Frank Shostack Frank Shostack is an experienced Toronto lawyer who joined Devry Smith Frank LLP (“DSF”) in April of 2016. He received his Juris Doctor (JD) degree from the University of Toronto and was called to the Ontario Bar in 1970. Frank subsequently obtained his Master of Laws degree from Osgoode Hall Law School. Frank has been practising law for almost 50 years and still enjoys the relationship with his clients and the personal satisfaction that comes with being an adviser, assisting clients with their business matters. Frank practises in the areas of Business and Corporate Law, Tax Law, Estate Planning and Trusts, advising clients on matters pertaining to corporate finance, corporate tax planning, acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, divestitures, intellectual property, licensing and other contract negotiations, shareholder and business disputes, and corporate governance. Frank also has significant experience in operations management, which he has used to assist clients with their strategic planning efforts, as they build and grow their businesses. Frank’s extensive training and experience in alternative resolution and his strategic business expertise enable him to apply a collaborative and solution oriented approach to resolve competing business interests that often arise during complex multi-party transactions. Through his commitment to quality, and his dedication to his clients, Frank has established many long-standing client relationships and solidified his reputation as a practical legal and business adviser. By Justin DominicMay 27, 2020November 5, 2020 No comments yet
William J. Smith William (Bill) Smith was called to the bar in 1980 after receiving a Bachelor Of Arts degree from Glendon College, and his LL.B. from the University of Toronto Law School. Bill has practiced corporate and commercial law with the firm since then., Bill’s experience is varied and extensive. He has had a broad exposure to virtually every aspect of corporate and commercial practice including incorporations, partnerships, joint venture agreements, shareholders’ and creditors’ rights and remedies, as well as business mergers, acquisitions, financing and debt restructuring. Bill’s skills include structuring, negotiating, and the preparation of required documentation, as well as liaising among directors, shareholders, financial advisors and institutions. As an experienced corporate and commercial practitioner, Bill is often involved in litigation matters on behalf of his clients. His depth of experience enables him to combine expert legal advice with sensitivity to the firm’s clients’ business needs and environment and to meet client’s specific needs in the most expeditious and cost-efficient manner. Bill advises clients on employer and employee rights, termination and wrongful dismissal matters, fiduciary duties and non-competition issues. Bill works closely with other professional advisors including accountants and tax and financial advisors in assisting his clients to minimize their tax exposure and is familiar with vehicles such as tax-free rollovers, co-tenancies, trusts and estate freezes. Bill takes an active role in co-ordinating all aspects of his clients’ legal service needs by ensuring that, when necessary, appropriate specialized expertise is obtained, either from within the firm or through an established referral network, in areas such as securities law, intellectual property, labour law, income, commodity or other taxes, or international business transactions. Bill is a member of the ADR Institute of Ontario. By Justin DominicMay 27, 2020November 5, 2020 No comments yet
Lloyd W. Ament Certified Specialist in Citizenship & Immigration Law Registered Trade Mark Agent Lloyd was awarded a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1972 and a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1975 from McGill University. He was called to the bar in 1977. He has been practicing immigration and corporate/commercial law for more than 35 years and has been designated by the Law Society of Ontario as a Certified Specialist in Citizenship and Immigration Law. Lloyd previous member of the Executive Committee of the Ontario Bar Association’s Citizenship and Immigration Section. Lloyd has an active global corporate immigration law practice and is associated with law firms internationally. Lloyd’s experience in corporate/commercial and business law also provides him with the knowledge and expertise to better assist corporations, business owners and individuals in all aspects of the immigration process. Acting for and representing clients from around the world his immigration law practice includes legal advice and counselling for: • Intra-company Transfers under NAFTA and General Provisions for Eligible Foreign Workers • Business persons under the Economic, Business and Provincial Nominee • Programs • Skilled Professionals under the Skilled Worker or Trades Program through Express Entry • Business Visitors under NAFTA and other trade treaties • Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIA) for Potential Foreign Workers • Student Permit Applications for Potential Foreign Students • Temporary Resident Visas (TRV) for Business Visitors/Tourists from non-visa exempt countries • Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) Applications for Criminal Rehabilitation • Service Canada (ESDC) Permanent Offers of Employment for Potential Skilled Workers • Family Class Sponsorships • Residency Regulation compliance with “2 years in 5 years” • Canadian Citizenship for eligible Permanent Residents In addition to his immigration practice, Lloyd is also a registered Trade Mark Agent in Canada. He represents clients on national and international trademark matters, including the ability of a mark to qualify for registration, assessment, conflict review and application preparation. Lloyd has previously acted as legal counsel to the Mississauga Chinese Business Association. Lloyd is a member of the following professional organizations: • Recent past member of Executive Committee of Ontario Bar Association – Citizenship and Immigration • The Law Society of Ontario • The Canadian Bar Association – Immigration Section • American Immigration Lawyers Association • The Asia-Pacific Lawyers Association By G63tEGnX1EMay 4, 2020October 28, 2020 No comments yet
