Services

Practice Areas

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Representation and assistance in civil, commercial, corporate, and other disputes, including case assessment, legal research, preparation of pleadings, motions, manifestations, memoranda, oppositions, and other court submissions, as well as the development of litigation strategy.

Criminal Cases

Representation and legal assistance in criminal complaints and proceedings, including case assessment, preparation and review of affidavits and supporting submissions, evaluation of documentary and other evidence, and legal research on criminal liability and defenses. Experience includes cyberlibel matters and proceedings before the Office of the Prosecutor.

Contracts & Commercial Matters

Drafting, review, and analysis of contracts and commercial agreements, including business sale arrangements, contractual modifications, assignments, agency and authority arrangements, settlement terms, leases, payment obligations, defaults, and available remedies. Work has included legal issues involving novation, rescission, accounting obligations, enforcement of contractual rights, and dispute-resolution mechanisms.

Employment & Administrative Proceedings

Advice and representation in workplace investigations and administrative proceedings, including Notices to Explain, written explanations, supporting evidence, administrative hearings, review of company policies, disciplinary matters, and due process concerns.

Legal Advisory

Legal consultation, research, document review, demand letters, legal opinions, negotiations, and strategic advice for individuals and businesses. Work has included property and building-related disputes, commercial lease concerns, debt recovery and enforcement of obligations, business and corporate matters, and immigration-related legal concerns.

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