Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP (TDS) is one of the largest and most established full-service business law and civil litigation firms in Manitoba with 70 lawyers and a history that starts in 1887.
TDS has the expertise necessary to help clients take advantage of every opportunity and to develop creative solutions to legal challenges in a timely and cost-effective way. Our firm is able to serve clients in English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Greek and Spanish. TDS has long been recognized as a center of excellence in business law, labor relations and employment law and civil litigation. Lexpert® The Business Magazine for Lawyers recognized TDS in 2008 and 2009 as the leading corporate law firm in Manitoba. A number of our lawyers have been recognized by Lexpert® and The Best Lawyers in Canada® as being among the leading Canadian lawyers in their areas of practice.
Business Law: Recognized as having a leading corporate/commercial practice in Manitoba, TDS assists businesses establishing in Manitoba and advises in all areas, including mergers and acquisitions, taxation, financing and securities, banking, and franchising.
Litigation: Our litigation department is the largest in Manitoba, having the reputation for skill, experience and success in representing our clients before various tribunals and at all court levels, as well as in alternative dispute resolution systems. Substantial experience is available in the areas of insurance, commercial, disputes, personal injury, health, medical malpractice, construction, bankruptcy and insolvency, products liability, competition and trade and regulation.
Labor and Employment Law: Our labor and employment practice group is the largest in Manitoba, covering all areas of actual or potential dispute between labor and management in both organized and individual circumstances. We have earned recognition for our proficiency in the areas of collective bargaining, labor arbitration, employee dismissal, human rights, pensions, sports and entertainment, workplace safety and health, employment standards and workers compensation.
Property: We are experienced in all aspects of property practice including purchase and sale, leasing and construction.
Government & Regulatory Groups: We represent a significant number of government agencies, corporations and municipalities. Because of our involvement with both private sector and public sector clients, the firm has often been involved in projects in which they have worked successfully together. Our firm has extensive experience with federal and provincial crown corporations, municipal corporations and professional associations. We also have expertise in environmental law and in the field of utility operations, with particular emphasis on telecommunications, hydro-electric power generation and sale, natural resource development and oil and gas production and transmission. |
