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HILL & McDOUGALL LLP/s.r.l.

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Celebrating 50 Years

2021 marks the 50th anniversary of Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall. Since 1971, we have grown to become the premier independent Ottawa law firm, with an international reputation as industry leaders. Our success has come through our focus on the client.

We also strive to recognize the remarkable people who have helped shape the Firm into the successful and dynamic institution that it is today. The commitment and dedication of the people that make up Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall, both past and present, have been, and will always be, our greatest asset.

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Our People

Clarity. Focus. Direction. Efficiency.

We believe strong communication skills are as important as strong legal skills. Both are required to deliver the kind of service on which we’ve built our firm and our reputation. Each of our Ottawa lawyers brings unique skills and backgrounds to the table, and each practices in accord with our firm’s historic strengths. Our legal specialists offer clarity, focus, direction and efficiency. Regardless of their area of expertise, our lawyers share the ability to listen to our clients and understand their needs, and to communicate clear options and solid recommendations that meet those needs.

Daniella Guzzi
Associate

Joshua P. Moon
Partner

Dirk Bouwer
Partner

Brianna Mayes
Associate

Trent McBain
Associate

Anthony P. McGlynn
Co-Chairman & Partner, Head of Personal Legal Needs and Estate Planning & Administration Groups

Katherine L. Shadbolt
Partner

Matthew Mayo
Associate

Alain D. Bourassa
Head of Intellectual Property Group

Karin Pagé
Partner

Jean-Marc Eddie
Partner

R. Aaron Rubinoff
Co-Chair & Partner

Sarah Kennedy
Lawyer

Richard Whissell
Partner & Trademark Agent

Martin St-Onge
Partner, Head of Real Estate Group

Wendy Lamson
Partner & Patent Agent

Bryce Dillon
Associate, Head of Construction Law Group

C. Warren Stroud
Counsel

Anne-Marie C. Magneron
Associate

Philippe Guiton
Associate

Conor J. Cronin
Associate

Alison Boyce
Associate - Family and Divorce Lawyer

Joël M. Dubois
Partner, Head of Litigation Group

Ronald G. Gravelle
Partner

Courtney March
Associate

Andrew de Lotbinière McDougall QC
Special Counsel

Robert P. Kinghan
Partner, Head of the Business Law Group

Jessica Barrow
Associate

David Migicovsky
Partner

Timothy J. Thomas
Partner

Coleen Morrison
Partner

Christopher P. Morris
Partner

Brian Kells
Associate

Lynda A. Bordeleau
Partner, Head of Police Law Group

Warren L. Creates
Head of Immigration Law Group

Keith A. MacLaren
Lawyer

Marina Stipanac
Trademark Agent

Michael A. Gerrior
Partner

John Siwiec
Partner

Margaret Truesdale
Research Director

Timothy J. McCunn
Senior Counsel

Adrian C. O’Donnell
Patent Specialist

Rachael Belford
Associate

Andrew J. F. Lenz
Partner

Paul W. Braunovan
Partner

Caroline C. Failes
Head of Personal Injury Group

Megan D. Wallace
Partner, Head of Not-for-Profit and Charity Law Group

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July 22, 2021  |  Publications

Navigating Mental Health Concerns in the Workplace

Now, more than ever, Canadian workplaces must be prepared to respond promptly and effectively to employees who may be experiencing a mental health…
July 21, 2021  |  Publications

Child Support After Michael and Colucci: New Measures Provide Strict Limits on Payors’ Ability to Retroactively Decrease Support

The determination as to whether child support is owing – and how much – is one of the few relatively straightforward issues that exists in the…
July 14, 2021  |  Publications

Repeal of OBCA Directors’ Residency Requirement and Lowering of Threshold for Written Ordinary Resolutions of Shareholders

Recent amendments to the Ontario Business Corporations Act (the “OBCA”) came into force on July 5, 2021, which were included in the Better for People,…
June 28, 2021  |  Covid-19  |  Publications

COVID-19 Vaccination Policies for Your Workplace

As Ontario continues its roll out of COVID-19 vaccines, employers and their employees may be looking forward to a safe return to their workplace. As part…
June 21, 2021  |  Covid-19  |  Publications

Navigating Canada’s COVID Border Restrictions: Facilitating Cross-Border Business as a U.S. Corporate Entity

Unlike the increasingly relaxed border policies of the United States, Canada’s borders remain relatively closed to all non-essential travel due to the…
June 15, 2021  |  Covid-19  |  Publications

Crosslinx Case Indicates Courts are Sympathetic to Construction Contractors Delayed by COVID-19 Pandemic

In Crosslinx v. Ontario Infrastructure,[i] an Ontario Judge held that health and safety measures undertaken by a construction contractor in response to…
May 31, 2021  |  Publications

An overview of the AODA for employers

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (“AODA”) mandates organizations to develop and implement accessibility standards in…
May 26, 2021  |  Publications

Navigating Canada’s Immigration System During COVID-19

Canadian Immigration Summit Conference Board of Canada Research has determined that Canada has had challenges growing its GDP through productivity…
May 14, 2021  |  Publications

NEO Exchange Launches SPAC-Lite Pilot Program

On April 16, 2021 the NEO Exchange announced a new 12-month pilot program for a go-public vehicle intended for early stage growth companies looking for a…
April 15, 2021  |  Covid-19  |  News Releases

Canada Announces New Pathway to Permanent Resident Status for Essential Workers

In an effort to fast-track Canada’s post-COVID 19 economic recovery, on 14 April 2021, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced…
Navigating Mental Health Concerns in the Workplace
July 22, 2021
Child Support After Michael and Colucci: New Measures Provide Strict Limits on Payors’…
July 21, 2021
Repeal of OBCA Directors’ Residency Requirement and Lowering of Threshold for Written…
July 14, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Policies for Your Workplace
June 28, 2021
Navigating Canada’s COVID Border Restrictions: Facilitating Cross-Border Business as a U.S.…
June 21, 2021
Crosslinx Case Indicates Courts are Sympathetic to Construction Contractors Delayed by COVID-19…
June 15, 2021
An overview of the AODA for employers
May 31, 2021
Navigating Canada’s Immigration System During COVID-19
May 26, 2021
NEO Exchange Launches SPAC-Lite Pilot Program
May 14, 2021
Canada Announces New Pathway to Permanent Resident Status for Essential Workers
April 15, 2021
Ritchie v Castlepoint Greybrook Sterling Inc: Exculpatory Clauses in Pre-Construction Agreements of…
April 15, 2021
Firm Hires Back all Four Articling Students
March 26, 2021
Federal Court of Appeal: A Corporation Must be Represented by Counsel in Tax Appeals
March 11, 2021
Recent Update to Ontario’s Standard Form Lease for Residential Tenancies
March 5, 2021
Celebrating the Past, Visualizing the Future
February 24, 2021

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Students

Success. Learn it here.

We provide students with a superior articling or student work experience, including exposure to a broad range of practice areas and access to resources and support that are second to none. More, our students see firsthand what makes a firm, and our individual lawyers, succeed. With over 50 lawyers and 60 administrative professionals, we are continually evolving to meet the changing needs of our clients. Regardless of our client’s legal issue our approach is constant: delivering a solution that is both sound and efficient.

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