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Managing Partner
Managing Partner
Managing Partner

Yan Wang

Yan Wang

ywang@hwlawyers.ca

ywang@hwlawyers.ca

Yan Wang joined Hodder Barristers as a junior associate after her call to the Ontario Bar in 2008. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Western Ontario and a Master of Mathematics from the University of Waterloo. In 2007, she earned her Bachelor of Laws from the University of Western Ontario, with a concentration in Intellectual Property, Information and Technology Law. Yan is fluently bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese. She brings a broad, international perspective shaped by her family roots in China and her secondary education in Britain. During law school summers, she completed a mini-pupillage at a prestigious barristers’ chambers in Lincoln’s Inn, London, England, and an internship with a leading national firm in Beijing, China. Yan is an active member of the Canadian Bar Association, the Ontario Bar Association, and the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers.

Yan Wang joined Hodder Barristers as a junior associate after her call to the Ontario Bar in 2008. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Western Ontario and a Master of Mathematics from the University of Waterloo. In 2007, she earned her Bachelor of Laws from the University of Western Ontario, with a concentration in Intellectual Property, Information and Technology Law. Yan is fluently bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese. She brings a broad, international perspective shaped by her family roots in China and her secondary education in Britain. During law school summers, she completed a mini-pupillage at a prestigious barristers’ chambers in Lincoln’s Inn, London, England, and an internship with a leading national firm in Beijing, China. Yan is an active member of the Canadian Bar Association, the Ontario Bar Association, and the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers.

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“I have a strong passion for assisting entrepreneurs in expanding their businesses. I also take pleasure in guiding creative professionals in advancing their careers. Delivering justice for those who have been treated unfairly truly brings me fulfillment.”

Education
Education
Education
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Yan’s practice is built on a foundation of technical mastery and global legal experience, ensuring sophisticated representation across a variety of commercial and litigation matters.

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University of Western Ontario

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University of Western Ontario

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University of Western Ontario

Contract Disputes Resolution

2002

Secured favorable outcomes in contract disputes.

Contract Disputes Resolution

2002

Secured favorable outcomes in contract disputes.

Contract Disputes Resolution

2002

Secured favorable outcomes in contract disputes.

Criminal Defense Advocacy

2008

Defended clients in criminal cases.

Criminal Defense Advocacy

2008

Defended clients in criminal cases.

Criminal Defense Advocacy

2008

Defended clients in criminal cases.

Family Law Mediation

2015

Resolved custody and divorce disputes.

Family Law Mediation

2015

Resolved custody and divorce disputes.

Family Law Mediation

2015

Resolved custody and divorce disputes.

Blog and articles
Blog and articles
Blog and articles

Perspectives from the Helm

Perspectives from the Helm

Strategic insights on business law, litigation, and transactions from your experienced legal navigators.

Strategic insights on business law, litigation, and transactions from your experienced legal navigators.

6/18/25

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Expropriation in Ontario: What Property Owners Need to Know

Ontario property owners facing expropriation have rights. Learn about the expropriation process, fair compensation, and how to protect your interests.

6/18/25

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Expropriation in Ontario: What Property Owners Need to Know

Ontario property owners facing expropriation have rights. Learn about the expropriation process, fair compensation, and how to protect your interests.

6/18/25

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Expropriation in Ontario: What Property Owners Need to Know

Ontario property owners facing expropriation have rights. Learn about the expropriation process, fair compensation, and how to protect your interests.

6/18/25

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Shareholder Disputes in Ontario: Oppression Remedies & Legal Options

Facing conflicts with business partners? Learn about shareholder disputes, oppression remedies, and legal strategies to protect your interests in Ontario corporations.

6/18/25

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Shareholder Disputes in Ontario: Oppression Remedies & Legal Options

Facing conflicts with business partners? Learn about shareholder disputes, oppression remedies, and legal strategies to protect your interests in Ontario corporations.

6/18/25

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Shareholder Disputes in Ontario: Oppression Remedies & Legal Options

Facing conflicts with business partners? Learn about shareholder disputes, oppression remedies, and legal strategies to protect your interests in Ontario corporations.

6/18/25

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Cross-Border Business Investments: Due Diligence and Execution

Structuring international investments and loan transactions? Learn about cross-border due diligence, deal execution, and protecting your interests in global markets.

6/18/25

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Cross-Border Business Investments: Due Diligence and Execution

Structuring international investments and loan transactions? Learn about cross-border due diligence, deal execution, and protecting your interests in global markets.

6/18/25

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Cross-Border Business Investments: Due Diligence and Execution

Structuring international investments and loan transactions? Learn about cross-border due diligence, deal execution, and protecting your interests in global markets.

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Ready to discuss your legal matter? Reach out today for a consultation. Our multilingual team is here to help in English, Mandarin, or Cantonese.

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Facing a legal challenge? Let’s talk.

Ready to discuss your legal matter? Reach out today for a consultation. Our multilingual team is here to help in English, Mandarin, or Cantonese.

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Facing a legal challenge? Let’s talk.

Ready to discuss your legal matter? Reach out today for a consultation. Our multilingual team is here to help in English, Mandarin, or Cantonese.