Practice Areas

Maisonneuve Dawkins Lawyers | Avocats

Professional Guidance Through Legal Challenges

Legal matters demand more than just understanding—they require concrete and precise action and tailored advice. Maisonneuve Dawkins Lawyers | Avocats stands ready to navigate these complexities with you, offering focused services designed to protect your interests and secure your peace of mind.

Business, Corporate, and Commercial Law

Starting a new venture or running an established business comes with its share of legal hurdles. Whether it's buying or selling a business or navigating corporate restructures, our expertise ensures your business not only stays compliant, but is structured to thrive. Let us guide you through all of your business endeavours.


  • Incorporation
  • Shareholder Agreements
  • Corporate Restructures
  • Sole Proprietorships and Partnerships
  • Employment Law
  • Purchase and Sale of Businesses and Commercial Property
  • Institutional Financing
  • Corporate Governance and Directors' Liability
  • Non-Profit and Charitable Organizations
  • Aboriginal and Indigenous Business Issues

Real Estate Law

Securing a new home or commercial property is a significant milestone. Our team simplifies this process, from drafting purchase agreements to closing deals, ensuring your real estate transactions are seamless. For business owners looking to expand, our experience with commercial leases and financing offers the creative solutions needed to meet your challenges.


  • Sale and Purchase of Homes and Cottage Properties
  • Residential Mortgages
  • Purchase and Sale of Commercial and Industrial Property
  • Commercial Financing
  • Survivorship and Transmission Applications
  • Commercial Leases

Criminal Law

Facing criminal charges can be a daunting experience. Our criminal law services are designed to offer you a robust defence, ensuring your rights are protected every step of the way. From bail hearings to appeals, our presence in the Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice is marked by diligence and a commitment to securing the best outcome for you.


  • Defence of Criminal Offences
  • Defence of Offences Under the Provincial or Municipal Statutes
  • Bail Hearings
  • Bail Reviews
  • Appeals
  • Representation Before Discipline or Administrative Tribunals

Wills and Estates

Planning for the future is vital for peace of mind. Our wills and estates services provide comprehensive support, from drafting wills to estate administration. Whether it's establishing guardianship or navigating business succession planning, our thoughtful approach ensures your legacy and loved ones are well protected.


  • Wills
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Guardianship
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Administration of Estates
  • Survivorship and Transmission Applications
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