered with Pro Bono Students Canada.

Prior to attending law school, Sophia graduated from McGill University. During undergrad, Sophia was a member of the Women’s Varsity Soccer team. Outside of law, Sophia enjoys running, hiking, spinning and traveling when she can.

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So you Slipped and Fell on a Public Street or Sidewalk – Can You Sue the City?

Sophia Horricks

Dec 21, 2021

So you Slipped and Fell on a Public Street or Sidewalk – Can You Sue the City?

Supreme Court of Canada, has given recent and much needed guidance to those who have injured themselves.

Do British Columbians Have the Right to Cross Private Land to Access a Public Lake?

Sophia Horricks

May 11, 2021

Do British Columbians Have the Right to Cross Private Land to Access a Public Lake?

The Court of Appeal sided with a private landowner in a dispute over public access to public land in reasons for judgment dated March 5,...

Sophia Horricks

Feb 18, 2021

The Duty of Good Faith Revisited

One cannot lie or knowingly deceive one's counterparty in a matter directly linked to the performance of a contract.

The Status of Re-Opening on Litigation in British Columbia

Sophia Horricks

Jul 7, 2020

The Status of Re-Opening on Litigation in British Columbia

Since June 3, 2020, the Supreme Court has posted notices, detailing when and how regular court operations, such as trials, trial management