KELLY GRIFFIN,  B.A.(Hons.) LL.B.

Kelly joined the firm in July 2015 and her practice focuses on corporate and commercial law for owner operated and privately held businesses, wills and estate planning, administration of estates and real estate (both commercial and residential).

Kelly enjoys assisting her clients through all aspects of the business life cycle and will advise on the incorporation and organization, purchase, sale and financings of private companies. She will also advise her clients on a variety of their day to day matters, such as drafting and reviewing various business agreements including, shareholder agreements, distribution agreements, non-disclosure agreements, consulting agreements, service agreements and joint venture agreements. 

Kelly greatly enjoys sitting down with her clients and assisting them with their estate planning, including preparing their wills and powers of attorney to help them establish a plan that works for their unique family situation.  When the time comes, Kelly will help advise and guide executors when they administer an estate, including applying to the Court for a certificate of appointment.

As part of her practice, Kelly can help with your commercial and residential real estate needs, including buying and selling real estate, as well as mortgage refinancing and debt consolidation financing.

Previously Kelly practiced corporate commercial law in Toronto for a national law firm before moving to Guelph where she gained valuable insight in her role as in-house counsel at two of Canada’s largest insurance companies. While in-house counsel, Kelly was responsible for advising the applicable business units on mutual fund, life and health insurance and overall risk matters.

EDUCATION

Kelly received her Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Psychology from Queen’s University in 2002 and her law degree from Western University in 2005. In 2010 Kelly successfully completed the Canadian Securities Course.

CALL TO THE BAR

Ontario 2006

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Kelly is a past President of the Waterloo Region Law Association and a past director of the Canadian Mental Health Association – Grand River Branch.

              CONTACT ME

               Email: kellygriffin@sutherlandmark.com
               Phone: (519) 725-2500 ext. 248
               Fax: (519) 725-2525