R.F. "Bob" Peters

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...

Partner Admitted to the Bar, 1975, Manitoba. Appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1992. Education University of Manitoba (B.A., 1971; LL.B., 1974). Member Canadian Bar Association. Manitoba Bar Association. Arbitration and Mediation Institute of Manitoba Inc. ADR Institute of Canada Inc. Canadian Foundation for Dispute Resolution. Positions Taylor McCaffrey Management Committee (1982-2010). Manitoba Paraplegia Foundation, Trustee and Chair. United Way of Winnipeg, Member of Cabinet (2000-2006)....

Brian’s practice focuses on taxation law, with emphasis on advising owner-manager businesses on tax and related matters, including corporate tax planning and restructuring, succession planning, tax-effective structuring of share/asset sales and acquisitions, personal estate planning, trusts and tax dispute resolution with the Canada Revenue Agency and other taxation authorities. Brian also has significant experience with advising First Nations and their members on tax structuring, inclu...

Sandra provides legal services in the area of family law including alternate dispute resolution, spousal and co-habitational agreements, and enforcement of rights of spouses and children. Sandra has been recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada for Family Law every year since 2015. Sandra is a trained Collaborative Lawyer, Mediator. Arbitrator and Parenting Coordinator and provides these services to those desiring alternative Dispute Resolution services. She is a member of Family Arbitration Medi...

Kristen Wittman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Structured Finance Law. Kristen, 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 Kristen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Darla Rettie is a trusted legal advisor offering practical and effective advice in the areas of commercial financing, business structuring, designing trusts and documenting First Nation laws. Her aim is to assist her clients and their partners realize their goals, while navigating the complex web of laws that apply to First Nations and their businesses. This includes the constitutionally protected right to be consulted, as part of the project development and implementation processes. Darla br...

I have practiced family law since 1998, and have provided collaborative law services for the past 15 years. I am one of the founding members of Collaborative Practice Manitoba and currently am on its Management Committee as well as serving as the Chair of the Membership Committee. I have taught at the Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba, as a sessional instructor since 2005. I currently teach the Clinical Family Law course and have done so since 2009. I am a frequent presenter at the Law S...

Scott practices in the areas of Corporate and Commercial Law.

Patrick J. Rykes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation. Patrick J., who practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patrick J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tim has been repeatedly selected by Best Lawyers as one of the best lawyers in Canada under the category of Corporate Law, and has received the designation “Lawyer of the Year” for Manitoba for 2013-2014. Representative clients include businesses ranging in size from owner-managed to national and multi-national, all of which receive practical, prompt advice whenever required.