John was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1995. Since then he has practiced in the areas of corporate/commercial, real estate and estates law. He has represented many clients in the sales and purchases of businesses, and the incorporation and organization of new corporations, corporate reorganizations such as section 85 rollovers, section 86 share exchanges, estate freezes and butterfly reorganizations. He is also active in the preparation of shareholder agreements, partnerships, joint ventures, licensing, franchising and distribution agreements, employment contracts and leasing. John has represented lenders and borrowers in a variety of business financing transactions. Lastly, John’s practice includes estate planning, estate administration, and the preparation of wills, trusts and powers of attorney.