PRACTICE AREAS

Our experience is your asset.

WBA Law LLP has the skills and strategies to help you with your business and personal needs. Explore our practice areas to find out how we can develop the right solutions for you.

 
 
 
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PRACTICE
AREAS
Our experience is your asset.
WBA Law LLP has the skills and strategies to help you with your business and personal needs. Explore our practice areas to find out how we can develop the right solutions for you.
 
 
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BANKING & FINANCE

Your dollars matter to you. They also matter to us. Whether it’s securing your interests or understanding your obligations, we can help.

Our Banking and Finance lawyers have the skills to assist both lenders and borrowers with innovative solutions to meet their financing goals and needs.

Our clients include chartered banks, trust companies, credit unions, mortgage corporations, private lenders, and individual and corporate borrowers.

Our Services Include:

  • Commercial lending facilities

  • Acquisition, project and equipment financing

  • Loan agreements, security agreements, guarantees and letters of credit

  • Structured finance and leasing

  • Debt restructuring

  • Foreclosures and mortgage enforcement

  • Debt collection and security realization

  • Tax planning

 
BANKING & FINANCE

Your dollars matter to you. They also matter to us. Whether it’s securing your interests or understanding your obligations, we can help.

Our Banking and Finance lawyers have the skills to assist both lenders and borrowers with innovative solutions to meet their financing goals and needs.

Our clients include chartered banks, trust companies, credit unions, mortgage corporations, private lenders, and individual and corporate borrowers.

 

Our Services Include:

  • Commercial lending facilities

  • Acquisition, project and equipment financing

  • Loan agreements, security agreements, guarantees and letters of credit

  • Structured finance and leasing

  • Debt restructuring

  • Foreclosures and mortgage enforcement

  • Debt collection and security realization

  • Tax planning

 
 
 
 

Our Services Include:

  • Business and non-profit formations

  • Partnerships, joint ventures and trusts

  • Mergers, acquisitions and divestitures

  • Business reorganization and debt restructuring

  • Corporate financing

  • Corporate governance

  • Franchising

  • Leasing

  • Contract negotiation and drafting

  • Employment matters

BUSINESS LAW

Alberta was built on entrepreneurial grit. We support this spirit and ensure your business ventures contain less risk, more reward.

WBA Law’s Business Law group has extensive experience serving large and small corporations and partnerships, owner-operated businesses, investors, financial institutions and lenders, and entrepreneurs.

Our clients seek counsel in a multitude of industries, including land development, commercial and residential real estate development, construction, financial services, commercial leasing, agriculture, manufacturing, and information technology.

Whether you are incorporating, growing or selling your business, our skilled team has the resources to assist in every way possible.

BUSINESS LAW

WBA Law’s Business Law group has extensive experience serving large and small corporations and partnerships, owner-operated businesses, investors, financial institutions and lenders, and entrepreneurs.

Our clients seek counsel in a multitude of industries, including land development, commercial and residential real estate development, construction, financial services, commercial leasing, agriculture, manufacturing, and information technology.

Whether you are incorporating, growing or selling your business, our skilled team has the resources to assist in every way possible.

Whether you are a plaintiff or a defendant, facing litigation can be intimidating and overwhelming. Our Litigation team is skilled and experienced in many types of litigation, including complex and multi-party matters.

We can assist you in maneuvering through a Court process or finding an effective and efficient means of resolving disputes. We have represented our clients in each level of Court in Alberta as well as in tribunal and administrative settings, and we are experienced in alternative forms of dispute resolution.

Our goal is simple; resolve disputes in an efficient and economic manner, and, if possible, avoid litigation entirely.

 

Our Services Include:

  • Business and non-profit formations

  • Partnerships, joint ventures and trusts

  • Mergers, acquisitions and divestitures

  • Business reorganization and debt restructuring

  • Corporate financing

  • Corporate governance

  • Franchising

  • Leasing

  • Contract negotiation and drafting

  • Employment matters

 
 
 
CONSTRUCTION

Good construction begins with good advice. We have the foundation to get your project off the ground.

WBA Law understands the tough market that the building and development industry faces. We work with clients from start-to-finish, from helping them refine proposals all the way to the completion and sale of their projects.

Along the way, WBA Law supports construction clients with contract negotiation, financing advice, risk management, permits and municipal approvals, operational issues, disputes, and sales.

Whether you are a developer, builder, general contractor, subcontractor, or supplier, our team of problem solvers understands construction from a dollars and cents point of view and will help you get the job done.

Our Services Include:

  • Contract negotiation and drafting

  • Joint ventures and corporate structuring

  • Zoning, subdivision and development applications and appeals

  • Commercial/construction financing

  • Construction bonds and insurance

  • Builders’ liens

  • Litigation and dispute resolution

  • Safety Code and Building Code violations

  • New Home Warranty

 
CONSTRUCTION

Good construction begins with good advice. We have the foundation to get your project off the ground.

WBA Law understands the tough market that the building and development industry faces. We work with clients from start-to-finish, from helping them refine proposals all the way to the completion and sale of their projects.

Along the way, WBA Law supports construction clients with contract negotiation, financing advice, risk management, permits and municipal approvals, operational issues, disputes, and sales.

Whether you are a developer, builder, general contractor, subcontractor, or supplier, our team of problem solvers understands construction from a dollars and cents point of view and will help you get the job done.

 

Our Services Include:

  • Contract negotiation and drafting

  • Joint ventures and corporate structuring

  • Zoning, subdivision and development applications and appeals

  • Commercial/construction financing

  • Construction bonds and insurance

  • Builders’ liens

  • Litigation and dispute resolution

  • Safety Code and Building Code violations

  • New Home Warranty

 
 
 
 

For Employees:

  • Reviewing employment offers

  • Reviewing and negotiating severance packages

  • Wrongful/constructive dismissal Actions

  • Harassment complaints

  • Human Rights complaints

  • Service Canada Employment Insurance disputes

Our Services Include:

For Employers:

  • Drafting employment contracts

  • Drafting and implementing workplace policies

  • Assisting in disability and WCB claims

  • Assisting in employee discipline matters

  • Assisting in workplace investigations

  • Evaluating severance packages

  • Employee terminations

  • Employment Standards complaints

  • Service Canada Employment Insurance disputes

  • Wrongful/constructive dismissal Actions

  • Human Rights complaints

Employment

Employment law is a changing landscape. Get the advice you need to understand your rights and manage your workforce.

Our Employment lawyers serve both employers and employees. We draft and review contracts, implement workplace policies, advise on the discipline or termination of an employee, and assist in wrongful dismissal and human rights claims.

Our lawyers have a broad range of experience across many industries that employ both Provincially and Federally regulated employees. We also have extensive experience in addressing Employment Standards investigations, Occupational Health and Safety matters, and workplace investigations into harassment or misconduct.


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Employment

Employment law is a changing landscape. Get the advice you need to understand your rights and manage your workforce.

Our Employment lawyers serve both employers and employees. We draft and review contracts, implement workplace policies, advise on the discipline or termination of an employee, and assist in wrongful dismissal and human rights claims.

Our lawyers have a broad range of experience across many industries that employ both Provincially and Federally regulated employees. We also have extensive experience in addressing Employment Standards investigations, Occupational Health and Safety matters, and workplace investigations into harassment or misconduct.

 

Our Services Include:

For Employers:

  • Drafting employment contracts

  • Drafting and implementing workplace policies

  • Assisting in disability and WCB claims

  • Assisting in employee discipline matters

  • Assisting in workplace investigations

  • Evaluating severance packages

  • Employee terminations

  • Employment Standards complaints

  • Service Canada Employment Insurance disputes

  • Wrongful/constructive dismissal Actions

  • Human Rights complaints

 

For Employees:

  • Reviewing employment offers

  • Reviewing and negotiating severance packages

  • Wrongful/constructive dismissal Actions

  • Harassment complaints

  • Human Rights complaints

  • Service Canada Employment Insurance disputes

 

WHO CAN HELP ME?

Tina Cai
 
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LITIGATION

Sometimes conflict cannot be avoided. Our clients receive persuasive advocacy and practical solutions.

Whether you are a plaintiff or a defendant, facing litigation can be intimidating and overwhelming. Our Litigation team is skilled and experienced in many types of litigation, including complex and multi-party matters.

We can assist you in maneuvering through a Court process or finding an effective and efficient means of resolving disputes. We have represented our clients in each level of Court in Alberta as well as in tribunal and administrative settings, and we are experienced in alternative forms of dispute resolution.

Our goal is simple; resolve disputes in an efficient and economic manner, and, if possible, avoid litigation entirely.

Our Services Include:

  • Fraud

  • Foreclosures and mortgage enforcement

  • Debt collection and security realization

  • Construction and builders’ liens

  • Home warranty disputes

  • Employment and human rights matters (employer and employee)

  • Commercial and contractual disputes

  • Shareholder disputes, oppression and derivative actions

  • Injunctions

  • Arbitrations

 

LITIGATION

Sometimes conflict cannot be avoided. Our clients receive persuasive advocacy and practical solutions.

Whether you are a plaintiff or a defendant, facing litigation can be intimidating and overwhelming. Our Litigation team is skilled and experienced in many types of litigation, including complex and multi-party matters.

We can assist you in maneuvering through a Court process or finding an effective and efficient means of resolving disputes. We have represented our clients in each level of Court in Alberta as well as in tribunal and administrative settings, and we are experienced in alternative forms of dispute resolution.

Our goal is simple; resolve disputes in an efficient and economic manner, and, if possible, avoid litigation entirely.

 

Our Services Include:

  • Fraud

  • Foreclosures and mortgage enforcement

  • Debt collection and security realization

  • Construction and builders’ liens

  • Home warranty disputes

  • Employment and human rights matters (employer and employee)

  • Commercial and contractual disputes

  • Shareholder disputes, oppression and derivative actions

  • Injunctions

  • Arbitrations

 
 
 
 

Our Services Include:

  • Commercial purchases and sales

  • Residential purchases and sales

  • Commercial and residential mortgages

  • Commercial and residential leasing

  • Builders’ liens

  • Condominiums

REAL ESTATE

Real estate is an important investment. Count on us to close your biggest deals.

WBA Law can handle any real estate transaction related to commercial or residential properties—from contract negotiation and finance assistance, to the completion of a purchase or sale. We act on behalf of land developers and homebuilders, lenders, businesses and individuals with land holdings, landlords, and individual homeowners.

Our lawyers and paralegals provide superior, timely, and cost effective service with the goal of ensuring each real estate transaction closes as smoothly as possible.

 

REAL ESTATE

Real estate is an important investment. Count on us to close your biggest deals.

WBA Law can handle any real estate transaction related to commercial or residential properties—from contract negotiation and finance assistance, to the completion of a purchase or sale. We act on behalf of land developers and homebuilders, lenders, businesses and individuals with land holdings, landlords, and individual homeowners.

Our lawyers and paralegals provide superior, timely, and cost effective service with the goal of ensuring each real estate transaction closes as smoothly as possible.

 

Our Services Include:

  • Commercial purchases and sales

  • Residential purchases and sales

  • Commercial and residential mortgages

  • Commercial and residential leasing

  • Builders’ liens

  • Condominiums

 
 
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WILLS & ESTATES

Take care of your loved ones tomorrow by planning for the future today.

Working with experienced Wills and Estates lawyers ensures your assets will be distributed properly when the time comes. WBA Law provides thoughtful and practical advice regarding the arrangement of personal affairs with a focus on mitigating tax disposition issues in the future. In Alberta, if you do not have a will, your estate will be distributed according to the intestacy provisions of the Wills and Succession Act.

Failing to plan ahead may also lead to disputes when distributing property to a spouse or partner, arranging care for minor children or other beneficiaries, and determining guardianships. By planning ahead, you will protect your loved ones from many of these issues that could overshadow your legacy.

Our Services Include:

  • Drafting wills, codicils, powers of attorney and personal directives

  • Trusts and estate planning

  • Estate probate and administration

  • Estate litigation

  • Guardianship, trusteeship and adult interdependent matters

WILLS & ESTATES

Take care of your loved ones tomorrow by planning for the future today.

Working with experienced Wills and Estates lawyers ensures your assets will be distributed properly when the time comes. WBA Law provides thoughtful and practical advice regarding the arrangement of personal affairs with a focus on mitigating tax disposition issues in the future. In Alberta, if you do not have a will, your estate will be distributed according to the intestacy provisions of the Wills and Succession Act.

Failing to plan ahead may also lead to disputes when distributing property to a spouse or partner, arranging care for minor children or other beneficiaries, and determining guardianships. By planning ahead, you will protect your loved ones from many of these issues that could overshadow your legacy.

 

Our Services Include:

  • Drafting wills, codicils, powers of attorney and personal directives

  • Trusts and estate planning

  • Estate probate and administration

  • Estate litigation

  • Guardianship, trusteeship and adult interdependent matters