Practice Areas
Sixty-nine services. One point of contact.
Whatever the matter, you deal with one partner who understands the whole picture — not a rotating cast of specialists. Browse by category below, or get in touch and we'll point you to the right place.
Personal legal matters that deserve a lawyer who treats them as more than a file number — from family transitions to protecting what you've built.
Separation, divorce, custody and support arrangements handled with a focus on stability for the whole family, not just the fastest resolution.
Wills, trusts, and powers of attorney built around your actual family and assets — reviewed as both change over time.
Guiding executors and beneficiaries through probate and estate administration with clear timelines and less friction between family members.
Representation after an accident or injury, from initial claim through negotiation or litigation, focused on full and fair recovery.
Defense counsel for individuals facing charges, with the discretion and urgency these matters require at every stage.
Advice and representation for employees facing wrongful dismissal, workplace harassment, or contested severance terms.
Support with permanent residency, work permits, sponsorship, and appeals — explained in plain terms at every step.
Purchase, sale, and refinancing of homes and residential property, closed accurately and on schedule.
Assistance with unfair business practices, collections disputes, and personal debt matters affecting individuals.
From formation to exit, counsel for founders, operators, and boards who need advice that accounts for commercial reality, not just legal risk.
Choosing and structuring the right entity — incorporation, partnership, or joint venture — built around how you'll actually operate and raise capital.
Commercial agreements drafted to prevent disputes, not just document a deal — and negotiated with your leverage in mind.
Board procedures, shareholder agreements, and statutory filings kept current so governance never becomes a liability.
Buy-side and sell-side support through diligence, structuring, and closing — for founders navigating a first exit or a serial acquirer.
Employment agreements, policy design, and terminations handled to keep employers compliant and defensible.
Protecting brand, product, and proprietary know-how through registration, licensing, and enforcement strategy.
Business disputes litigated or resolved with a clear view of commercial outcomes, not just legal victory.
Navigating industry-specific rules so growth doesn't outpace your obligations to regulators.
Proactive review of contracts, policies, and exposure — finding problems before they find you.
Not every dispute belongs in court — and not every dispute should stay out of it. We help you choose the forum that fits the stakes.
Representation through every stage of court proceedings, from pleadings to trial or settlement.
Binding, private resolution for commercial disputes — often faster and less public than court.
Facilitated negotiation aimed at a workable outcome without the cost or delay of litigation.
Direct settlement negotiation grounded in a realistic read of your position and the other side's.
Appellate advocacy for clients seeking to overturn or defend a decision on the merits or the law.
Property matters for owners, tenants, developers, and investors — residential and commercial alike.
Purchases, sales, and refinancing handled with careful title review and on-time closings.
Acquisitions, dispositions, and financing of commercial real estate, structured around your investment strategy.
Commercial and residential leases negotiated to protect your position for the life of the tenancy.
Boundary, title, and co-ownership disputes resolved through negotiation or litigation as needed.
Representation before the Landlord and Tenant Board and in court for both landlords and tenants.
Zoning applications, severances, and municipal approvals for development projects of any scale.
Financial matters where the stakes are precise numbers and hard deadlines.
Structuring transactions and holdings to manage tax exposure proactively, not after the fact.
Objections, appeals, and negotiations with tax authorities on behalf of individuals and businesses.
Guidance through personal or corporate bankruptcy with an eye toward the fastest stable path forward.
Restructuring advice for businesses under financial pressure, including creditor negotiations.
Pursuing outstanding receivables efficiently, from demand letter through enforcement.
Advice for lenders, funds, and financial service providers navigating a shifting regulatory landscape.
Protecting the ideas, brands, and creative work that give your business its edge.
Clearance, filing, and prosecution of trademark applications in Canada and internationally.
Advice on ownership, registration, and enforcement of copyright in creative and technical works.
Coordinated support for patent filing strategy alongside registered patent agents.
Structuring licensing deals that monetize IP while keeping control where you want it.
Confidentiality frameworks and enforcement strategy for know-how that never gets registered.
Workplace matters for employers and employees, handled with an understanding of both sides of the table.
Offer letters and employment agreements drafted to be enforceable and fair.
Handbooks and policies that meet legal obligations without burying your team in process.
Structuring benefit and incentive plans that comply with employment and tax law.
Guidance through investigations and disciplinary action that limits exposure and treats people fairly.
Severance calculation and termination strategy that reduces the risk of a wrongful dismissal claim.
Representation in labor board proceedings, grievances, and union-related disputes.
Compliance obligations that grow more complex every year — kept manageable with a partner who tracks the changes for you.
Sector-specific compliance programs built around the rules that actually apply to your business.
AML policy design and regulatory reporting support for financial and money-services businesses.
Privacy policy, consent, and data-handling advice aligned with Canadian and international standards.
Incident response planning and legal guidance following a breach or security event.
Navigating the licensing and permit process for regulated industries and municipal approvals.
Independent, privileged investigations into internal misconduct or regulatory exposure.
Ongoing counsel for clients who need a lawyer on call, not just on retainer for emergencies.
A direct line to a partner for a quick, candid read on a legal question before it becomes a problem.
Formal written opinions to support financing, governance, or transactional decisions.
Precise drafting of agreements, notices, and corporate documents, built to hold up under scrutiny.
Thorough legal review ahead of a transaction, financing round, or major decision.
Advocacy before Ontario courts and tribunals across our full range of practice areas.
Liaison and advocacy before municipal, provincial, and federal bodies on behalf of clients.
Predictable, ongoing access to counsel for businesses that need a legal partner, not just a vendor.
Specialized areas of law for clients working in specific industries or across borders.
Compliance and liability advice for environmental regulation, assessment, and remediation matters.
Regulatory and commercial advice for healthcare providers, clinics, and health-technology companies.
Contracts, liens, and dispute resolution for owners, contractors, and developers.
Regulatory and transactional support for energy producers, developers, and infrastructure investors.
Advice on shipping, marine cargo, and admiralty matters for clients in trade and logistics.
Rights, licensing, and production agreements for creators, studios, and media companies.
Representation and contract advice for athletes, agents, and sports organizations.
Import, export, and trade compliance advice for businesses operating across borders.
Structuring and closing transactions that span Canadian and foreign jurisdictions.
Formation through financing rounds — agreements, equity structuring, and IP strategy built for startups.
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