Our general corporate, commercial and securities practice includes the banking, loan, trust and securities areas of the financial sector; in the securities area, issuers represented include pooled investment entities such as investment trusts and partnerships, mortgage investment corporations and open and closed-end funds, as well as industrial and resource companies. German-Canadian competence includes cross-border corporate, commercial, real estate and litigation matters. Our Ontario-based real estate law practice, includes buying, selling and financing commercial, residential and hospitality industry properties; residential subdivision and condominium development; real estate based syndications and limited partnerships; and commercial landlord and tenant matters. Our civil and commercial litigation practice includes all manner of real estate litigation, wrongful dismissal actions, wrongful competition proceedings, debt collection remedies and partner and shareholder disputes. Our employment law practice includes employment contracts, severance package preparation and review, and advice on employment policies. We also provide individual and family law services including wills, trusts and estate planning; matrimonial matters, divorce; and separation and cohabitation agreements.