Our experience is your asset.
WBA Law LLP has the skills and strategies to help you with your business and personal needs. Explore our practice areas to find out how we can develop the right solutions for you.
AREAS
BUSINESS LAW
Alberta was built on entrepreneurial grit. We support this spirit and ensure your business ventures contain less risk, more reward.
WBA Law’s Business Law group has extensive experience serving large and small corporations and partnerships, owner-operated businesses, investors, financial institutions and lenders, and entrepreneurs.
Our clients seek counsel in a multitude of industries, including land development, commercial and residential real estate development, construction, financial services, commercial leasing, agriculture, manufacturing, and information technology.
Whether you are incorporating, growing or selling your business, our skilled team has the resources to assist in every way possible.
Our Services Include:
Business and non-profit formations
Partnerships, joint ventures and trusts
Mergers, acquisitions and divestitures
Business reorganization and debt restructuring
Corporate financing
Corporate governance
Franchising
Leasing
Contract negotiation and drafting
Employment matters
WHO CAN HELP ME?
BUSINESS LAW
Alberta was built on entrepreneurial grit. We support this spirit and ensure your business ventures contain less risk, more reward.
WBA Law’s Business Law group has extensive experience serving large and small corporations and partnerships, owner-operated businesses, investors, financial institutions and lenders, and entrepreneurs.
Our clients seek counsel in a multitude of industries, including land development, commercial and residential real estate development, construction, financial services, commercial leasing, agriculture, manufacturing, and information technology.
Whether you are incorporating, growing or selling your business, our skilled team has the resources to assist in every way possible.
Our Services Include:
Business and non-profit formations
Partnerships, joint ventures and trusts
Mergers, acquisitions and divestitures
Business reorganization and debt restructuring
Corporate financing
Corporate governance
Franchising
Leasing
Contract negotiation and drafting
Employment matters
Our Services Include:
Fraud
Foreclosures and mortgage enforcement
Debt collection and security realization
Construction and builders’ liens
Home warranty disputes
Employment and human rights matters (employer and employee)
Commercial and contractual disputes
Shareholder disputes, oppression and derivative actions
Injunctions
Arbitrations
LITIGATION
Sometimes conflict cannot be avoided. Our clients receive persuasive advocacy and practical solutions.
Whether you are a plaintiff or a defendant, facing litigation can be intimidating and overwhelming. Our Litigation team is skilled and experienced in many types of litigation, including complex and multi-party matters.
We can assist you in maneuvering through a Court process or finding an effective and efficient means of resolving disputes. We have represented our clients in each level of Court in Alberta as well as in tribunal and administrative settings, and we are experienced in alternative forms of dispute resolution.
Our goal is simple; resolve disputes in an efficient and economic manner, and, if possible, avoid litigation entirely.
LITIGATION
Sometimes conflict cannot be avoided. Our clients receive persuasive advocacy and practical solutions.
Whether you are a plaintiff or a defendant, facing litigation can be intimidating and overwhelming. Our Litigation team is skilled and experienced in many types of litigation, including complex and multi-party matters.
We can assist you in maneuvering through a Court process or finding an effective and efficient means of resolving disputes. We have represented our clients in each level of Court in Alberta as well as in tribunal and administrative settings, and we are experienced in alternative forms of dispute resolution.
Our goal is simple; resolve disputes in an efficient and economic manner, and, if possible, avoid litigation entirely.
Our Services Include:
Fraud
Foreclosures and mortgage enforcement
Debt collection and security realization
Construction and builders’ liens
Home warranty disputes
Employment and human rights matters (employer and employee)
Commercial and contractual disputes
Shareholder disputes, oppression and derivative actions
Injunctions
Arbitrations
Employment
Employment law is a changing landscape. Get the advice you need to understand your rights and manage your workforce.
Our Employment lawyers serve both employers and employees. We draft and review contracts, implement workplace policies, advise on the discipline or termination of an employee, and assist in wrongful dismissal and human rights claims.
Our lawyers have a broad range of experience across many industries that employ both Provincially and Federally regulated employees. We also have extensive experience in addressing Employment Standards investigations, Occupational Health and Safety matters, and workplace investigations into harassment or misconduct.
Our Services Include:
For Employers:
Drafting employment contracts
Drafting and implementing workplace policies
Assisting in disability and WCB claims
Assisting in employee discipline matters
Assisting in workplace investigations
Evaluating severance packages
Employee terminations
Employment Standards complaints
Service Canada Employment Insurance disputes
Wrongful/constructive dismissal Actions
Human Rights complaints
For Employees:
Reviewing employment offers
Reviewing and negotiating severance packages
Wrongful/constructive dismissal Actions
Harassment complaints
Human Rights complaints
Service Canada Employment Insurance disputes
Employment
Employment law is a changing landscape. Get the advice you need to understand your rights and manage your workforce.
Our Employment lawyers serve both employers and employees. We draft and review contracts, implement workplace policies, advise on the discipline or termination of an employee, and assist in wrongful dismissal and human rights claims.
Our lawyers have a broad range of experience across many industries that employ both Provincially and Federally regulated employees. We also have extensive experience in addressing Employment Standards investigations, Occupational Health and Safety matters, and workplace investigations into harassment or misconduct.
Our Services Include:
For Employers:
Drafting employment contracts
Drafting and implementing workplace policies
Assisting in disability and WCB claims
Assisting in employee discipline matters
Assisting in workplace investigations
Evaluating severance packages
Employee terminations
Employment Standards complaints
Service Canada Employment Insurance disputes
Wrongful/constructive dismissal Actions
Human Rights complaints
For Employees:
Reviewing employment offers
Reviewing and negotiating severance packages
Wrongful/constructive dismissal Actions
Harassment complaints
Human Rights complaints
Service Canada Employment Insurance disputes
Our Services Include:
Contract negotiation and drafting
Joint ventures and corporate structuring
Zoning, subdivision and development applications and appeals
Commercial/construction financing
Construction bonds and insurance
Builders’ liens
Litigation and dispute resolution
Safety Code and Building Code violations
New Home Warranty
CONSTRUCTION
Good construction begins with good advice. We have the foundation to get your project off the ground.
WBA Law understands the tough market that the building and development industry faces. We work with clients from start-to-finish, from helping them refine proposals all the way to the completion and sale of their projects.
Along the way, WBA Law supports construction clients with contract negotiation, financing advice, risk management, permits and municipal approvals, operational issues, disputes, and sales.
Whether you are a developer, builder, general contractor, subcontractor, or supplier, our team of problem solvers understands construction from a dollars and cents point of view and will help you get the job done.
CONSTRUCTION
Good construction begins with good advice. We have the foundation to get your project off the ground.
WBA Law understands the tough market that the building and development industry faces. We work with clients from start-to-finish, from helping them refine proposals all the way to the completion and sale of their projects.
Along the way, WBA Law supports construction clients with contract negotiation, financing advice, risk management, permits and municipal approvals, operational issues, disputes, and sales.
Whether you are a developer, builder, general contractor, subcontractor, or supplier, our team of problem solvers understands construction from a dollars and cents point of view and will help you get the job done.
Our Services Include:
Contract negotiation and drafting
Joint ventures and corporate structuring
Zoning, subdivision and development applications and appeals
Commercial/construction financing
Construction bonds and insurance
Builders’ liens
Litigation and dispute resolution
Safety Code and Building Code violations
New Home Warranty
BANKING & FINANCE
Your dollars matter to you. They also matter to us. Whether it’s securing your interests or understanding your obligations, we can help.
Our Banking and Finance lawyers have the skills to assist both lenders and borrowers with innovative solutions to meet their financing goals and needs.
Our clients include chartered banks, trust companies, credit unions, mortgage corporations, private lenders, and individual and corporate borrowers.
Our Services Include:
Commercial lending facilities
Acquisition, project and equipment financing
Loan agreements, security agreements, guarantees and letters of credit
Structured finance and leasing
Debt restructuring
Foreclosures and mortgage enforcement
Debt collection and security realization
Tax planning
BANKING & FINANCE
Your dollars matter to you. They also matter to us. Whether it’s securing your interests or understanding your obligations, we can help.
Our Banking and Finance lawyers have the skills to assist both lenders and borrowers with innovative solutions to meet their financing goals and needs.
Our clients include chartered banks, trust companies, credit unions, mortgage corporations, private lenders, and individual and corporate borrowers.
Our Services Include:
Commercial lending facilities
Acquisition, project and equipment financing
Loan agreements, security agreements, guarantees and letters of credit
Structured finance and leasing
Debt restructuring
Foreclosures and mortgage enforcement
Debt collection and security realization
Tax planning
Our Services Include:
Commercial purchases and sales
Residential purchases and sales
Commercial and residential mortgages
Commercial and residential leasing
Builders’ liens
Condominiums
REAL ESTATE
Real estate is an important investment. Count on us to close your biggest deals.
WBA Law can handle any real estate transaction related to commercial or residential properties—from contract negotiation and finance assistance, to the completion of a purchase or sale. We act on behalf of land developers and homebuilders, lenders, businesses and individuals with land holdings, landlords, and individual homeowners.
Our lawyers and paralegals provide superior, timely, and cost effective service with the goal of ensuring each real estate transaction closes as smoothly as possible.
REAL ESTATE
Real estate is an important investment. Count on us to close your biggest deals.
WBA Law can handle any real estate transaction related to commercial or residential properties—from contract negotiation and finance assistance, to the completion of a purchase or sale. We act on behalf of land developers and homebuilders, lenders, businesses and individuals with land holdings, landlords, and individual homeowners.
Our lawyers and paralegals provide superior, timely, and cost effective service with the goal of ensuring each real estate transaction closes as smoothly as possible.
Our Services Include:
Commercial purchases and sales
Residential purchases and sales
Commercial and residential mortgages
Commercial and residential leasing
Builders’ liens
Condominiums
FAMILY LAW
Family matters call for compassion and straight-forward advice. We provide both when you need a professional on your side.
Family Law can be stressful and often high-conflict. While we’re passionate about ensuring clients receive a fair outcome, the WBA Law legal team understands that exercising great care and empathy during difficult times hold great value as well.
Our Family Law group handles matrimonial and family issues professionally, fairly, and discreetly, focusing on optimal solutions that are beneficial and cost-effective to all parties involved. When possible, our lawyers advocate for alternative forms of dispute resolution and negotiated agreements rather than moving through a court process.
Our Services Include:
Divorce and separation
Common law arrangements
Prenuptial and cohabitation agreements
Child and spousal support
Child custody, guardianship and access arrangements
Parenting and maintenance
Adoption
Guardianship, trusteeship and adult interdependent matters
Division of property
WHO CAN HELP ME?
FAMILY LAW
Family matters call for compassion and straight-forward advice. We provide both when you need a professional on your side.
Family Law can be stressful and often high-conflict. While we’re passionate about ensuring clients receive a fair outcome, the WBA Law legal team understands that exercising great care and empathy during difficult times hold great value as well.
Our Family Law group handles matrimonial and family issues professionally, fairly, and discreetly, focusing on optimal solutions that are beneficial and cost-effective to all parties involved. When possible, our lawyers advocate for alternative forms of dispute resolution and negotiated agreements rather than moving through a court process.
Our Services Include:
Divorce and separation
Common law arrangements
Prenuptial and cohabitation agreements
Child and spousal support
Child custody, guardianship and access arrangements
Parenting and maintenance
Adoption
Guardianship, trusteeship and adult interdependent matters
Division of property
Our Services Include:
Drafting wills, codicils, powers of attorney and personal directives
Trusts and estate planning
Estate probate and administration
Estate litigation
Guardianship, trusteeship and adult interdependent matters
WILLS & ESTATES
Take care of your loved ones tomorrow by planning for the future today.
Working with experienced Wills and Estates lawyers ensures your assets will be distributed properly when the time comes. WBA Law provides thoughtful and practical advice regarding the arrangement of personal affairs with a focus on mitigating tax disposition issues in the future. In Alberta, if you do not have a will, your estate will be distributed according to the intestacy provisions of the Wills and Succession Act.
Failing to plan ahead may also lead to disputes when distributing property to a spouse or partner, arranging care for minor children or other beneficiaries, and determining guardianships. By planning ahead, you will protect your loved ones from many of these issues that could overshadow your legacy.
WILLS & ESTATES
Take care of your loved ones tomorrow by planning for the future today.
Working with experienced Wills and Estates lawyers ensures your assets will be distributed properly when the time comes. WBA Law provides thoughtful and practical advice regarding the arrangement of personal affairs with a focus on mitigating tax disposition issues in the future. In Alberta, if you do not have a will, your estate will be distributed according to the intestacy provisions of the Wills and Succession Act.
Failing to plan ahead may also lead to disputes when distributing property to a spouse or partner, arranging care for minor children or other beneficiaries, and determining guardianships. By planning ahead, you will protect your loved ones from many of these issues that could overshadow your legacy.
Our Services Include:
Drafting wills, codicils, powers of attorney and personal directives
Trusts and estate planning
Estate probate and administration
Estate litigation
Guardianship, trusteeship and adult interdependent matters