Professional Background

Erik Grobler is an Associate in the Commercial and Business Litigation and Insurance Practice Groups at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP.

He moved to British Columbia from South Africa, where he practiced as both a solicitor and barrister in various fields of law, most notably being that of commercial and business litigation.

In his free time, Erik enjoys going to the gym, karaoke, snowboarding, and volunteering in his community.

Erik is fluent in English and Afrikaans.

Education

  • Called to the British Columbia Bar, 2023
  • Certificate of Qualification, National Committee on Accreditation of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada, 2021
  • Attorney with Right of Appearance, High Court of South Africa, 2017
  • Attorney and Notary Public, High Court of South Africa, 2017
  • Bachelor of Laws (with distinction), University of Pretoria, 2014
  • Bachelor of Arts, University of Pretoria, 2012

Rankings + Recognitions

  • Dean’s List for Academic Excellence, University of Pretoria
  • Phatshoane Henney Honor Medal
  • Honorary Academic Colours, University of Pretoria
  • Honorary Sports Colours, University of Pretoria

Memberships

  • Member, Canadian Bar Association
  • Member, Vancouver Bar Association
  • Member, Law Society of British Columbia
  • Member, Law Society of South Africa
  • Member, Golden Key International Honour Society

Community + Volunteering

  • Board Member, West End Coal Harbour Community Policing Centre