AARON GRINHAUS

LL.B., J.D., LL.M. (Tax)

Aaron Grinhaus is a business and tax lawyer who advises on offshore and cross border structuring, complex and domestic corporate and estate structuring and reorganizations, regulated professional practices and commercial transactions.

Aaron frequently advises and presents on a variety of business, international tax and estates law related topics and has acted as chair, presenter and lecturer through a number of organizations including the Ontario Bar Association (OBA), the Law Society of Ontario and Osgoode Hall Law School of York University, among others. He is also widely connected within the legal community, having served on the Governing Council and several section executive boards of the OBA for over a decade. He has also acted as General Counsel to large not for profit organizations such as the Mississauga Real Estate Board.

Aaron has developed a niche expertise in the Web3 and Metaverse space, largely advising on international tax issues. His law firm (grinhauslaw.ca), a boutique firm located in Toronto, was one of the first firms in Canada to publicly advise on Web3 and Metaverse legal issues. Aaron is also the author of the textbook: "A Practical Guide to Smart Contracts & Blockchain Law in Canada"(LexisNexis: 2019), the world's first legal textbook on the subject, which has had several subsequent international and domestic editions. In January 2022 Grinhaus Law Firm became the first Canadian law firm with an office in the Metaverse, and one of only a few in the word at that time. He is also a founding member of the Metaverse Bar Association (MetBA.io).

Aaron's academic achievements include acting as co-director of Osgoode Hall Law School's prestigious Certificate Program in Web3, Metaverse and Blockchain law, as well as being an Adjunct Professor of International Tax Law for the J.D. program of Osgoode Hall Law School.

Aaron holds law degrees from the University of Ottawa (LL.B.), Michigan State University College of Law (J.D.) and a Masters in Tax Law from Osgoode Hall Law School of York University (LL.M.)

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Kathleen Danganan

Associate Lawyer

Kathleen Danganan is an Associate lawyer maintaining a general and emerging practice in the areas of corporate-commercial transactions, corporate structuring and estate planning.

Kathleen’s practice focuses on corporate reorganizations, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate maintenance. Her practice also includes drafting, reviewing, and advising on commercial agreements to identify, address and navigate potential risks to the client.

Kathleen earned her Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School of York University. Prior to law school, she obtained her Bachelor of Arts from Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas and her Honours Bachelor of Arts from York University.

JASON LEE

Commercial Litigation Counsel, Practicing in Association

Jason Lee is a barrister with over 25 years experience of dispute resolution involving all types of litigation and alternative dispute procedures, such as mediation and arbitration.

He has represented clients at every level from individuals with contract disputes to transnational corporations engaged in complex cross border litigation.

Jason has also advised major corporations, in diverse industries, on litigation risks in key strategic decisions
Jason advises a number of financial institutions, including family investment offices and exempt market dealers on dispute resolution and other strategic matters. He also has a developing interest in regulatory proceedings involving professionals such as lawyers, doctors, financial advisors, and asset dealers.

Jason is from Liverpool, England, where he attended university and law school obtaining an LLB (Hons) before completing the legal practice course and being admitted as a Solicitor in the UK in 1998.

Having emigrated to Canada he completed a course of study with the National Committee of Accreditation and was called to the Ontario bar.

EDWARD A. MANCINELLI

Intellectual Property Counsel, Practicing in Association

For 20 years, Edward A. Mancinelli has assisted entrepreneurs, innovators, content creators and health providers grow their businesses from the ground up. In both private practice and as in-house counsel, he has served his intellectual property (IP) clients in the areas of trademark, copyright, domain names, trade secret and patent matters, including the filing of applications, copyright and trademark clearance, IP enforcement and litigation matters, preparation of assignment and licensing transactions, IP acquisition and portfolio management and legal opinions. He also assists various health providers with health regulatory matters.

Prior to establishing his current practice, Edward worked as in-house IP counsel for a North American developer of early-stage technology and Internet companies. He is also active in the healthcare sector, volunteering for not-for-profit health organizations, boards and committees, and assisted to establish a publicly-funded interdisciplinary health clinic in the Greater Toronto Area.

MATTHEW PIKE

Family Law Counsel, Practicing in Association

Matthew practices exclusively in Family Law. Matthew provides advice and represents his clients in all areas of family law, including divorce; parenting issues such as custody and access; financial issues related to the division of property and support; and child protection matters involved the children’s aid society. Matthew regularly attends court proceedings before the Superior Court of Justice in Toronto, Brampton and Newmarket, and before the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto.

KENYAH COOMBS

Real Estate Counsel

Kenyah Coombs is a Real Estate lawyer practicing in association with Grinhaus Law Firm. Kenyah provides advice and presents her clients in all areas of real estate law, including purchases, sales, refinances, private mortgages, and more for residential and commercial properties. Prior to her legal career, Kenyah worked in the financial industry advising clients on real estate and mortgage funding. Kenyah is also active in the academic community supporting the next generation of lawyers at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Lincoln Alexander School of Law.

Kenyah holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts from York University and an Honours Bachelor of Law from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom.

Email Address: kenyah@coombs-law.com

Phone Number: (289) 302-8686

JEFFREY PARIAG

Employment Law Counsel, Practicing in Association

Jeffrey Pariag is an employment lawyer with expertise in all areas of the relationship between employees and employers. Jeffrey provides advice and legal services pertaining to hiring, discipline, termination, wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, employment contracts, workplace polices, harassment, discrimination, human rights violations, health and safety issues, and reprisal.

Jeffrey represents both employees and employers. He regularly advocates for clients in matters before the Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Labour Relations Board, and the Human Rights Tribunal. With a diverse clientele spanning various industries, Jeffrey has successfully represented clients by engaging in negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation.

In addition, Jeffrey also assists property owners, landlords and tenants with matters related to rental properties and condominium law, as well as individuals with short-term disability claims and long-term disability claims.
Jeffrey holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from York University and obtained his Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto.

Email Address: jeffrey@pariaglaw.com

Phone Number: 416-418-1745

STEVE PARR

British Columbia Counsel, Practicing in Association

Steve Parr focuses on personal estate planning and business law, including:

Wills and living and testamentary trust drafting, powers of attorney, representation agreements, alter ego and joint partner trusts;
Corporate (secondary) wills;
Small market M&A transactions;
Corporate reorganizations including estate freezes, discretionary family trusts, rollovers and under sections 51/85/86 of the Income Tax Act;
Professional incorporations of B.C. medical doctors, lawyers, dentists, realtors and various healthcare professionals

Steve also advises executors, administrators, trustees and beneficiaries on estate and trust administration matters and regularly prepares estate grant applications (grants of probate and grants of administration).

An entrepreneur at heart, Steve founded and sold a vacation rental company before establishing Parr Business Law in 2017, giving him unique insight into the entrepreneurial journey. Steve received his law degree from the University of Victoria in 2014 and also holds an B.A. in Gender Studies.

Steve was called to the bar in British Columbia in 2015. He serves as a Director of the B.C. Small Firm and Solo Practitioner Society.

Steve is a Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) Affiliate member and a member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization Accelerator.

Additional contact information:

1681 Chestnut St. #400
Vancouver BC V6J 4M6

Email Address: steve@parrbusinesslaw.com

Reception: 604-283-8622

Direct: 236-477-4644

SCOTT NICOL

Alberta Counsel, Practicing in Association

Scott Nicol is an experienced corporate lawyer and member of the Alberta Law Society. Scott’s focus is on commercial transactions and litigation work, including drafting corporate and intellectual property agreements, addressing employment matters, and advising on insurance coverage and claims.

Scott holds bachelor of commerce and juris doctor degrees. Scott completed his J.D. degree at the University of Alberta, where he was awarded the Silver Medal for his strong academic performance, which placed him at the top of his class. Following his studies, Scott served as a judicial clerk at the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench in Calgary then worked for several years at a large national law firm.

Scott started Nicol Law Office to work more closely with clients and be able to offer flexible services responsive to client needs.

Scott spends his free time distance running, trail running, and cycling. He has travelled extensively, and even once tried blogging.

Additional contact information:

222, 1100 8 Ave SW
Calgary AB T2P 3T8

Email Address: scott.nicol@nicollaw.ca

NL main line / extension: 587-887-5876 x 199

Direct: 587-885-5605

YVES PICARD

Quebec Counsel, Practicing in Association

Yves Picard completed his law degree at Laval University, where he provided his assistance as a teaching assistant in labor law and pursued graduate studies at the National School of Public
Administration in Quebec.

Early in his career, his interest in politics and passion for entrepreneurship strengthened his commitment to the business community in Quebec and Canada.

He is the managing partner at Picard Poitras Gervais Avocats s.e.n.c. and also works on developing PSP Légal, a multidisciplinary network of lawyers, notaries, and corporate service firms providing quality legal and corporate services across Quebec and Canada.

Although he has expertise in labor, health, estate, construction, and real estate law, his practice focuses mainly on business law, particularly complex corporate structures, negotiations, and mergers and acquisitions. He has published two specialized volumes on labor law.

Additional contact information:

5480 1re Avenue,
Québec, QC G1H 6T7

Email Address: gabriella.girouard@psplegal.ca

Main line: 418-260-9660