Overview

Magnus Verbrugge is a Barrister & Solicitor with Southern Law LLP in North Vancouver, British Columbia. He works as an investigator, federally regulated employers investigator, commercial investigator, assessor, and provider of governance and organization support and training. He was called to the British Columbia Bar in 1998. In 2024, he was appointed Auditor General for the British Columbia Nurses' Union Ethics Office. Before joining Southern Law, he practiced for more than two decades at a large national law firm, providing financial services and restructuring advice. His experience includes organizational management, corporate governance, complex financial matters and conflict resolution. His current work emphasizes practical, forward-looking solutions, consensus building and common ground, with investigations frequently addressing financial wrongdoing and governance issues. His background also includes mediation and facilitation work alongside investigations and assessments.

Practice Areas

• Investigations
• Federally Regulated Employers Investigations
• Commercial Investigations
• Assessments
• Governance and Organization Support
• Training and Coaching

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1998 (BC)