Practice areas
The firm advises on six related areas of law. Matters frequently cross between them, and work is coordinated so that a single question is not answered twice in different ways.
01
Business & Corporate
Counsel for entity formation, governance, commercial agreements and ownership transitions.
- Entity selection, formation and registration
- Operating agreements, bylaws and shareholder arrangements
- Commercial contracts, supply and distribution agreements
02
Commercial Litigation
Representation in contract, partnership and commercial disputes, from early assessment through hearing.
- Early case assessment and merits analysis
- Contract and warranty disputes
- Partnership, shareholder and joint-venture disputes
03
Real Estate & Land Use
Transactional and regulatory support for property acquisition, leasing and development.
- Purchase and sale agreements
- Commercial leasing and lease negotiation
- Title review and encumbrance resolution
04
Employment & Labour
Advice for employers and individuals on contracts, policy, separation and workplace disputes.
- Employment contracts and offer documentation
- Handbooks, policies and workplace procedure
- Restrictive covenants and confidentiality terms
05
Estate Planning & Probate
Planning documents and estate administration handled with discretion and clear explanation.
- Wills and testamentary documents
- Trust creation and administration
- Lasting and durable powers of attorney
06
Intellectual Property
Protection, licensing and enforcement of trade marks, copyright and confidential information.
- Trade mark clearance and registration
- Copyright and ownership documentation
- Confidentiality and trade secret protection
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