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This list covers the major specialist areas practiced within the firm. For information about further practice areas, please email RodP@hhplegal.com
Commercial Litigation
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| Hustwick Payne is widely acknowledged to be a leading commercial litigation firm in the Province of Alberta. This pre-eminence has its roots in the fact that some 70-80 years ago the original barristers of this firm, from whom we trace our modern existence, were committed to ensuring our clients commercial disputes were argued forcefully and effectively without sacrificing the private nature of the dispute. We continue to be committed to superior advocacy and the preservation of the client's right of privilege. The size and complexity of some of the disputes we advise on speaks volumes of the confidence our clients place in us
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| We are dedicated to working with our clients across the full range of corporate matters and transactions. We advise on deals that are complicated as well as those that are more day-to-day in scope including corporate governance and regulatory requirements. We have a particular strength in advising on large, complex inter-jurisdictional transactions but we also act for numerous small to medium sized businesses advising on a multitude of issues. We have a team of securities lawyers that have taken companies from start up through to IPO and on-going regulatory filings. Our client base covers the spectrum of industry sectors, including energy, construction, retail and manufacturing. We have developed strong links with top Canadian and U.S. law firms to assist in cross-jurisdictional business deals.
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| Our lawyers deal with a wide range of employment issues - contentious, non-contentious and advisory. We provide litigation support in all areas of Alberta law including wrongful dismissal and discrimination, unfair competition, labour standards, interference with contractual relations and executive severances (acting for employer or employee). Our Solicitors provide appropriate expertise and experience in all transactional and legislative related employment concerns ranging from employment contracts to handbooks and policies. Our employment group keeps our clients up to date with all recent developments in legislation and case law.
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| Our family law group is widely acknowledged to be amongst the finest the profession has to offer. We provide advice in all legal issues relevant to family law including: support, custody, access and property division. Our lawyers have been involved in numerous significant legal disputes relating to family law, all the while preserving the clients right to privacy and confidentiality. We provide objective and sound advice to all clients. The breakdown of relations between partners is stressful and difficult. Our team of lawyers are dedicated to ensuring all components of the process are explained, from steps that can be taken to achieve reconciliation to formal dissolution of the partnership and arrangements for affected parties, most particularly children.
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We have a close relationship with a whole network of lenders, venture capitalists and brokers in Alberta and throughout North America.
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| Our lawyers deal with a wide array of issues in private and public international law including the laws relating to international commercial transactions. We have advised on matters related to virtually every continent and region of the world. We continue to be committed to facilitating cross-jurisdictional commercial transactions through a world wide agent system allowing our clients immediate access to and expertise in unfamiliar markets.
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| Our oil & gas group provide advice on, and has extensive experience in, all legal issues relevant to the oilfield service sector including consulting and contract arrangements. We also advise on regulatory issues related specifically to the oilfield service industry. Our team also has significant expertise and provides support in the wind power utility sector. This burgeoning utility sector has its own unique legal concerns upon which we must necessarily advise and report.
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| We have a small but dedicated team of lawyers who assist those who have been seriously injured in motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice situations, or other related negligent acts. We have negotiated and litigated many significant damage claims often involving complex medical and psychological conditions. Our lawyers are totally committed to ensuring our clients receive compensation in accordance with the most recent jurisprudence.
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| The real estate department at Hustwick Payne is one of the best resourced teams in the Province. Our lawyers have a broad training and practical experience encompassing pure property, planning and finance related matters. The strength and depth of the team ensures that all transactions are properly resourced at all times. The department is highly regarded for both technical and commercial competence. Our real estate team continues to be involved in residential, farm and commercial property transactions. Our clients include some of Alberta's leading property owners, investors and developers. . Our lawyers provide advice on all aspects of general commercial property including investment, acquisitions, disposals, leasing, development and property finance. The department has significant experience in advising both lenders and borrowers on the finance aspects of property transaction. Growth in highly structured property finance is a goal of the firm.
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| We have taken numerous start ups companies to market and have extensive experience in reverse takeovers dating back to the junior capital pool program formerly offered by the Alberta Stock Exchange and now allowed by the TSX. X. Our Canadian securities practice focuses on providing clients with appropriate and sage advice relating to ongoing compliance with the Canadian Securities laws.
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| Our wills and estates group advises on a wide range of complex trust and succession issues. We advise on will preparation, estate planning, the administration of estates. We also advise on trusts generally, both domestic and offshore, from their creation to winding up all aspects in between.
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