Heather E. Watson

Mark Giavedoni is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Education Law and Real Estate Law. Mark, who practices law in Hamilton, Ontario, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jean Leonard focuses on real estate in her corporate and commercial law practice. Jean represents clients in all aspects of real estate law including purchases, sales, land development, secured lending transactions, and commercial leases. Jean works for and with municipalities in relation to land-development matters including subdivision and site plan approvals, expropriations, and land-use planning. Jean also has a depth of experience in corporate and commercial matters including incorporati...

Mike McCluskey helps his clients resolve all types of litigation disputes from the early stages of an issue all the way through to trial. Mike understands that litigation can be an intimidating process for many clients. Because of this, he works closely with his clients at every step of the process believing that open communication is a key ingredient for success. Mike has specific experience with contract disputes, commercial and residential real estate disputes, construction disputes and li...

Jane’s practice focuses exclusively on advice and advocacy to public and private sector employers in all areas of workplace law. Jane represents both union and non-union clients. Jane has extensive experience assisting clients in addressing labour law, employment law, human rights and disability management matters. She regularly advocates for clients during labour relations disputes, collective bargaining, interest arbitration and grievance arbitrations. She also regularly represents cl...

David Hayward is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. David, who practices law in Burlington, Ontario, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ted Kovacs is an experienced labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Waterloo office. He regularly advises employers in all matters of employment and labour law, both in unionized and non-unionized workplaces. Ted provides strategic advice including assisting employers in the start-up of new operations and restructuring of current operations. His practice includes Ontario Labour Relations Board matters (with a particular emphasis on union organizing issues), collective agreement ...

Bryce Kraeker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Securities Law. Bryce, who practices law in Kitchener, Ontario, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bryce is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Eric Schneider practises corporate, commercial, and expropriation law and is a partner in the Waterloo office of Miller Thomson. He is involved in negotiations, agreements, actions, and transactions in various areas of corporate and commercial law including mergers and acquisitions, financing, private equity, agribusiness, and shareholders’ agreements. After his call to the bar, Eric spent seven years in private practice in Toronto. He then served as in-house counsel to businesses based...

With more than 20 years of experience in Business Law, Andrew Roth has a robust corporate and commercial law practice that includes national and multinational clients in a variety of sectors including manufacturing, emerging markets, financial sector, and land development including, office, retail, multi-residential, and industrial property sectors. Andrew advises on matters related to corporate governance, complex reorganizations, business restructuring, mergers and acquisitions of public an...

Amanda Jackson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Amanda, who practices law in Hamilton, Ontario, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amanda is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.