Commercial Litigation Lawyer Toronto
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Law Works represents parties in corporate and commercial disputes in litigation and arbitration, including trials, mediation, and appeals.
If you are involved in a commercial or corporate dispute in Toronto or the surrounding area and would like advice or assistance, contact Ben Hanuka at (416) 899-4147.
Location
19 River St., Suite 204,
Toronto, Ontario
M5A 3P1
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Law Works is a respected small boutique law firm specializing in commercial and franchise disputes. Our law firm was founded by the firm’s principal, Ben Hanuka, and has operated in Toronto since 2012 before expanding to a multi-province practice with satellite offices in Calgary and Vancouver.
We also operated Law Works Professional Development to provide lawyers in Ontario and across Canada with accredited short and intensive training courses.
Our Foundation in Toronto
The professional career of our firm’s principal, Ben Hanuka, was focused in Toronto. Ben attained both his JD and LLM (1996 and 2015) degrees from Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto and was called to the Ontario Bar in 1998. Before founding Law Works, Ben led franchise law and franchise litigation practices in a mid size law firm and most of his court appearances have been in the Greater Toronto Area over the past twenty-five years. These include many leading court decisions.
Ben is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and the Ontario Bar Association. He has been an active volunteer with the Ontario Bar Association where he has in past years led committees, presented at member events and led continuing education programs for Ontario lawyers. Ben is also a former member of the Cambridge Club in Toronto.
How Law Works Helps Our Commercial Clients
We represent and advise shareholders, parties to the sale of a business or commercial real estate property, debtors and creditors, and landlords and tenants under a commercial lease, among many other types of parties in commercial disputes. Our work includes representation in advice in cases involving:
- minority shareholders corporate oppression allegations;
- claims about the enforceability of non-competition and non-solicitation restrictions in a purchase and sale agreement;
- remedies for breach of loan and other financing arrangements;
- disputes about directors’ obligations and share conversion agreements;
- allegations of directors’ conflicts of interests and breach of fiduciary obligations;
- claims of breach of contract in supplier relationships, and
- renovation and construction claims.
What are Clients Saying about Working with Law Works
“I can without hesitation recommend Ben and associates as: ethical, diligent, client-focused, direct and forthcoming to a fault. They allow the client to be aware of their options with realism – no sugar coating. Five stars in my book”. Sam Davis, CEO International News, Ontario
“I have worked with may businesses, including law firms, and Law Works was one of those that offered exceptional service in a very efficient manner at all times. I have always been extremely satisfied with the work that has been completed and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone” Dr. Lorrain Vosu, Clinical Director, Toronto Hearing Services, Ontario
The Industries Our Commercial Litigation Practice Serves
As commercial litigation counsel, we have experience and expertise advising and represent clients in a wide range of industries. These include:
- restaurants
- child care and education
- hotels and accommodations
- real estate brokers
- real estate investments
- and more …
Why You Should Consider Working with Law Works
Law Works has the expertise and experience and proven track record representing commercial clients in Toronto area. We have settled disputes between parties to commercial agreements of all types and sizes.
For a timeline of commercial decisions where Law Works has acted as counsel, visit our Commercial Disputes page.
Located on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario, the city’s downtown core’s proximity is walking distance to the water and docks of the harbour-front. Toronto is the most populated metropolitan area in all of Canada. The number of residents peaks at 6 million people, making it the fifth-largest city in North America. The city’s diversity is one of the highest in the world, with over 50% of its population born outside of Canada, many residents speaking English as a second language and there are over 160 different languages spoken in Toronto.
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