Richard W. "Rick" Schwartz

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...

Remo P. DeSordi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Remo P., 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 Remo P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brad's practice focuses mainly in the areas of M&A, corporate and commercial transactions, and the structuring and governance of private business. Brad regularly advises clients on the organizing of business relationships, commercial contracts, and the purchase and sale of businesses. Brad has experience acting for clients in the technology, manufacturing, professional practices, agriculture, transportation and environmental sectors, amongst others. Brad has a broad corporate and commerci...

Ryan Savage is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Labour and Employment Law and Sports Law. Ryan, 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 Ryan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John Myers practises primarily in the areas of intellectual property protection and enforcement (copyrights, trademarks, domain names, trade secrets, confidential information and patent litigation), with an emphasis on issues related to the pharmaceutical industry. Since 1991, he has represented clients before the Manitoba, Ontario and British Columbia Courts, the Federal Court, the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada, and in arbitrations before the World Intellectual Prop...

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...

Chris is an accomplished civil litigation counsel in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury, and defamation and media law. Chris has particular experience and interest in representing families dealing with severe and complex injuries to children, including cases of birth trauma and other personal injuries.

Steven is an experienced business and securities lawyer. He has acted on behalf of clients on significant M&A transactions, establishment of a wide range of public and private investment funds, complex corporate restructurings, securities regulatory matters, private placements, IPOs including Capital Pool Companies, and a wide variety of corporate finance transactions. Steven’s experience in mergers and acquisitions has involved acting for Canadian and international enterprises of v...

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. ...

A known technology lawyer, Adam provides legal counsel to technology-based businesses, entrepreneurial and innovative ventures, and organizations intersecting law, technology, and the internet. Adam is listed as "Lawyer of the Year" in Winnipeg in "Information Technology Law" in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers® in Canada. Adam’s practice has evolved from exclusively focusing on corporate, commercial, and securities law, to that of full-spectrum business, startup, innovation, inform...