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Critical moments call for lawyers who transform complex legal challenges into clear solutions. We help you understand not just what the law requires, but also how to navigate it to minimize risks and maximize opportunities. 

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Julia N. Pasieka

Julia N. Pasieka

Associate   •   Corporate Lawyer

Melissa Birman

Melissa Birman

Knowledge Management Lawyer   •   Commercial, Corporate Governance and Securities Lawyer

Patrick T. Maguire KC

Patrick T. Maguire KC

Vice Chair and Partner   •   Leading Canadian and International Energy and Commercial Transaction Lawyer

Jared A. Mackey

Jared A. Mackey

Partner   •   Corporate Tax Lawyer

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For more than a century, we have shaped outcomes that matter in business, in law and in the broader Canadian landscape. And our commitment extends beyond legal matters: we invest deeply in the communities in which we live and work.