Paul K. Grower

Catherine focuses on commercial litigation in the areas of secured and unsecured collections, insolvency and restructuring matters, and mortgage foreclosures. Catherine regularly conducts civil and commercial litigation matters in the Court of Queen’s Bench and Court of Appeal. Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory – leading practitioner in Insolvency and Financial Restructuring.

Lawrence’s practice focuses on the resolution of family law disputes through negotiation, methods of alternative dispute resolution including Comprehensive Mediation, Collaborative Law, and through litigation. Lawrence has represented clients in all Manitoba courts. Lawrence has also lectured and written articles dealing with various issues in family law, has acted as a mediator, and is a certified arbitrator. Lawrence was re-appointed to his second term as a Human Rights adjudicator in...

Paul is passionate about helping his clients “make life less taxing". A partner with Taylor McCaffrey LLP and a member of the firm’s tax law group, Paul’s practice is focused on taxation and related corporate/commercial matters including owner-manager tax issues and trust and estate planning. Active in his profession, Paul maintains membership in the Canadian Tax Foundation and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and is the past chair of the Tax Subsection of the M...

Joe brings tremendous business and practical insight, as well as technical excellence to the table. As a trusted advisor, he works intimately with his clients, often being chosen to lead contract negotiations. While Joe has handled deals of all types, he is especially knowledgeable with the Insurance, Aviation and rail industries, including their technology needs. He led the $80 million Manitoba Blue Cross Claims Processing Solution Project and subsequent commercialization of the technology. ...

David King is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Municipal Law and Real Estate Law. David, who practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been recognized since 2024. 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.

Rick practices in insurance defence work primarily in the area of professional liability with a focus on the defence of architects, engineers and accountants as well as general insurance defence litigation. Rick also acts on behalf of financial institutions and their clients.

Cynthia L. Lazar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Cynthia L., who practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cynthia L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chair of the Executive Board of the Firm, Karen is a litigation lawyer whose practice is focused on civil, construction, insurance and commercial litigation and arbitration. Karen assists clients with a variety of matters, including shareholder disputes, negligence claims and contractual disputes, and insurance litigation. Karen has a particular focus on construction-related litigation, acting for owners, contractors, sub-contractors, architects and engineers, in complex construction disputes...

Michael Puchniak’s corporate and commercial law practice includes advising businesses on structure, growth, and corporate governance, as well as acquisitions, dispositions and various contractual arrangements. Michael has experience in the preparation of a variety of commercial agreements including shareholder, partnership, joint venture and purchase and sale agreements. Michael also advises lenders and borrowers on domestic loan transactions involving office, retail, multi-tenant resid...

Head of the firm's Securities and Corporate Finance practice areas. Tom represents issuers, brokers, underwriters and investors in a variety of corporate finance and securities related matters. Tom's practice includes entertainment law, business immigration and general corporate commercial law. ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL B.Comm. (Hons.) - Finance -University of Manitoba 1976 LL.B. University of Manitoba 1979 Admitted to the Bar Manitoba 1980 Law Society of Manitoba Canadian Bar Association Man...