Henaa Mall / Ontario

Areas of
Practice.

Employment law, wills and estates,
and immigration.

Employment law

Advise employees on termination, including reasonable notice at common law, Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) entitlements, and whether a termination clause is enforceable
Negotiate severance packages and review release terms before a client signs
Handle wrongful dismissal claims through demand letters, mediation, and Superior Court or Small Claims Court litigation
Advise on constructive dismissal, such as demotions, pay cuts, and toxic workplaces
Address human rights issues: discrimination, harassment, and accommodation, including applications to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
Review and draft employment contracts, non-competes, confidentiality and IP agreements, and workplace policies
Advise employers on compliance, discipline, performance management, layoffs, and risk

Draft wills, including multiple wills for probate-tax planning, and powers of attorney for property and for personal care
Plan estates: trusts, beneficiary designations, minimizing Estate Administration Tax, and succession planning for business owners
Supervise execution of documents to meet formal requirements (two witnesses, capacity, no undue influence)
Apply for a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee (probate) and administer estates
Handle guardianship and capacity applications
Advise on related issues such as the interaction with the Family Law Act and spousal rights

Assess eligibility and advise on pathways: Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program (OINP), family sponsorship, work permits, study permits, and visitor visas
Prepare and file applications with IRCC, including supporting documents and submission letters
Respond to procedural fairness letters, refusals, and misrepresentation concerns
Represent clients before the Immigration and Refugee Board (refugee protection, immigration appeals, admissibility hearings)
Handle judicial review at the Federal Court of refused decisions
Advise on inadmissibility issues: criminal, medical, and security, and on temporary resident permits
Handle citizenship applications, PR card renewals, and removal or enforcement matters
Support employers with LMIA and employer-specific work permits

Employment / Wills and estates / Immigration