published 03/27/2026
The partners, associates, students, and staff of Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP (TDS) congratulate Mitch Billinkoff, Kevin Bruce, Jennifer McKinnon, Tanci Smart-Carvalho, and Neil Steen on their admission to the partnership.
Please join us in welcoming the new partners and recognizing this important milestone in their careers.

Mitch Billinkoff
Mitch practices corporate and commercial law, advising clients on acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, and commercial real estate transactions. He delivers strategic, practical solutions tailored to each client’s needs.
Kevin Bruce
Kevin focuses on commercial law, supporting clients with banking and finance, commercial real estate and development, acquisitions, dispositions, mergers, and reorganizations. His practice emphasizes pragmatic, results-driven legal advice.
Jennifer McKinnon
Jennifer’s practice covers corporate and commercial law, with particular expertise in banking and finance, commercial real estate, and mergers and acquisitions. She provides solutions that align risk management with business objectives.
Tanci focuses on corporate and commercial law, including commercial financing, commercial real estate, and transactional matters. She guides clients through complex matters, delivering strategic advice that supports long-term business outcomes.
Neil Steen
Neil practices civil litigation, with a focus on regulatory enforcement, professional discipline, administrative law, family law, and criminal defence. He represents individuals, professionals, and organizations in regulatory investigations, enforcement proceedings, and prosecutions under municipal, provincial, and federal legislation.
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