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Laura Geddes brings to Harrison Pensa an established and well-regarded wills, estate planning and estate administration practice. Laura has over a decade of experience in wills and estate matters and is a certified Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) with the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). Laura’s practice includes complex estate planning, including the preparation of wills, trusts and Powers of Attorney. She also regularly advises executors and trustees through the e...

Scott Spindler is a Partner with the Business Law and Financial Services group at Harrison Pensa. Scott advises businesses in a wide range of industry sectors, including technology, manufacturing, long-term care, hospitality, energy, insurance, transportation, agri-business and healthcare. Scott also advises credit unions and school boards on regulatory, governance and commercial matters. Scott believes that helping clients achieve their goals requires a team effort. In those efforts, he seek...

Kate Bennett is a Partner and Practice Group Lead with the Family Law group at Harrison Pensa. With more than 15 years of experience practicing family law, Kate advises clients on all issues arising from separation and divorce, including decision-making responsibility for children (formerly custody), parenting time (formerly primary care and/or access), child and spousal support, and division of property. In addition to representing clients in family law litigation, Kate is experienced in Fam...

Kimberly N. Knight is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law and Medical Negligence. Kimberly N. practices law in London, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Kimberly N. Knight since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kimberly N. Knight is held by other lawyers.

Chris Beckett was born in Windsor, Ontario and raised in London where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Western Ontario. He then moved to Toronto to attend Osgoode Hall Law School, graduating in 1996. After graduating, Chris returned to his home town of London, Ontario to practice law. Chris was called to the bar in 1998, and started his first law firm, Ledroit Beckett, in 1999. Beckett Personal Injury Lawyers was established in 2013 where Chris has practiced law ex...

Ryan Done is a lawyer specializing in business law, with an emphasis on private M&A. Ryan's business law and corporate finance practice focuses on asset and share purchase transactions, financings, incorporations, shareholder and partnership agreements, corporate governance, and corporate reorganizations. He has significant experience acting for both public and private companies, including private equity firms and their portfolio companies, on many domestic and cross-border transactions i...

Fred Rose is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Fred practices law in London, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Fred Rose since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Fred Rose is held by other lawyers.

Richard McLaren is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law. Richard practices law in London, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Richard McLaren since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Richard McLaren is held by other lawyers.

James is a partner and an experienced real estate development and business lawyer who advises on all aspects of real property transactions, including the development, ownership structure, purchase, sale and financing of commercial office complexes, retail shopping centers and residential buildings. He also regularly advises on private mergers and acquisitions, complex corporate restructurings and secured lending transactions. Driven by his desire to add value and ensure positive outcomes for ...

Susan Fincher-Stoll is a Partner at Harrison Pensa and Practice Group Lead for the Wills, Trusts, Estates , and Charity Law group. She practices in three primary areas: not-for profit and charity organizations, tax litigation, and estate planning. Susan advises charities and not-for-profit organizations on asset management, administration, governance and fundraising. She practices tax litigation, and she represents corporations and individuals on income and sales tax matters. She practices es...