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Charities and not-for-profits grapple with multifaceted legal issues in today's intricate regulatory environment. To successfully navigate these challenges, organizations seek advisors who comprehend their unique operations and possess specialized legal expertise to facilitate their goals while managing risks.


These entities encounter legal considerations spanning various areas, including corporate, governance, tax, labor, employment, intellectual property, and real estate.


Our team possesses an in-depth understanding of the regulatory framework governing charities and not-for-profits. We are well-versed in the opportunities and challenges that charitable organizations face, bolstered by extensive experience from both business and volunteer perspectives. A substantial portfolio of charitable and not-for-profit clients relies on us for comprehensive business and legal counsel, which includes guidance on the latest laws and industry best practices.


Furthermore, several team members actively contribute to the sector's advancement, holding leadership roles within industry and trade associations. They also serve on the boards of charitable organizations, such as hospitals, universities, and colleges, solidifying our commitment to this sector's unique needs and objectives.

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What the Team is Known For

Borden Ladner Gervais is a well-known full-service law firm with an esteemed and multidisciplinary charities and not-for-profit law group. With substantial experience advising national and international charities and non-profits, the team handles a variety of matters, including integration transactions and governance issues. The law firm is also highly regarded for its strength in charity tax and employment matters, and often acts for prominent clients in the healthcare, arts and culture, and education sectors. Its key lawyers in this area are based in Toronto and Ottawa.

Work Highlights

  • Borden Ladner Gervais advised Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) on the formation of the TMU Integrated Health Centre (IHC), following TMU's authorisation to establish a new medical school by the Ontario government. The IHC will provide care to underserviced populations, as well as teaching and training of health professionals.

Strengths

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The team is extremely talented at navigating complexity.

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The breadth and depth of BLG's expertise and knowledge make it ideal for handling complex matters requiring strategic insight and management.

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BLG has a wide range of specialities where they can draw on the expertise to handle complex and sophisticated matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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Victoria Prince
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Victoria Prince
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Victoria Prince is a recognised leader in the charities market, rated highly for her support on corporate governance matters. Based in Toronto, she co-heads BLG's national charities and not-for-profit practice group.

Victoria brings clarity, insights and a collaborative approach that we deeply value.

Victoria is an outstanding individual. She is deeply committed to her field, underpinned by a very strong client focus.

Victoria is extremely knowledgeable and one of the foremost leaders in Canada on governance issues.

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Nick Pasquino
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Nick Pasquino
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Nick Pasquino adeptly advises charities and non-profit organisations on corporate and commercial matters, with particular expertise in governance issues. Based in Toronto, he dedicates a significant portion of his practice to servicing clients in the healthcare sector.

Nick has excellent leadership, knowledge and care.

He effectively communicates regarding our matters and ensures clarity. He is a highly client-focused lawyer.

Nick is a recommended go-to for sage counsel. He is strategic and sophisticated in managing complex commercial and corporate matters.

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Ryma Nasrallah
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Ryma Nasrallah
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Ryma Nasrallah advises a range of charities and non-profit organisations, including education institutions and healthcare support groups. Based in Ottawa, she provides support on tax and corporate matters.

Ryma is an exceptional resource and provides clear, knowledgeable advice.

Working with Ryma is very satisfying. She offers personal engagement, is knowledgeable and connects us with other experts when needed.

Ryma is incredibly smart, knows the not-for-profit and charity worlds and provides easy-to-understand advice.

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Katherine Carre
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Katherine Carre
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Katherine Carre proficiently advises charities and not-for-profit organisations on governance, compliance and legislative matters. She operates from BLG's Toronto office.

Katherine is great to deal with. She is knowledgeable and practical.

She is a delight to work with. She is timely and provides relevant perspectives.

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Victoria Prince
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Victoria Prince
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Nick Pasquino
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Nick Pasquino
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Ryma Nasrallah
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Ryma Nasrallah
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Katherine Carre
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Katherine Carre
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Members

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Brennan Carroll

Ruth Spetz

Sara Bird

Sean Muggah