We have always provided services to corporations and their shareholders. One of our senior partners, John C. Mah Q.C., has developed extensive knowledge in these areas and has been assisted by other firm members as required. We also have expertise in general practice issues as follows:

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
Administrative law deals with the legal remedies available to individuals affected by the transgression of Government officials in carrying out their governmental duties. This subject invariably involves the question of the lawful authority of an official to do a particular act which, in the absence of such authority, might well be illegal and give rise to an actionable wrong. Many members of the firm have significant experience in providing legal services to clients affected by the decision of Government bodies or officials.
Ray G. Baril Q.C.
John C. Mah Q.C.
Corinne S. Petersen
Lisa A. Redmond

ARBITRATION/MEDIATION
Negotiations, mediation, arbitration, minitrials, Judicial Dispute Resolution and summary trial procedures are just some of the alternative mechanisms we use to resolve disputes sooner and more cost effectively than traditional litigation. All of our lawyers have experience representing parties in all of these forms of alternative dispute resolution. In addition Kenneth A. Holmstrom and Corinne S. Petersen have specific training and experience as mediators.

COMMERCIAL LAW
We provide services involving various transactions in the commercial environment. We have substantial experience in the purchase and sale of businesses and preparation of contracts and agreements. Our experience in this area as well includes financing of business purchases and developing leases.
John C. Mah Q.C.

CORPORATE LAW
We have experience in the area of incorporations at the Federal level as well as at the Provincial level. Our practice in this area has included the development of Unanimous Shareholders Agreements and developing Partnership Agreements. We have experience in developing Directors and Officers Liability Amalgamations, both vertical and horizontal. The incorporation services we provide include amendments of Articles of Association and Extra-Provincial Registration of Companies. We also have substantial experience in developing purchase and sale of share agreements and representing the parties in such transactions. Our services as well include assisting shareholders to resolve disputes.
John C. Mah Q.C.

EMPLOYMENT/LABOR LAW
Disputes arise between employers and employees, often upon the termination of the employee. Issues usually involve the proper period of notice or payment upon termination, the treatment of the employee and whether there may have been just cause for the termination. We have acted on behalf of both employers and employees in resolving wrongful dismissal law suits and related litigation.
Ray G. Baril Q.C.
Bruce A. James
Tom Schmit

HEALTH LAW ISSUES
We have experience in representing owners of healthcare and social facilities including dealing with Government regulatory bodies.
Ray G. Baril Q.C.
Lorrie M. Adams

HONG KONG LAW
Being a Member of the Law Society of Hong Kong, John C. Mah Q.C. provides advice and direction on various issues arising out of the laws that govern commerce in Hong Kong.

IMMIGRATION ISSUES
We have a substantial amount of experience in dealing with all aspects of immigrants moving to Canada. This experience includes as well the development and involvement in all aspects of business based entrepreneurial immigration.
John C. Mah Q.C.

INTERNET LAW
The Internet has quickly become one of the most convenient sources of information for businesses and individuals. It is also becoming a growing subject of litigation. For example, disputes arise over the use and content of a domain name and domain name registration. Actions may involve issues of defamation arising out of web page content as well as claims for substantial business losses. Because the internet is international, disputes frequently involve the laws of several jurisdictions.
Ray G. Baril Q.C.
Kelly J. Robinson
Debra G. Woodske

MILITARY LAW
John C. Mah Q.C. is a high ranking officer in the military reserves and as such has extensive experience in dealing with all matters pertaining to the military including disciplinary issues and the interpretation of Queen's Regulations and Orders and Canadian Forces Administrative Orders.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
A number of our members have experience in all aspects of purchasing and sale of real estate properties. Such experience includes transactions involving residential homes, multi-family residences, office buildings, strip malls, raw land, farm land and acreages of any size. We are able to provide services in these areas including the preparation and execution of mortgages, collateral agreements and financing documents as may be needed by the parties.
Ray G. Baril Q.C.
John C. Mah Q.C.
Kenneth A. Holmstrom

RELIGIOUS CONGREGATIONS/INSTITUTIONAL ISSUES
With social changes, religious congregations have experienced challenges that were never planned for, calling for new ideas and approaches to meet these challenges. Our firm has extensive experience in providing advice and guidance to numerous religious communities concerning various issues including how to maintain their aging members and how to convert their social programs to allow them to continue in a Christian modality.
Ray G. Baril Q.C.
Lorrie M. Adams

WILLS AND ESTATES
We provide comprehensive and confidential advice on the organization of an individual's affairs for the orderly succession of assets, the preservation of capital and the minimization of taxes. This includes the preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Personal Directives, and Trust Agreements. We also assist individuals in the areas of Guardianship matters and advice to Executors as well as Trustees. All lawyers in the firm have experience in dealing with these issues.