Our Team

Our team focuses on delivering clear, practical legal advice tailored to each client’s situation. We also offer support in Mandarin, Cantonese, and Japanese.

Robert Pryer

Robert Pryer

Lawyer / Business Owner

 

English

Call Date : November 13, 1998

Robert has been with the firm since 2001 and has over 20 years of experience serving Vancouver’s immigrant community. Robert is a people-oriented lawyer who connects easily with clients. His practice includes family, corporate and commercial, wills and estates, and criminal law. In addition to his own work, he also works closely with and provides guidance to other lawyers at the firm. Outside the office, Robert enjoys gardening.

Veronece Wun

Veronece Wun

Partner/Lawyer

Cantonese and English

Call Date : May 4, 2021

Veronece joined the team in March 2020 after obtaining a J.D. from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She practises family law, residential tenancy, and estate planning. She provides client-focused, practical legal support in both English and Cantonese. Her work focuses on helping clients through family matters such as child and spousal support, property division, guardianship, and parenting arrangements. In addition to litigation, she also prepares agreements and estate documents.

*Veronece provides legal services through Veronece Wun Law Corporation.

Stella Tao

Stella Tao

Lawyer

 

Chinese and English

Call Date : May 3, 2024

Stella was born in China and moved to Vancouver to pursue a career in law. She first joined Specht and Pryer in 2022 as an articling student. Her past experience as a conference interpreter brings strong communication skills and cultural awareness to her practice. She focuses on family law, wills and estates, and civil litigation. She has successfully represented clients before both the British Columbia Provincial Court and the Supreme Court of British Columbia.

Linas Antanavicius

Linas Antanavicius

Independent Counsel

 

English, Lithuanian, and Russian

Call Date: 2004 (British Columbia)

Linas’s preferred areas of practice are securities and corporate law.

* Linas provides legal services through
Linas Antanavicius, Barrister & Solicitor.

Cathy Li

Cathy Li

Legal Assistant

 

Chinese, Japanese, and English

Cathy was born and raised in China. She immigrated to Vancouver, BC, with her family during her teens. Cathy graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. Cathy started at Specht & Pryer in 2020 after completing the legal office skills program at Vancouver Community Centre. She subsequently obtained a paralegal diploma from Vancouver Community Centre in 2023. Prior to Specht & Pryer, Cathy worked at a major Canadian bank as a representative. In her time off work, Cathy enjoys music and dining out.

Lara Ni

Lara Ni

Legal Assistant

 

Chinese and English

Immigration Consultant identification: R70570

Lara works as a legal assistant but also as an immigration consultant. She helps families and individuals build their future in Canada with professional care. She has been a part of Specht and Pryer since 2017. 

Tomoko Himeoka

Tomoko Himeoka

Translator

 

Japanese and English

Tomoko has been with Specht and Pryer since 2018. She mostly helps with translating documents and emails in the background. She is also a passionate Yogi and kayaker. Tomoko graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

 Shiho Ando

Shiho Ando

Translator

 

Japanese and English

For Japanese-speaking clients, Shiho will be your primary point of contact. She has been working with the firm as a translator since 2019. In addition to her translation work, she is also an experienced insurance and investment advisor. She graduated from Iwate University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

 

Contact Us

We answer the phone in English and Chinese. Please let us know if you require assistance in Cantonese or Japanese.

If you have an appointment at our office after 4 p.m., please call us upon arrival, as the elevators require a pass after that time.

Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Address: #780 - 789 West Pender Street,  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6C 1H2

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