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David Petras is a partner in the firm's Waterloo Region office. His practice focuses on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions; debt and equity financing; licensing, distribution and strategic alliance arrangements; and electronic commerce and Internet issues. David’s clients include software developers, Internet-related companies, advanced manufacturers, computer products distributors, financial institutions, auto parts manufacturers, medical products companies and alternat...

David graduated with Honours from Montreal’s McGill University in 1978. He next received his Juris Doctorate degree, cum laude, from Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles. In 1982 he was admitted by the Supreme Court of California to practice as an Attorney and Counsellor-at-Law in the courts of California. After receiving his Certificate of Qualification through the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law, in 1985 David was admitted by the Law Society of Ontario as a Barrist...

Bryce Kraeker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Securities Law. Bryce practices law in Kitchener, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Bryce Kraeker since 2023. 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 Bryce Kraeker is held by other lawyers.

Laura Dickson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Laura practices law in Hamilton, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Laura Dickson 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 Laura Dickson is held by other lawyers.

Laura Hillyer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Laura practices law in Burlington, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Laura Hillyer since 2023. 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 Laura Hillyer is held by other lawyers.

Jennifer Zdriluk is lawyer and partner in the Labour & Employment Law and Human Rights Law Groups at Ross & McBride . Jennifer is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. She was called to the bar in July of 2003 and has practiced exclusively in the firm's Labour and Employment Group since that time. She regularly appears before the Courts, the Human Rights Tribunals, Arbitrators, the Labour Board, and other administrative tribunals on...

Mike McCluskey helps his clients resolve all types of litigation disputes from the early stages of an issue all the way through to trial. Mike understands that litigation can be an intimidating process for many clients. Because of this, he works closely with his clients at every step of the process believing that open communication is a key ingredient for success. Mike has specific experience with contract disputes, commercial and residential real estate disputes, construction disputes and li...

David Sunday is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Municipal Law. David practices law in Kitchener, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized David Sunday since 2017. 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 David Sunday is held by other lawyers.

Mark Giavedoni is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Education Law and Real Estate Law. Mark practices law in Hamilton, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Mark Giavedoni 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 Mark Giavedoni is held by other lawyers.

Michael Henley is a knowledgeable and skilled business and real estate lawyer. He advises his clients in many aspects of business law, including private mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, succession planning, and bank financing work. He counsels his clients with respect to corporation transactions, including incorporations, shareholder agreements, and purchase and sale agreements. He also advises clients on commercial real estate transactions. Mike worked as a commercial credi...