Working in tandem with the firm’s employment, cross-border tax and business groups, the business immigration team at Gowling WLG provides a full range of mobility advice to clients. This includes corporate employee transfer applications, advising start-up companies and managing large immigration portfolios. The team is led by Andrew Bratt in Toronto and Bill MacGregor in Kitchener. MacGregor is an authority on developing immigration and work permit strategies, providing counsel on compliance matters and obtaining LMIAs. Leading the group’s western Canadian immigration practice, Krista Schofer stands out for her work in developing strategies to manage global workforces and cross-border travel.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Innovative solutions to issues.’
- ‘Bill MacGregor is a seasoned and expert immigration lawyer who provides valuable support.’
Key clients
- Ledcor Industries
- BASF Canada Inc.
Work highlights
Advising Ledcor Industries on all Canadian immigration matters, involving a large portfolio of foreign workers under the international mobility program and temporary foreign worker program.
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Practice head
Bill MacGregor; Andrew Bratt
Other key lawyers
Krista Schofer