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Our TDS construction lawyer really steps in to help guide us.Learn More Ryan Kipp
Senior Vice President Legal
AGI
Diversity is at the forefront of all that we do.Learn More Bailey Harris
Chair of Equity and Accountability Committee
The TDS team has been a part of the RMHC Manitoba mission since inception.Learn More Wendy Galagan
CEO
Ronald McDonald House Charities Manitoba
The rates are very competitive for high quality support.Learn More Ryan Kipp
Senior Vice President Legal
AGI
The beauty of working with TDS is there are many different lawyers that specialize in different things.Learn More Jack Maendel
CEO
Ecopoxy
The warm welcome I received helped me feel like part of the team.Learn More Robley Goff
Associate
TDS
TDS lawyers we work with are all extremely committed to assisting not just our organization goals but those in our community.Learn More Mark Chipman
Executive Chairman and Governor
True North Sports + Entertainment
The TDS difference is that they have a positive culture.Learn More Martin McGarry
CEO
Cushman & Wakefield | Stevenson
TDS wants to get the deal done.Learn More Managing Partner
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- Client Impact06|10|2025
Michael and Jennifer acted for the lender in connection with construction financing for a 123,924 square foot,156-unit apartment building located at 15 Berwick Court, Winnipeg.
- Client Impact05|26|2025
TDS acted for Rainbow Resource Centre and Assiniboine Credit Union Limited in the purchase and financing of the property located at 545 Broadway in Winnipeg. The property includes Wilson House,… Learn More
- Client Impact05|09|2025
Michael and Paolo acted for the lender in connection with the refinancing of the Willow Grande Estates, located at 1115 Willowgrove Crescent, Saskatoon.
- Client Impact04|11|2025
Michael and Jennifer acted for the lender in connection with construction financing for a 16,000 sq. ft. heritage building containing 206-unit apartments known as The Bend in Winnipeg’s Exchange District.
- Client Impact03|31|2025
Michael and Jennifer acted for the lender in connection with the refinancing of a 177-unit residential apartment building, located at 11 Evergreen Place, Winnipeg.
- Article06|12|2025
On February 28, 2025, the Supreme Court of Canada issued a unanimous decision allowing the Métis Nation – Saskatchewan (“MNS”) to continue its application for judicial review of the Government… Learn More
- Article06|12|2025
Key lessons for Manitoba municipalities on whether to appeal a decision of the Municipal Board to provincial courts The recent ruling by the Court of King’s Bench in Maple Leaf… Learn More
- Article05|01|2025
The simplest legal contract is an exchange, and it can be settled by a handshake or a simple “yes,” or an “I agree.” In business most contracts are settled in… Learn More
- Article04|25|2025
We live in interesting times. The Director of the Consumer Fairness and Market Fairness Division of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (the “CFIA”) recently spoke at a conference on safe… Learn More
- Article03|14|2025
The Planning Act, C.C.S.M. P80 (the “Act”) provides the legal framework for municipalities to manage land use and development in a way that promotes orderly growth and sustainable communities. One… Learn More
- Article05|22|2025
TDS partner Doug Forbes accepts the award on behalf of Firm at the Lex Mundi Annual Conference held May 8th, 2025, in Nashville. TDS Wins Law Firm Award in the… Learn More
- Article05|07|2025
The partners, associates, students and staff of Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP in Winnipeg and Roy Johnston TDS in Brandon congratulate Suzette Golden-Greenwood, Renae Baker and Aly Vercaigne on their admission… Learn More
- Article05|05|2025
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP (TDS) is pleased to welcome Raphaël L. Boutroy, Mariella R. Daigneault, Logan R. Hiebert, Xiaonuan (April) Li, and Andrea K. Sutherland to the firm. We are… Learn More
- Article03|14|2025
Recognized as Leaders in Their Practice Areas Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP (TDS) is proud to announce that 16 of our lawyers have been recognized in the 2025 Canadian Lexpert Directory,… Learn More
- Article03|10|2025
The partners, associates, students and staff of Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP (TDS) congratulate Mason Broadfoot, Alex Leaver, Dan Robillard and Leo Palay on their admission to the partnership. Please join… Learn More
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