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Business Law
The business law group at Desmarais, Keenan LLP is highly experienced and diversified, representing the interests of banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions as well many northern Ontario businesses in general corporate matters.
Incorporation, reorganization including corporate financing, mergers and acquisitions Partnerships and Joint Ventures Commercial Leases Franchise Agreements Guarantees Shareholders Agreements Business Sales and Purchases Preparation of Debentures, Security Agreements and Land Mortgages Annual Minutes Charitable Organizations
Douglas R. Arthur Douglas J. Bamberger Marc J. Rémillard William Wilkins Andrea Rossanese
Estate Law
Desmarais, Keenan LLP is adept in all matters relating to estate law, advising and guiding clients with respect to trusts, wills and estate administration.
Living and Testamentary Wills Powers of Attorney Inter Vivos Trusts Family Trusts Administrative Settlements Estate Administration
Douglas R. Arthur Douglas J. Bamberger J. David Innes Bridget M. Jokitalo Michelle E. McAnulty Marc J. Rémillard Norman G. Stoner James M. Young William WIlkins
Family Law
The family law group at Desmarais, Keenan LLP is sensitive to the needs and objectives of clients dealing with family law matters. We help clients resolve matrimonial, divorce, custody, access and support issues as promptly and smoothly as possible.
Marriage Contracts Separation Agreements Divorce Matters Uncontested Divorces Spousal and Child Support Child Custody and Access; Adoption Paternity Variations to Judgments
Douglas R. Arthur Michelle E. McAnulty
Insolvency & Bankruptcy
Desmarais, Keenan LLP is experienced in acting for creditors, receivers and trustees in many aspects of Bankruptcy & Insolvency law. This extensive experience enables us to provide thorough advice to creditors as to their legal rights and choices when their debtors face financial difficulty. This experience also enables us to advise debtors on the various alternatives available to them to alleviate financial distress.
Workout plans Restructuring of debt Security realization Collection processes
Douglas R. Arthur Douglas J. Bamberger Norman G. Stoner
Litigation
The litigation team at Desmarais, Keenan LLP is highly experienced in all areas of advocacy serving clients in both commercial and civil litigation. We focus on the needs and best interests of the client, striving to resolve disputes as successfully, economically and quickly as possible.
Creditors' Rights Debtor-Creditor Relations Insolvency Business Disputes Debt Collection and Security Enforcement of Lenders and Creditors Professional Liability Real Estate Litigation Wrongful Dismissal
Bridget M. Jokitalo Norman Stoner James Murray Young Andrea Rossanese
Municipal Law
We provide assistance to individuals and municipalities with respect to the Municipal Act, and related municipal legislation and policy issues. The lawyers in this group regularly act for municipalities, hydro commissions, school boards, land developers, corporations and individuals throughout Northeastern Ontario providing advice and representation with respect to municipal and administrative law issues.
Incorporation of Community Development Corporations Public-Private Partnerships Restructuring; Expropriation; Subdivisions; Rezoning Planning Act Issues Employment Issues Real Property Issues Municipal Board Hearings Municipal Tax Sales Proceedings
Marc J. Rémillard
Real Estate Law
Desmarais, Keenan LLP is highly experienced in all areas of real estate law, handling both commercial and residential transactions. The firm also acts on a regular basis for financial institutions and farm credit institutions in financing and debt realization matters.
Commercial and Residential Real Estate, including Farms and Cottages Agreements of Purchase and Sale Mortgages; Discharges; Postponements; Extensions; Amendments
Douglas R. Arthur J. David Innes Michelle E. McAnulty Marc J. Rémillard Norman G. Stoner William Wilkins
