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about us
recognized leadership
McMillan lawyers are recognized as leaders in Canadian and international professional directories including Lexpert®, Martindale-Hubbell, Chambers Global: The World's Leading Lawyers for Business, International Financial Law Review 1000, Euromoney's Guide to the World's Leading Lawyers, Who's Who Legal, Global Competition Review and The Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.
industry-focused teams
Our industry-focused teams follow industry developments and participate in industry associations and events, enabling us to deliver sound practical legal advice informed by knowledge of our clients and their industries. By way of example, we have teams concentrating on the energy, oil and gas, mining, media and entertainment, automotive, health care and transportation sectors.
national and international networks
McMillan has the capability to assist clients anywhere in the world. We have a long history of acting for foreign companies looking to set up in the Canadian market. In addition, McMillan has relationships with law firms across Canada and internationally. As "America's Canadian Law Firm," McMillan is committed to serving the Canadian legal needs of American business and responding to our American clients' service expectations. With such resources, we can obtain quick access to lawyers with the right expertise and depth of jurisdictional knowledge to meet any client need.
knowledge management and use of innovative technology
In a service business where knowledge and experience are crucial, we have been proactive in implementing systems and technology that capture and foster the sharing of knowledge and experience among firm members.
practical cost-effective legal solutions
We listen carefully to our clients to understand their particular needs and circumstances. We then develop legal teams best suited to meet those needs and circumstances. We do not over-lawyer. Our experience demonstrates that knowing a client's business and objectives and using a team approach, with appropriate delegation and supervision, allows us to deliver excellent cost-effective results.
value-added client initiatives
We offer our clients seminars on recent legal developments, timely news bulletins and other sources of up-to-date information regarding developments that may impact their businesses. Our clients are also invited to join in our well-regarded continuing education and training programs, including our annual "McMillan Business Academy".
firm values
We are proud of our firm and its history of service to clients, community and the legal profession. We are committed to our well-defined firm values of respect, teamwork, commitment, client service and professional excellence that steer the firm to sustained quality and excellence while fostering a positive work environment.
For further information, please contact:
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew J.F. Kent
Direct Line: 416.865.7160
E-mail: andrew.kent@mcmillan.ca
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