James Steele offers help with Wills & Estates

by | Jan 21, 2019 | James D Steele, News, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

Anyone with Wills & Estates questions is invited to a series of free drop in clinics at the Frances Morrison Central Branch of Saskatoon Public Library.   The evening clinics will run from 6:30-8:30 on:

Thursday, February 14

Thursday, February 28

Thursday, March 21

If you need help preparing your will, acting as Executor of an estate, or any other related issue, plan to attend these free clinics.  Robertson Stromberg’s James Steele will be there to assist on a first come, first served basis on February 14th and March 21st.

 

 

 

Anderson and Steele Present to SUMA Members

by | Jan 7, 2019 | James D Steele, M Kim Anderson, Municipal Law and Local Government, News

Struggling with a complex tax enforcement issue? Want to avoid taking a property?

The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) is offering the webinar How to Make Tax Collection Less Taxing.  Robertson Stromberg’s Kim Anderson, QC, and James Steele will talk about how to collect on those hard cases and options beyond The Tax Enforcement Act.

The webinar will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on January 22, 2019 and will include a 15 minute question and answer period.

For more information about SUMA or to register for this webinar, click here.

 

 

 

Marinko Jelovic Joins Robertson Stromberg Partnership

by | Jan 3, 2019 | Commercial Lending and Corporate Finance, Commercial Transactions and Real Estate, Lawyers, Marinko J Jelovic, Natural Resources, News, Small Business

Congratulations to Marinko Jelovic who became Robertson Stromberg’s newest partner on January 1, 2019.  Marinko joined Robertson Stromberg as an articling student and, since his call to the bar in  2012, has been an important member of the corporate/commercial law team.

Jennifer Pereira Honoured with Queen’s Counsel Designation

by | Dec 19, 2018 | Jennifer D Pereira, News

Congratulations to Jennifer Da Silva Pereira who is among the eighteen distinguished Saskatchewan lawyers honoured with the Queen’s Counsel Designation for 2018.

Queen’s Counsel appointments are based on recommendations from a selection committee consisting of Saskatchewan’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General, the Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan or the Chief Justice of the Court of Queen’s Bench and the past presidents of the Saskatchewan branch of the Canadian Bar Association and the Law Society of Saskatchewan.

The announcement was made by Justice Minister and Attorney General Don Morgan on Tuesday, December 18.  In his announcement he said, “These individuals have made significant contributions to the legal profession, the justice system and their communities. I’m pleased to recognize their hard work and dedication to our province.”

Those who know Jennifer are well aware of her talents and energy.  Alongside her busy practice, Jennifer tirelessly contributes to her profession and her local, provincial and national communities.  Her involvement in professional and community events are documented on her Robertson Stromberg profile.

Well done and well deserved, Jenn.

 

 

 

Robertson Stromberg Ranked by Chambers and Partners

by | Dec 12, 2018 | Christopher J H Donald, Commercial Lending and Corporate Finance, Commercial Transactions and Real Estate, Leslie W Prosser, News

Robertson Stromberg has been ranked as a leading firm by Chambers and Partners. The 2019 Chambers Canada lists Robertson Stromberg in the Corporate/Commercial – Saskatchewan category.  Also awarded Leading Lawyer rankings are Christopher Donald, Q.C. and Leslie Prosser, Q.C.

Chambers Canada covers lawyers and law firms practicing in all provinces and territories in Canada. The guide recommends lawyers and law firms in over 40 specialist practice areas. The qualities on which rankings are assessed include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client.  

The profile describes Robertson Stromberg as a “well-established Saskatoon-based team with standout experience advising on commercial lending, acquisitions and divestitures as well as corporate finance. Regularly advises clients in the financial services, municipal and agricultural sectors. Further areas of strength include bankruptcy and insolvency, insurance and taxation law.”

Read Chambers and Partners’ profiles of Les Prosser and Chris Donald.

 

Jennifer Pereira To Chair CBA Mid-Winter Meetings

by | Dec 4, 2018 | Jennifer D Pereira, News

“Enhancing Justice” is the title for the Canadian Bar Association’s Mid-Winter Meetings set for January 31 and February 1, 2019 in Saskatoon.  Jennifer Pereira, Chairperson for the event has announced that experts and distinguished speakers addressing the meeting will include:

 

  • Chief Justice R. Wagner of the Supreme Court of Canada
  • Chief Justice M. Popescul of the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench
  • Justice M.T. Megaw and Bill Johnson QC
  • Saskatchewan Minister of Justice and Attorney General Don Morgan QC
  • Angela Chiason, lawyer and frequent media commentator
  • Chief Commissioner of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, Judge David Arnot
  • Howard Sapers, Independent Advisor on Corrections Reform
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