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From Starting Out to Selling Up – New Blog Launched for Business Owners

Kelly Santini LLP's Business Group is pleased to welcome 2012 with the launch of a new business law blog – StartUp. BuildUp. SellUp. This blog has been created to provide business owners, investors, entrepreneurs and managers with helpful and insightful guidance on issues which could affect or help their business in the months and years to come.  Whether you are just setting out on a new business venture or beginning to think about a succession or exit strategy, we hope this blog will be a helpful resource for your business in 2012 and beyond. 

Business Law Webinar Program Off to Busy Start in 2012

The Business Group webinar program is off to a busy start in 2012.  We have three webinars scheduled to kick off the year.  They are:


For full details on each webinar and to register, please click on the links above.

Court of Appeal upholds ruling for Canadian Soccer Association

Kelly Santini LLP has successfully represented the Canadian Soccer Association before the Ontario Court of Appeal in a sponsorship dispute with Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. The Court of Appeal upheld the summary judgment ordered by the Ontario Superior Court requiring Hyundai to pay the CSA $175,000 in damages after the automaker backed out of its two year sponsorship deal. Kelly Santini's team was led by Pat Santini and Richard Sinclair. Read the Court of Appeal ruling and more on the case in Financial Post and the Globe and Mail.

Year of Community Support Comes to Busy End

December marks the end of another busy year of support for our community. We are pleased and privileged to be able to lend our support to so many organizations that help the less fortunate in our community. This month, members of the firm have donated their time to feed the hungry at the Ottawa Mission and donated toys for the Children's Aid Society gift program. Earlier in the autumn our Special Olympics festival breakfast raised over $25,000 for local athletes and our Movember participants joined forces with our friends at Johnny Farina's restaurant to raise $5800 for prostate cancer research. Other community organizations we have been pleased to support this autumn include:

Movember team raises $5800

The month of Movember came to a conclusion last night with the crowning of Mr Movember and the presentation of a cheque for $5800 to the Movember Foundation. Kelly Santini LLP was delighted to once again partner with our friends at Johnny Farina's for Movember. Congratulations to everyone who participating and thanks to everyone who supported the cause. Check out some photos of the 'staches and the wrap party here.

Kelly Santini Introduces On-line Payment Options

Kelly Santini LLP is pleased to now offer clients convenient online banking services for invoice payments. The fast, easy and secure service is available from all major financial institutions. We're are pleased to be the first local law firm to offer this convenient service to our clients.

Business Group Webinar – Family Businesses and the need for Shareholder Agreements

Monday, Nov 28th from 12:15 – 1:00pm

The number of business and family related issues that can have a detrimental impact a family business are immense. Shareholder agreements can prevent many of the predictable but inevitable changes in family and business dynamics from having a negative impact on the business and provide an agreed mechanism for resolving disputes fairly when they do arise. Business Group partner Lawrence Silber will outline the essential elements of a shareholders' agreement for a family business that will help the business survive and thrive in the short and long term. Also in the presentation, Lawrence will share examples of how the shareholders' agreement can be created to meet the unique needs and preferences of any family business. Topics covered will include:

  1. Defining roles and responsibilities within the company
  2. Planned succession of the business from one generation to the next
  3. Mandatory mediation and exit procedure agreements when conflicts arise
  4. Avoiding conflict between family members active in the business and non-active family shareholders
  5. Restrictions on transferring shares
  6. Rules for selling the business by one shareholder or by all family members
  7. How to handle the death or disability of a shareholder
  8. How to handle marital breakdowns within the family business
  9. Agreements on how the business will be funded

To register, please click here.

Issues in international transactions tackled at USLAW conference

Kelly Sample and Andy Scott were recently part of an international panel which addressed 'Issues in International Commercial Transactions' at the recent USLAW conference in Chicago. Kelly Santini LLP is the first Canadian member of the USLAW Network, an international organization composed of 64 independent law firms with over 4,000 lawyers. Kelly, who is qualified to practice in both Ontario and New York and has advised clients on dozens of cross-border transactions, and Andy discussed a range of issues which impact international M&A including:

  • Civil and common law differences
  • Principles of equity
  • Pre-contractual liability
  • Choice of law and choice of forum
  • Laws that cannot be contracted around
  • Restrictive covenants
  • Dispute resolution

Joining Kelly and Andy on the panel were lawyers from USA, China and Italy. To view the slides from the presentation, please click here.

Kelly Santini LLP leads panel on alternative energy at national RIMS conference

Insurance litigation partner Mitchell Kitagawa lead the panel presentation on the 'Future Plans and Future Risks of Going Green' at the recent RIMS conference in Ottawa. Joining Mitch on the panel were:

  • Prof David Wright of the Telfer School of Business at the University of Ottawa
  • David Miller, Manager, Environmental Sustainability Branch, City of Ottawa
  • Gary Martin, Manager of Renewable Energy Products, Energy Options
  • Steven Beswick, Senior Vice President and National Power Practice Leader, Marsh Canada Limited

Commenting on the session, Mitch said "Our aim was to provide delegates with a view of the future direction of alternative energy from both a government policy and technology standpoint. It was a fascinating overview and Steven Beswick's insights on how the insurance industry is responding gave us all a lot to think about." The slides from the session can be viewed by clicking here.

Special Olympics 7th Annual Festival Breakfast: The more that come, the more that go!

Now in its 7th year, the Special Olympics Annual Festival Breakfast has quickly become a not-to-be-missed event thanks to the great support of the Ottawa business community. Over the years, this support has resulted in over $120,000 being raised in support of our area athletes. This year's breakfast is taking place on October 5th at the beautiful Ottawa Convention Centre.

This year, many of our local athletes are training hard to meet their goal of qualifying for the provincial championships being held in Kingston. Our goal this year is to raise the funds needed to ensure every athlete that qualifies receives the financial assistance needed to participate in this wonderful event.

Kelly Santini LLP is proud to present this annual recognition of our Special Olympic athletes, their coaches and volunteers, and we would be delighted if you could join us in honouring their dedication and achievements and to support their future endeavours. Please click here for full details on the sponsorship opportunities and to order tickets, and click here to see the ad.

Kelly Santini LLP Becomes First Canadian Member of USLAW Network

USLAWKelly Santini LLP is delighted to announce it has joined USLAW Network as it first Canadian member. USLAW Network is comprised of over 60 independent member firms covering 47 states, Canada and Latin America.

Commenting on their membership in USLAW, Kelly Santini's founding partner Larry Kelly said "Kelly Santini LLP is honoured to become USLAW Network's first Canadian member. USLAW Network member firms are of the highest calibre and we are extremely impressed with the scope and depth of its legal talent. Our affiliation will allow us to further support our client's cross border needs and to provide similar assistance to U.S. member firms when their clients are establishing or growing their Canadian operations and relationships. Our firm is very excited about this new opportunity."

Kelly Santini is an excellent addition to USLAW's portfolio of member firms," stated Roger M. Yaffe, USLAW Executive Director. "With the firm's assistance, USLAW plans to expand its growth throughout the provinces of Canada."

For further information on USLAW Network, please visit www.uslaw.org.

Gregory Miskie named to Canadian Bar Association Charities & Not-For-Profit Executive

Gregory MiskieCongratulations to first year associate Gregory Miskie on being named to the Canadian Bar Association's National Charities & Not-for-Profit Law section executive. Gregory has a long history of community support and his appointment is a well-earned achievement.

Sean Van Helden joins Litigation Group

Sean Van HeldenWe're delighted to welcome Sean Van Helden to the firm. Sean is an associate with the litigation group. His practice focuses on focus on insurance and commercial matters, primarily in the fields of product liability, property damages, motor vehicle liability, accident benefits including priority and loss transfer disputes, professional negligence, coverage and personal injury.

Students No More – Gregory Miskie and Michael Leaver Called to the Bar

Gregory Miskie Called to BarMichael Leaver Called to BarCongratulations to Gregory Miskie and Michael Leaver on being called to the Bar of Ontario after completing their articles with the firm. Since our founding over thirty years ago, we have been proud to play a role in the development of new lawyers. These two exceptional new lawyers have continued that great tradition.

Kelly Santini Rolls Up Their Sleeves for CE Centre Ground Breaking

On June 1st, Kelly Sample and Michael Leaver enjoyed a close up view of the ground breaking ceremony for Ottawa's new CE Centre. Located near Ottawa International Airport, the 220,00 square-foot trade show facility can host up 15,000 people and has 90 exhibitions booked to date. Kelly Santini LLP advised Shenkman Corporation, the lead developer of the project, on the negotiation and financing of the public private partnership.

Our New Mobile Web Site is Live – Find us whenever you needs us, wherever you are.

Kelly Santini LLP is pleased to introduce a mobile version of our web site.  So you can find us whenever you need us, wherever you are.  The new site provides contact details and short bios for all our lawyers as well as an overview of all our services and of course easy to use maps for getting to our downtown or west end office.   You can also access the full content of our main site from the mobile site by selecting 'Go to Full Site' at the bottom of every page. Go to www.kellysantini.com from any smart phone and take a look!

Kelly Santini LLP Launches Survey on the Implications of Renewable Energy for Insurers

In recent years, more businesses and households have sought additional income through the installation of renewable energy equipment such as solar panels, geothermal heat or wind turbines at their homes, farms or places of work. The increased use of these technologies has brought about many new coverage issues for insurers. The Insurance Defence Group at Kelly Santini LLP has developed a research survey to help understand the range of claims being made with respect to renewable energy systems. Insurance adjusters and other members of the insurance sector are invited to participate in the on-line survey by clicking here. Survey results and other renewable energy issues affecting insurers will be unveiled at a seminar and webinar in June 2011.

J.P. McAvoy named to 'Top Forty Under 40'

J.P. McAvoyTop 40 Under 40Congratulations go out to J.P. McAvoy who has been named to the Ottawa Business Journal Forty Under Award for 2011. J.P. is partner in the firm's business group practicing corporate and commercial law. His accomplishment will be recognized at a gala dinner on June 16th.

RMC and Kelly Santini LLP Take RIMS 2011 on-line with Conference App

The Risk Management Counsel of Canada and member firm Kelly Santini LLP from host city Ottawa have teamed up to sponsor the official smart phone App for the annual Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) Canada Conference. This is the first time the conference will have an App which comes with a number features which will help delegates get the most out of the three day event. Features of the App include:

  • A searchable conference agenda allowing delegates to create and edit their schedule on the go
  • A map of the conference facility
  • Speaker bios
  • Exhibitor listings


Helping delegates make 'ConneXions'
The theme for this year's conference is Capital ConneXions and the Attendee Profile feature of the App will play an important role in helping delegates connect. If they choose, attendees can create detailed profiles on the App and search the entire listing to find the right people they need to meet. With direct links to social networking pages like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook, all the contact information they need will be immediately available.

"We are extremely excited to be partnering with RIMS Canada to provide the App for the conference in Ottawa. When 1000 delegates are away from home, their smart phone becomes an essential life line. What better way to help make sure delegates get to the right sessions and meet the right people than to put all the information right in the palm of their hand."
– Steve Kelly, Partner at Kelly Santini LLP.

The conference is taking place in Ottawa, September 18-21, 2011.

New Articling Students Bring International Credentials

Kelly Santini LLP is pleased to welcome two new articling students this month, both whom bring international experience and qualifications to the firm. Lisa Kayaga completed her law degree in Uganda in 2006 and a Masters degree in law at Queen's University in 2007. She joined Kelly Santini LLP in 2008 as a law clerk while studying and completing her eight National Committee on Accreditation and Ontario Bar exams. Matt Landry completed his B.A. from Simon Fraser University in 2005 and law degree (JD) in Michigan 2010. He joined the firm in the summer of 2010 while studying and completing his four National Committee on Accreditation exams.

Employment Law 101 – Practical Advice to Help you Protect and Grow Your Business

For the owners of small and growing businesses, the area of employment law can be a constantly changing minefield. On the one hand, recruiting and developing new talent in your organization is critical for meeting the current and future needs of the business. On the other hand, any misstep along the way could result in a lengthy, costly and disruptive dispute with an employee, the Ministry of Labour, the Canada Revenue Agency or the Workers' Safety and Insurance Board. Understanding and complying with your obligations as an employer will help you alleviate these threats and let you focus on running your business.

The employment group at Kelly Santini is pleased to invite you to a breakfast seminar that will guide you through essential employment law issues you need to know. This seminar will focus on:

  • Mandatory employment standards including hours of work, overtime, vacation time and maternity and other leaves of absence.
  • Termination of employees– steps to take and considerations to be made
  • The essentials of employment contracts including non-compete clauses
  • The pros and cons of hiring contractors versus employees


Dates:
May 4th – Downtown Ottawa. Click here to register.
May 18th – Kanata. Click here to register.

Speakers:
J.P. Zubec
Richard Sinclair

Supporting Tomorrow's Entrepreneurs

Kelly Santini LLP is proud to be a sponsor of The Nicol Entrepreneurial Award again this year. The Nicol Award is a national program designed to generate and reward interest in entrepreneurship on the part of undergraduate students in any faculty or field of study at participating universities across Canada. Launched in 1997, this program now awards over $100,000 in prize money each year to individual students or student teams who submit winning plans for their entrepreneurial business ideas.

St Patrick's Home Celebrates Fund Raising Success

March 17th was even more special than usual this year for St Patrick's Home in Ottawa which celebrated the completion of a $10M fund raising campaign and the ceremonial ground breaking of their new building - a 5 storey, $55.4M facility with a total of 288 rooms. The fund raising campaign was chaired by Larry Kelly and St Patrick's Board of Directors is chaired by Don Burke. Congratulations to everyone involved. Read more in The Ottawa Citizen.

Pat Santini Admitted as a Fellow to the American College of Trial Lawyers

Pat SantiniPat Santini, a partner at Ottawa law firm Kelly Santini LLP has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in America. The induction ceremony at which Pat became a Fellow took place recently before an audience of 700 attendees at the 2011 Spring Meeting of the College in San Antonio, Texas.

Founded in 1950, the College is composed of the best of the trial bar from the United States and Canada. Fellowship in the College is extended by invitation only and only after careful investigation, to those experienced trial lawyers who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality. Lawyers must have a minimum of fifteen years trial experience before they can be considered for Fellowship.

Minto Run for Reach

Our team is gearing up for the Minto Run for Reach on April 10th. Reach Canada's mission is to improve the quality of life for citizens with disabilities by offering lawyer referral and educational services at the community level. Hope you join us for the run in support of this great cause. Get all the details here.

J.P. McAvoy featured in OBJ article on the state of Venture Capital

Kelly Santini scores big for Canadian Soccer Association

Kelly Santini LLP has successfully represented the Canadian Soccer Association in a sponsorship dispute with Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. In the summary judgement, Hyundai was ordered to $175,000 in damages for breach of contract after the automaker backed out of a two-year sponsorship deal. Kelly Santini's team was led by Pat Santini and Richard Sinclair. Read more on the case in Financial Post and the Globe and Mail.

Kelly Santini sponsors Capitol City Dive Meet

On February 12 & 13, 2011 springboard divers from Quebec and Ontario between the ages of 6 and 18 attended the Capitol City Dive Meet at the Nepean Sportsplex. Kelly Santini LLP through the help of Allison Klymyshyn was the corporate sponsor for the event and continues on as corporate sponsor for the Nepean Ottawa Diving Club this year. The Nepean Ottawa Diving Club is a non-profit diving organization which has been providing platform and springboard training to divers since 1973 and operates under the mission of "Developing world class divers for Canada". Congratulations to all of the participants this past weekend! See some of the photos from the meet here.

Construction Lien Act Seminar

Litigation partner Shawn O'Connor is speaking at the Ottawa Construction Association seminar on April 15th. Get all the details here.

Great news for our team, and yours. Kelly Santini LLP Welcomes J.P. Zubec.

J.P. Zubec Kelly Santini LLP is pleased to welcome J.P. Zubec to the firm's Litigation Group. J.P.'s practice focuses on employment law for businesses and individuals. Since being called to the Bar of Ontario in 2003, he has built an impressive track record successfully representing clients before the Federal Court of Appeal, Divisional Court and Superior Court of Justice, the Canada Industrial Relations Board, Ontario Labour Relations Board and the Ministry of Labour. In addition, he also regularly represents clients in general litigation, including on personal injury claims and wills and estates disputes. As a former professional hockey referee, J.P. is no stranger to resolving complex and sensitive disputes between parties.

Seminar & Webinar – Ensuring a Cost Effective and Efficient Insurance Defence

Understanding and following the fundamentals of file preparation and court procedure can have a major impact on the outcome of a defence or subrogated action and the costs associated with the court proceeding. Kelly Santini LLP is pleased to invite insurance adjusters and other members of the insurance sector to participate in a seminar and webinar which will address the tools and knowledge essential to managing court actions in a cost effective and efficient manner.

Part I – Procedures and Steps in a Lawsuit
Part 1 of the seminar will review the procedures and steps of a lawsuit and provide an overview of the legal strategies behind the actions recommended by your defence team. The session will provide a review of actions in both civil court and in small claims court.

Part II – Preparing a File to Send to Counsel
In any insurance defence or subrogation action, preparing a thorough file and submitting it to your legal team at the appropriate time can have a dramatic impact on both the resolution of the case and the costs. The session will provide an overview of the various steps you can take early on in the adjusting of a claim to ensure a cost effective and efficient insurance defence or subrogated action.

To register for the seminar on February 15th, please click here.
To register for the webinar on March 16th, please click here.

The Ottawa Law Review Section 7 Symposium

Kelly Santini LLP is very pleased to support The Ottawa Law Review Section 7 Symposium Honouring the 25th Anniversary of Re B.C. Motor Vehicle Act. The Ottawa Law Review is a bilingual, student-run, academic legal journal, which has been recognized internationally for its excellence in publishing high quality peer reviewed articles. On February 24, 2011, in honour of the 25th anniversary of Re B.C. Motor Vehicle Act, [1985] 2 SCR 486, the Ottawa Law Review will host a symposium where former Chief Justice of Ontario, the Honourable Roy McMurtry, former Supreme Court of Canada judge, the Honourable Mr. Justice Frank Iacobucci, and leading professors of law, Nathalie Des Rosiers (attending as the executive director of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association), Kent Roach (attending from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law), Alan Young (attending from Osgoode Hall Law School, York University), David Paciocco, Adam Dodek, Martha Jackman,, and Marie-Eve Sylvestre will lecture about the past, present, and future understanding of section 7 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Kelly Santini teams up with Children's Aid Society of Ottawa for holiday gift program

Kelly Santini LLP is proud to be supporting the important work of the Children's Aid Society this holiday season. This year, members of firm have volunteered to donate 50 gifts for the holiday gift program which helps make the holiday season a much happier time for many children and families in the Ottawa area. The Children's Aid Society of Ottawa (CAS) is a community organization legally mandated to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect.

J.P. McAvoy crowned Mr. Movember as fundraising efforts top $10,000

J.P. McAvoyCongratulations to all the team members from the Ottawa Athletic Club and Johnny Farina's who joined forces with Kelly Santini to raise funds for prostate cancer research. Together the team raised over $10,000. Read more about it in the Ottawa Citizen.

View our photos from the gala

Movember team grows and grows

Kelly Santini LLP's Movember team exceeded expectations this year with 14 members of staff joining forces with colleagues from Johnny Farina's and The Ottawa Athletic Club to raise funds for prostate cancer research. The fund raising will come to an end in style on November 30th when the Movember gala will be help to select 'Mr Movember'. More importantly, a cheque will be presented to the Prostate Association of Ottawa for more than $7500. To see full details on the team and to make a donation, please visit the Movember website.

Rick Brooks named President of the Ottawa Jazz Festival's Board of Directors

Rick BrooksCongratulations to Rick Brooks who yesterday was named President of the Ottawa Jazz Festival's Board of Directors. He also serves as the co-chair of the festival's programming committee. The annual Jazz festival began as a weekend of outdoor jazz in Major's Hill Park back in 1980 and has evolved into one of the National Capital Region's most highly anticipated musical events of the summer.

Business Law for Small Businesses – January 21, 2011, Pembroke, Ontario

Kelly Santini's managing partner Kelly Sample and Business group associate André Munroe are presenting a seminar this seminar for small businesses in Pembroke. The event is being hosted by Community Futures Development Corporation. More details to come.

Villa Marconi to honour Kelly family

Raising the Roof is Villa Marconi's annual Corporate Dinner that recognizes corporate, personal, and community excellence. The year, Villa Marconi will be honouring the Kelly family for their deep and unwavering contribution to our community. Pat Santini will be the guest speaker. In the past four years, this sold-out event has netted over $425,000 for Villa Marconi, becoming one of the largest fundraising corporate events in the community. This year's dinner takes place on November 2nd.

IMI certification for Steve Kelly

Steve KellyCongratulations to Steve Kelly who has recently been certified as a mediator by the International Mediation Institute (IMI). The IMI is a global public service initiative to drive transparency and high competency standards into mediation practice across all fields, worldwide. Steve is also a Charter Mediator with the ADR Institute of Canada and is one of the most sought after mediators in Eastern Ontario. He has been a mediator since 1992, assisting parties in a wide range of matters including commercial, bodily injury, employment, construction, and estates issues.

Rick Brooks bolsters Kelly Santini LLP’s services to businesses

Rick BrooksThe partners of Kelly Santini LLP are delighted to welcome Rick Brooks to the firm as a Partner.  Rick’s extensive experience in the areas of bankruptcy and insolvency and commercial litigation further enhances the firm’s established services for businesses.

Rick has been practicing in the areas of commercial/corporate litigation since being called to the Bar in 1979.  In that time he has established a particular reputation for his handling of bankruptcy and insolvency matters, debtor/creditor disputes and banking litigation on behalf of large financial institutions and businesses.  He also advises on the interpretation and enforcement of corporate and commercial agreements, as well as matters relating to construction, real property and personal property disputes.   Rick also handles general civil and serves as a mediator in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario.

Larry Kelly Named to Board of Sarona Frontier General Partner Inc.

Larry KellyThe Sarona Frontier General Partner Inc. Board of Directors is the controlling body for the Sarona Frontier Markets Fund I LP, a private equity fund of funds focussed on investing in emerging and developing country markets around the world. Sarona is an impact investment firm, seeking solid profits for its investors, along with positive social and environmental impact for the communities where it invests.

In announcing the appointment of Larry Kelly, J. Alex Hartzler, Chairman of the Board of Sarona Frontier General Partner Inc. commented "His understanding of financing, mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance are of significant benefit to the Sarona funds."

Michael D'Aloisio Named to Canadian Youth Business Foundation Loan Review Committee

Michael D'AlosioMichael D'Aloisio has been named to a Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) loan review committee in Ottawa. CYBF is a national charity that provides youth, ages 18-34, who have a great business idea but are unable to access funds through traditional sources, with start-up financing, world-class mentoring and business resources to create and sustain their own successful business. For more information on CYBF, please click here.

Risk and Insurance Managers Society

Steve Kelly will be discussing 'Recent Legislative Changes Affecting the Insurance Industry' at the Risk and Insurance Managers Society (RIMS) breakfast meeting on November 17th.

Ottawa Time Raisers

Kelly Santini LLP is proud to be sponsoring the 3rd annual Timeraiser charity auction on November 13th at the National Gallery. This year's event aims to raise 5000 community service hours from young professionals.

Martini Madness

We are delighted to once again sponsor Martini Madness in support of the Chrohn's & Colitis Foundation of Canada. The fundraiser is taking place November 3rd at the Lago Bar at Dow's Lake.

Brain Injury Association of Ottawa Valley annual fundraising dinner

Sylvia Corthorn and Kelly Santini LLP are pleased to sponsor the fundraising dinner on October 14th, with guest speaker Alvin Law.

Legal Issues Concerning Small Businesses

On November 9th, Mike D'Aloisio is presenting at the OCRI Entrepreneurship Centre on 'legal issues concerning small businesses'.

Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade

Kelly Santini LLP is very proud to sponsoring WICC's first wine & cheese fundraiser in Ottawa on October 28th.

Ottawa Real Estate Board

Join Michael Abrams, Mike D'Aloisio and Lawrence Silber at this year's trade show on October 28th.

Special Olympics breakfast

Kelly Santini LLP is once again delighted to present the 6th annual Special Olympics Breakfast with guest Jim Ralph on October 20th at the Marriott in Ottawa.

Legal considerations when operating a small business

On September 17th, Kelly Santini LLP's Kelly Sample and André Munroe will be presenting at the Community Futures Development Corporation in Renfrew.

Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival

Good luck to Kelly Santini LLP "Tailgator's Dragons' at the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival on June 19th.

Called to the Bar

Valerie Westwick Called to BarDiem Nguyen Called to BarCongratulations go out to Valerie Westwick and Diem Nguyen, who both articled with Kelly Santini LLP, who were called to the Bar of Ontario on June 9th. Valerie is now an Associate in our Litigation group and Diem has joined the Business law group as an Associate. Kelly Santini LLP now has 23 lawyers practicing in seven core areas in our downtown Ottawa and Nepean offices.

Kelly Santini LLP Welcomes J.P. McAvoy to Business Law Group

JP McAvoy Join Kelly Santini LLP The partners of Kelly Santini LLP are pleased to announce that Jeffrey (J.P.) McAvoy has joined the firm as a Partner in the Business Law Group.

A dynamic lawyer and entrepreneur, J.P. acts for a diverse range of domestic and international clients on all types of commercial transactions, governance issues, re-organizations and related corporate work. He is also active in the local business community advising entrepreneurs and professionals on tax, trusts and estate planning issues.

Kelly Santini LLP Supports National Hockey Day at Playfair Park Ottawa

Hockey Day with Kelly Santini LLP


On January 30, 2010 a group of eager "shinny" hockey players converged on Playfair Park Ice Skating Rink to participate in activities for National Hockey Day in Canada. Through the efforts of partner Shawn O'Connor, Kelly Santini was able to help provide benches, scoreboard materials, and ribbons for both the day of festivities and future activities.

David Charles joins Kelly Santini LLP

David Charles Joins Kelly Santini LLPThe partners of Kelly Santini LLP are pleased to welcome well-known Ottawa business lawyer David Charles to the firm as a partner in its Business Law Group.

David brings with him over 30 years experience advising real estate developers, corporate counsel for federal and provincial corporations as well as banking and trust institutions, small and medium businesses, and non-profit and charitable organizations. In addition, David acts as counsel for many organizations operating within the health field where he provides advice relating to governance structure and policy formation.

New Offices for Kelly Santini LLP

On November 23rd, the downtown Ottawa office of Kelly Santini LLP moved into their new location at 160 Elgin Street. The move comes after years of steady growth for the firm and provides the facilities to meet the needs of clients today and in the years to come.

Commenting on the move, Managing Partner Kelly Sample said:
"In our 35 years as a firm, we've grown with our clients and our community. We are tremendously excited about this move not because of the success we've enjoyed, but because of the opportunities it allows us to pursue in the future."

In recent years the firm has welcomed a number of experienced lawyers to the firm, brought on-board several recent law school graduates and formed strategic partnerships with other law firms in Eastern Ontario. Today, Kelly SantiniLLP boasts 20 lawyers across nine practice areas in their downtown and west end Ottawa offices.