Practice Areas

Administrative Law

Our lawyers have appeared many times before administrative, regulatory and disciplinary tribunals for companies, individuals and professional associations.

Appeals

If you have a Court decision which you find unsatisfactory and wish to appeal, our team of lawyers will assist in this process, in Court of Queen’s Bench, Court of Appeal of New Brunswick or any other court or appeal board throughout Canada. Always remember, timelines are frequently very short and critical to the pursuit of your appeal. Time is always extremely important to any appeal.

Banking Law

Our lawyers regularly act on behalf of banks, trust and insurance companies, financial institutions and borrowers in both simple and complex transactions. We negotiate debt instruments, mortgages, personal and bank guarantees and other financial agreements. We also represent clients in banking litigation, insolvency and restructuring, and enforcement of debt security.

Commercial Law

We have an experienced team of lawyers who can help you with all aspects of corporate law. This includes the negotiation of commercial contracts, the negotiation of purchase and sale agreements of businesses, drafting conveyancing and financing documents for businesses, conducting appropriate searches and offering advice on all aspects of a commercial transaction.

Commercial Litigation

Our experienced lawyers effectively handle breaches of contracts, collections, guarantee claims, interim and permanent injunctions, shareholder disputes and commercial transaction disputes. Every type of commercial litigation is handled efficiently.

Constitutional Law

In litigation, our lawyers are equipped to deal with constitutional and Charter issues. We advise our clients on how the Constitution and the Charter can affect their activities and rights. We can bring a Constitutional or Charter issue before the courts for interpretation.

Construction Law

Our lawyers provide advice and pursue actions involving construction disputes, having a thorough understanding of the rights and obligations of architects, engineers, developers, lenders, suppliers, contractors and owners. Our experience includes drafting construction contracts, dispute resolution and prosecuting and defending constructions lien claims.

Corporate Law

Corporate law includes incorporations, partnerships, continuances, amalgamations, dissolutions of companies or partnerships, shareholder or partnership agreements and franchise or license agreements. We have an experienced team of lawyers who have dealt with all aspects of corporate law and who will certainly be able to advise you accordingly.

Debtor-Creditor Law

Our lawyers provide fair but practical advice and legal options to recover money or assets owing. Every type of personal or commercial collection is handled expediently.

Disabled Persons

Our lawyers insure that these essential, personal, estate planning matters are handled with sensitivity and care. We assist in planning for incapacity in all stages of one’s life and dealing with it should it happen.

Employment Law

Our lawyers help employees and employers by making sure that they know their rights and responsibilities at the workplace. We advise them on all issues including pay equity, occupational health and safety, corporate reorganization, employment terminations and human rights. We work hard to arrive at a satisfactory settlement to all parties but if the need arises, we ensure representation before the courts.

We can also help employers with the development of employment policies, procedures and contracts and prepare effective employee training in order to avoid the costs of lengthy litigation due to a non-satisfactory employer-employee relationship.

Entertainment Law

Need to apply for your patent or copyright? Need to incorporate your budding media company? Are you looking for representation to negotiate your contracts? We at Forbes Roth Basque would be happy to assist you in all your media relation, and representation needs. We offer a wide range of expertise in contract negotiation, and also offer legal advice in trademark and copyright issues.

Environmental Law

Our lawyers have experience to assist in all aspects of environmental issues affecting your property, business or interests.

Estate Litigation

Frequently misunderstandings occur in the affairs of the deceased. Our lawyers have practical experience in avoiding problems and in solving problems in the interpretation of wills, or the legal affairs of those who die with no will in place.

Estate Planning/Wealth Management/Family Trusts

Our lawyers have a broad range of experience in estate planning and the administration of estates. We provide advice on the proper organization of our clients’ personal and business affairs to preserve capital and minimize taxes. We also provide advice on planning for incapacity through the use of enduring powers of attorney. Our lawyers provide advice on preparing wills to best achieve our clients’ goals.

Fatal Accidents and Workplace Claims

If you have been injured as an employee, our experienced lawyers are ready to assist.

Immigration Law

Looking to get permanent or part-time residence in Canada? Do you need help with applying for your student or work VISA? We at Forbes Roth Basque would be happy to assist you in your admissibility rights to Canada. We could help you with refugee and admissibility hearings, pardons, and even appeals to the Federal Court.

Labour Law

Our lawyers can provide you with indispensable advice and assistance in negotiating a collective agreement. If a dispute arises under a collective agreement, we can also counsel you before labour relations boards, tribunals and arbitrators under both federal and provincial legislation.

Personal Injury and Occupiers’ Liability

If you have been injured through a motor vehicle accident, a fall, a defective product, an industrial accident or at home, you need an experienced lawyer. We have an experienced team of lawyers who understand the issues. They will be able to efficiently present your claim or pursue the matter before the Court. Insurance claims can include various disability, fire, income and automobile benefits.

Professional Negligence and Discipline

All issues with your professional governing body are considered. Through our experience and knowledge, we understand the legal concerns of regulated professions. We also act as advisors to several professional governing bodies. In doing so, we are able to provide a distinct service to individual members of professions before their governing bodies and vice versa.

Real Estate Law

Our lawyers act on behalf of vendors and purchasers in the sale and purchase of real estate, both commercial and residential. We negotiate and prepare agreements of purchase and sale, draft transfer and financing documents, conduct appropriate searches and offer advice on all aspects of a real estate transaction. We advise commercial and residential property developers, municipalities and lenders on development issues. We advise on development agreements, municipal service agreements, land use by-laws and municipal planning strategies, environmental issues, construction contracts and financing agreements. We act on behalf of owners, property managers and tenants in residential and commercial tenancies. We negotiate and prepare leases, resolve disputes and advise clients on tenancy issues.