Areas of Expertise: Family

Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. Celebrates Brian Kells as a 2026 Forty Under 40 Recipient

April 13, 2026 Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. is proud to announce that Brian Kells, Partner, has been named a recipient of the 2026…

Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. Recognized with 2 Lawyers in the 2026 Edition of the…

March 27, 2026 Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. is proud to announce that two of its lawyers, Martin St-Onge, Partner & Head of Real…

Limits to Provincial Immunity from Judicial Scrutiny: Ontario Place Protectors Case Headed to the Supreme…

By Kate Terroux

The Supreme Court of Canada has been back in session since January 13, 2026, with hearings currently scheduled through May 20, 2026. The Court has already…

Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. Announces Vladimir Nikitin as Head of Personal Legal Needs…

February 5, 2026 Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. is pleased to announce that Vladimir Nikitin now leads the Firm’s Personal Legal…

Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. Welcomes Brian Kells to the Partnership Team

January 1, 2026 Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. is pleased to announce that Brian Kells will be joining the firm’s Partnership team,…

Full Financial Disclosure: The Cornerstone of a Valid Prenuptial Agreement in Ontario

By Sierra Forster

As couples get ready to tie the knot, discussing a prenuptial agreement is never the most romantic part of the process. Yet for many, a prenuptial…

Sinclair v. Venezia Turismo: Supreme Court Clarifies Ontario’s Jurisdiction in Foreign Tort Cases

By Josh Nutt

In Sinclair v. Venezia Turismo (2025 SCC 27), the Supreme Court of Canada recently provided updated guidance on the question of whether Ontario is the…

Reasonable Expectations in Shareholder Disputes: Essential Guidance for Ontario Business Owners

By James Wilding

What is Shareholder Oppression? Relationships between shareholders are built on trust, fairness, and shared understanding. But when those relationships…

Facebook v. Privacy Commissioner of Canada: Why Canadians Need to be Concerned

By Priyanka Preet

The recent decision from the Federal Court of Appeal in Canada (Privacy Commissioner) v. Facebook, Inc., 2024 FCA 140, should make Canadians,…

Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. Provides Dedicated Legal Expertise for Developers and…

November 3, 2025 At Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l., the Development Law Group serves as a trusted legal partner for builders,…

Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. Recognized in the Second Edition of Best Law Firms –…

October 30, 2025 Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. is proud to announce our recognition in the second edition of Best Law Firms – Canada…

Unreasonable Immigration Refusals on the Rise in Canada

By Co-authored by Warren Creates and Annina Trecroce

Warren Creates (B.A., LL.B.) is Head of the Immigration Law Group at Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. located in Ottawa, Canada. Warren…