Our Practices
GFW’s team of lawyers have extensive and expertise in various areas of commercial litigation, construction law, creditor’s rights, real estate litigation, employment law, estate litigation, shareholder & partnership disputes, commercial leasing, contractual and property disputes, and alternative dispute resolution.
Our Lawyers have appeared in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Divisional Court, the Ontario Court of Appeal, as well as various tribunals, and arbitration hearings.
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Commercial Litigation
Business relationships and transactions can be challenging and could require negotiation, dispute resolution or court proceedings to be resolved. GFW’s commercial litigation lawyers focus on disputes and claims that arise from business and commercial relationships.
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Construction Law
GFW’s construction law lawyers provide legal advice to owners, general contractors, mortgage lenders, engineers, architects, engineers and other consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and surety (bonding) companies involving all aspects of construction projects.
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Creditor's Rights
GFW’s creditor's rights lawyers have experience in assisting clients in navigating through issues relating to debt collection, security enforcement, mortgage remedies, and insolvency.
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Real Estate Litigation
GFW’s real estate lawyers have significant experience handling disputes arising from real estate and real estate transactions, including those following an Agreement of Purchase and Sale.
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Employment Law
GFW's employment law lawyers provide advice and representation to employers and employees in non-union work environments, in relation to employment contracts, management of employment issues, as well as parties' rights and obligations through termination and layoffs.
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Estate Litigation
Dealing with the administration of an estate can be a daunting task, particularly if it becomes contentious. GFW’s estate litigation lawyers can assist you with a wide range of disputes that arise before and after the death of a loved one.
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Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
GFW's litigation lawyers have extensive experience handling these business issues through negotiation, mediation and arbitration, and court proceedings. While a negotiated business separation is most often the most advisable approach, we attend trials and hearings to advocate for our clients when such a resolution cannot be achieved.
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Commercial Leasing
GFW's commercial leasing lawyers have experience advising commercial landlords and tenants with respect to their rights and obligations under commercial leases, relating to the condition of leased property, payment and collection of rent, termination, abandonment and distraining assets. Our lawyers have negotiated many commercial lease disputes to successful resolution, as well as attending court.
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Contractual and Property Disputes
Business disputes can arise relating to various forms of contracts, whether written or oral. These issues can arise in the context of a multitude of commercial relationships, whether arising from an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for a residential property to the purchase and sale of a business. GFW's lawyers have extensive experience negotiating, litigating and arbitrating in relation to this vast range of commercial disputes.