MEDIATION

See ARBITRATION / ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION.

MERGERS

See ACQUISITIONS.

MUNICIPAL PLANNING APPROVAL

WITTEN LLP has long been recognized in the community as being a strong player in obtaining municipal approvals for both developers and landowners. We offer clients appearing before municipal boards and agencies with advice and support in all areas, including redistricting, structure plans, sub-divisions, development agreement negotiation and representation. This assistance also extends to a broad range of real estate clients, including those representing national and international organizations.

NOT FOR PROFIT

See PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS.

PRIVACY LAW

See ACCESS TO INFORMATION.

PERSONAL INJURY

Suffering a personal injury can often have far-reaching and unforeseen consequences on the lives of many accident victims. To address these issues, WITTEN LLP provides comprehensive service to individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice situations, job related injuries, product liability cases, and falls or injuries as the result of a property owner's negligence. We also serve individuals needing assistance with a variety of other insurance claims, including disability.

Physical ailments are often just a fraction of the distress caused by injury or disability. Individuals may also have emotional and psychological problems that trigger many out-of-pocket expenses, including loss of income, medical expenses and property damages. In addition, the ability to perform household chores, yard work and child care are often compromised. These claims have an immediate impact, and their effects and subsequent problems may continue well into the future.

We are committed to addressing each and every concern of the injured parties during the vital period of recovery. To ensure our clients are given the energy to recuperate, we dedicate ourselves to contacting witnesses, gathering evidence, consulting with medical and other experts, dealing with insurers and ultimately negotiating a settlement or taking the matter to trial.

We encourage clients requiring these services to contact WITTEN LLP as soon as possible after the initial injury since a successful claim often depends on timely and efficient involvement.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

WITTEN LLP provides legal representation and advice to a variety of professional, commercial and philanthropic associations, professional regulatory bodies, trade unions, industry associations, not-for-profit corporations, and charitable organizations. Often our work for these groups includes a complete analysis of all issues that could impact on their business, and mapping effective legal strategies to ensure success.

Our experience includes:
• Organization and corporate governance
• Constitutional and legislative interpretation
• Business and commercial needs
• Arbitration and Alternate Dispute Resolution
• Conduct of disciplinary hearings
• Administrative law concerns including representation in applications for judicial review
• Employment and dismissal matters
• Fiduciary obligations
• Litigation

In an increasingly difficult and complex legal environment, many governing boards and executive directors have come to rely upon the support and advice that our lawyers are able to offer.

REAL ESTATE FINANCING

See REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

WITTEN LLP offers its clients expert assistance in all areas of commercial and residential real estate law and financing from the simplest to the most complex transactions. In addition to representing a number of major financial institutions and a broad range of corporate and institutional investors, we advise and assist numerous national, regional and local lenders, borrowers and developers in all matters relating to real estate. We also represent the province's major provider of new home warranty protection.

Years of combined experience have made us leaders in this area of practice. We are proud of our record in the acquisition and sale of major properties, the acquisition, development and financing of many commercial locations, and work in participation lending, construction and conventional financing.

This record of achievement is the result of the broad base of experience we are able to draw upon within our firm. Contributions made by our environmental and franchising groups, and by our commercial litigators, make our work even stronger and more comprehensive.

SECURITY ENFORCEMENT

See CREDITORS REMEDIES.

SHOPPING CENTRE DEVELOPMENT

WITTEN LLP represents some of the Canada's premier shopping centre developers in all aspects of their business, from land acquisition, assembly and redistricting to planning, tenant mix, leasing, financing and sale. Our representation includes leasing activity for the most significant shopping centres in Edmonton, Calgary and elsewhere in Western Canada. Our expertise has earned us a reputation throughout the country for the development of efficient and effective shopping centre leases.

Members of our firm lecture extensively at local, national and international leasing and industry seminars, and many have published articles that address various aspects of development, planning and leasing.

Our representation does not limit itself to national developers. We regularly advise and assist numerous regional and local developers, landlords and property managers in all development aspects of commercial real estate. This includes completion of standard form offers to lease, leases for shopping centres, office buildings, strip malls and warehouses, preparation and review of documents and the interpretation and application of these documents in each possible circumstance.

We also address a variety of commercial leasing issues that affect current business operation and future growth. Our experience spans all aspects relating to the drafting, negotiation and enforcement of commercial leases in shopping centre, office and warehouse developments. Clients requiring this service generally include groups directly affected by leasing issues, including developers, financial institutions, landlords, property managers and tenants.

Our professional affiliations include the Building Owners Management Association and the International Council of Shopping Centres.

SPORTS LAW

WITTEN LLP is fortunate to have fostered strong relationships with some of North America's premier athletes and athletic sponsors. Work for these clients include negotiating and drafting sponsorship, endorsement and appearance contracts for individuals and the corporations looking to bolster their image. By working closely with many of these athletes, we were able to create a mechanism for amateur sports that makes it possible for athletes to earn an income from their sport while still retaining their valuable Olympic eligibility.

TRADE & INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS

See PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS.

TRUST COMPANIES

See BANKING.

WILLS

See FINANCIAL PLANNING.