Areas of Practice

Corporate and Commercial

Our corporate and commercial lawyers advise private companies on all aspects of commercial law, including acquisition, share transactions, corporate reorganizations, financing and the purchase and sale of assets. We can work with your accountants to help achieve the most tax-efficient arrangements.

We are also skilled in drafting such contracts as you may require to deal with your business so as to protect and promote your business objectives.

Real Estate, Condominium and Land Development

Our real estate lawyers are experienced in drafting and negotiating residential and commercial real estate transactions, including financing, leasing, selling and purchasing property.

Our real estate lawyers are also experienced in land development matters including land severances, title upgrades, and registration of plans of subdivision and plans of condominium, as well as drafting condominium disclosure documents and agreements of purchase and sale.

Employment Law

If you are an employee we can advise you concerning your rights while you are employed. If you have been terminated or “permanently laid off” from your employment we can assist you in determining whether or not your severance package is adequate. If you have been wrongfully dismissed we can take appropriate legal action and/or negotiate a settlement for you.

If you are an employer, we can assist you in developing employment policies, and drafting termination packages. If you have been sued by an employee, we can represent you to defend against any such lawsuit.

Estate Litigation

Our estate litigation lawyers will assist you with any serious issues you may have regarding a Will, or an estate, and how it is being administered. If court proceedings need to be commenced to determine an issue or your entitlement, we can assist.

Family Law

Our family law lawyers have extensive experience in all areas of family law, including marriage and separation agreements, divorces, custody and support disputes. We strive to achieve the best results for clients facing stressful family disputes.

Personal Injury Litigation

Our personal injury lawyers have the knowledge and experience to assist you in your personal injury claim, whether for an automobile accident, slip and fall, wrongful death, defamation or any other type of personal injury.

Civil and General Litigation

Our civil litigation lawyers have experience appearing before all levels of courts and tribunals.

Litigation can take a long time to settle at significant expense. Our lawyers make every effort to resolve your matters as quickly as possible, with the best results possible.

Boddy Ryerson LLP

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Wendy Newton graduated from University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Arts, Honors Philosophy in 1988 and a Bachelor of Laws in 1992. Ms. Newton graduated from law school on the Dean’s List and was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 1994.

Ms. Newton joins Boddy Ryerson LLP in January, 2012 as a partner after practicing for over 17 years in Brantford in the areas of residential and commercial real estate including purchases and sales, property development, condominium law and development (including advising condominium developers, boards and purchasers), as well as in the areas of corporate commercial law and wills and estates.

Ms. Newton is a member of the Ontario Bar Association and Canadian Condominium Institute. She has served on numerous committees and boards, including Enterprise Brant and Brant Community Foundation. Ms. Newton is currently a director of the Brant Law Association.


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Visit Our Site Contact Us View Mobile Site Email this page Community Info Bookmark this page Owners login Last Updated: Apr 16, 2024	Areas of Practice Corporate and Commercial Our corporate and commercial lawyers advise private companies on all aspects of commercial law, including acquisition, share transactions, corporate reorganizations, financing and the purchase and sale of assets. We can work with your accountants to help achieve the most tax-efficient arrangements. We are also skilled in drafting such contracts as you may require to deal with your business so as to protect and promote your business objectives. Real Estate, Condominium and Land Development Our real estate lawyers are experienced in drafting and negotiating residential and commercial real estate transactions, including financing, leasing, selling and purchasing property. Our real estate lawyers are also experienced in land development matters including land severances, title upgrades, and registration of plans of subdivision and plans of condominium, as well as drafting condominium disclosure documents and agreements of purchase and sale. Employment Law If you are an employee we can advise you concerning your rights while you are employed. If you have been terminated or “permanently laid off” from your employment we can assist you in determining whether or not your severance package is adequate. If you have been wrongfully dismissed we can take appropriate legal action and/or negotiate a settlement for you. If you are an employer, we can assist you in developing employment policies, and drafting termination packages. If you have been sued by an employee, we can represent you to defend against any such lawsuit. Estate Litigation Our estate litigation lawyers will assist you with any serious issues you may have regarding a Will, or an estate, and how it is being administered. If court proceedings need to be commenced to determine an issue or your entitlement, we can assist. Family Law Our family law lawyers have extensive experience in all areas of family law, including marriage and separation agreements, divorces, custody and support disputes. We strive to achieve the best results for clients facing stressful family disputes. Personal Injury Litigation Our personal injury lawyers have the knowledge and experience to assist you in your personal injury claim, whether for an automobile accident, slip and fall, wrongful death, defamation or any other type of personal injury. Civil and General Litigation Our civil litigation lawyers have experience appearing before all levels of courts and tribunals. Litigation can take a long time to settle at significant expense. Our lawyers make every effort to resolve your matters as quickly as possible, with the best results possible.	Boddy Ryerson LLP for contact info click here Wendy Newton graduated from University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Arts, Honors Philosophy in 1988 and a Bachelor of Laws in 1992. Ms. Newton graduated from law school on the Dean’s List and was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 1994. Ms. Newton joins Boddy Ryerson LLP in January, 2012 as a partner after practicing for over 17 years in Brantford in the areas of residential and commercial real estate including purchases and sales, property development, condominium law and development (including advising condominium developers, boards and purchasers), as well as in the areas of corporate commercial law and wills and estates. Ms. Newton is a member of the Ontario Bar Association and Canadian Condominium Institute. She has served on numerous committees and boards, including Enterprise Brant and Brant Community Foundation. Ms. Newton is currently a director of the Brant Law Association.