Biography
When appealing or judicially reviewing refusals, Christian meticulously drafts applications and ensures each case is well prepared. His dedication to keeping up to date with frequent evolutions in applicable policies and jurisprudence allows him to provide clients with up-to-date advice, using an approach grounded in thorough research and careful attention to detail. Christian drafts comprehensive responses to procedural fairness letters, successfully represents clients before the Refugee Appeal Division and the Federal Court, and advocates for clients in refugee claims, requests for Humanitarian and Compassionate relief, and emergency stay of removal motions.
In addition to his role at Kingwell Immigration Law, Christian is a volunteer lawyer for The 519, a City of Toronto agency that provides resources and other support to 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Christian is proud to be a trusted advisor and is part of The 519’s mock hearing program.
Prioritizing transparency, Christian effectively communicates his strategic process to clients, helping them get a comprehensive understanding of his actions and intentions. He is direct and responsive when working with clients, offering straightforward answers to their inquiries and delivering clear advice. Christian recognizes the individuality of each case, tailoring his solutions to address the unique needs of each client while sustaining a high level of flexibility in accommodating their preferred methods of interaction.
Not one to shy away from complex cases, Christian leverages his depth of knowledge in our practice areas to tackle each client’s challenges head-on, ensuring their case is handled with precision and vigilance.