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Philip joined Soloway Wright in 2015 and began practicing municipal and planning law immediately after his call to the Bar in 2017. As a member of our Municipal, Land Development & Expropriation Group , he regularly represents developers, businesses, homeowners and municipalities navigating land use regulations and a full range of development approvals. Phil enjoys collaborating with his clients’ land use planners, architects, engineers and other professionals to develop innovative ...

Alyssa Tomkins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law, Appellate Practice, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Director and Officer Liability Practice. Alyssa practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Alyssa Tomkins since 2022. 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 Alyss...

Paul Amirault practises corporate and securities law, with an emphasis on equity financings and mergers and acquisitions. He represents start-ups and established businesses, as well as underwriters and investors. Mr. Amirault works with venture capital and private equity funds. In addition to experience in prospectus offerings, private placements and friendly takeovers, he has been involved in hostile bids, proxy battles and contested shareholder meetings. He advises clients on a broad range ...

Martha J. Savoy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Martha J. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Martha J. Savoy 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 Martha J. Savoy is held by other lawyers.

Ron combines legal work at Brazeau Seller Law with consulting work at its affiliate, Equitas Consultants Inc. His legal practice is focused on commercial transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and sales of business and properties. During his legal career, he has represented both buyers and sellers in some of Ottawa’s largest private transactions. As part of BSL’s CannaLaw® group, Ron acts as senior counsel on the structuring and financing of cannabis businesses, as wel...

David Reid joined Brazeau Seller Law as student in 2010, then returned as an Associate and became a Partner in 2022. Prior to embarking on his legal career, David worked as both a Finance Coordinator and a Project Manager at a multi-national branding and design company. David practices in Brazeau Seller’s Real Estate Group , representing a wide variety of clients in their purchases, sales, financing, and/or leasing, acting in standalone transactions and in the real estate components of ...

Stephen Cross is a partner in Gowlings' Ottawa office, practising in the areas of business and intellectual property law. He is a member of the firm's Technology Law Group and has particular expertise in the areas of technology contracting. Stephen specializes in the preparation and negotiation of technology, intellectual property and other commercial agreements including licences, service agreements, cloud computing agreements, software as a service agreements, development agreements, implem...

Peter Mantas leads Fasken’s London and Ottawa litigation teams, the firm’s Procurement group, and co-leads its White Collar Defence and Investigations group. Peter is a litigation partner with over 30 years' experience in complicated, high stakes cases before national and international courts, tribunals and arbitration panels. Clients appreciate Peter’s knowledge, strategic advice, teamwork and tough but reasonable approach. He is also valued for his skill in negotiations, c...

Derek Keay is a partner in the firm’s Ottawa office. Derek practises corporate law with an emphasis on corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions, primarily involving emerging technology companies. His primary focus is on providing advice to Canadian and international companies, together with angel, venture capital and institutional investors in relation to debt and equity financing transactions. He also has extensive experience in advising companies, shareholders and acquirers in c...

Ian C. Vallance is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Ian C. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Ian C. Vallance 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 Ian C. Vallance is held by other lawyers.