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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
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- 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.
- Client Impact03|17|2025
Michael and Jennifer acted for the lender in connection with the refinancing of a two-building mixed-use apartment complex known as the Allure with a total of 155 residential units and… Learn More
- Client Impact02|13|2025
Buoyed by the backing of the Dutch, a Manitoba-grown agriculture company is rolling into Saskatchewan. AgWest Ltd.’s acquisition of two Saskatchewan dealerships is its latest move in a steady expansion.… Learn More
- Client Impact01|31|2025
Michael acted for the lender in connection with construction financing for a 76-unit apartment building known as The Mission, located at 420 Chrislind Street, Winnipeg.
- 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
- Article02|24|2025
In recent months, discussions around artificial intelligence (AI) have become ubiquitous with news stories and social media posts highlighting its benefits and challenges appearing daily. New AI tools and services… Learn More
- Article02|18|2025
On January 31, 2025, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced that the federal government was deferring – from June 25, 2024, to January 1, 2026… Learn More
- Article01|10|2025
Filing articles of incorporation The Companies Office is the corporate registrar in the Province of Manitoba. Over the past several years, the Companies Office has migrated many of their services… 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
- Article02|03|2025
Every February, Canada comes together to recognize Black History Month. It’s an important occurrence that dates back to 1978 until, in December 1995, the House of Commons officially recognized February… Learn More
- Article01|31|2025
It’s with great pride and excitement we announce that Chimwemwe (Chim) Undi has been selected to be Canada’s Parliamentary Poet Laureate for 2025 and 2026. This prestigious role is chosen… Learn More
- Article01|30|2025
Justice Alan MacInnes and the late Chief Justice Richard Scott have been recognized with Pro Bono Public Interest Law Project’s 2025 Pro Bono Award. This meaningful honour is presented to… Learn More
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