Corporations, officers and directors of companies, and other business people are routinely exposed to potential liability and offences under many statutes, including the Income Tax Act, Excise Tax Act, Retail Sales Tax Act, Competition Act, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Protection Act, Ontario Building Code and the Fire Marshal’s Act, to name a few.

Our lawyers can help you in a number of ways

Advocacy

Our department is uniquely placed to deal with charges of business fraud, tax evasion, and other regulatory offences against businesses and individuals.  Our lawyers combine a willingness to fight it out in the trenches with a vigorous and disciplined approach to defending its clients.  We have a tradition of excellence representing individuals and businesses both in trials and appeals at all levels of court right up to the Supreme Court of Canada.

Experience

Our lawyers have widespread experience representing clients with respect to provincial and statutory offences.  The defence team is rounded out by an experienced paralegal clerk and Cohen Highley's articling law students.

Contact Us

If you require the services of an experienced legal advisor and effective criminal lawyer, please contact Joe Hoffer, Paul Vogel, John Goudy or Lindsay Lake by e-mail or by telephone at (519) 672-9330.  If corresponding by e-mail, be sure to include your name, your telephone number and a brief message.