Business Details
49 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Ottawa
Established in 1977, GIBSONS LLP has built a distinguished reputation as a trusted business law firm serving clients across Eastern Ontario. With over four decades of experience in corporate and commercial law, real estate transactions, and commercial litigation, our team combines deep legal expertise with collaborative partnerships in accounting, engineering, and municipal planning. We prioritise client relationships through honest communication, responsiveness, and tailored solutions, serving corporate entities, real estate developers, not-for-profits, and individuals.Our legacy of trust spans generations, with many clients representing families who have worked with us for nearly 40 years. We maintain a strong commitment to integrity, experience, and community-focused service while adapting to modern legal challenges through our redesigned digital platforms.
Services
Business Law
Litigation
Real Estate
Wills & Estates
Environmental Remediation
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of proven experience in corporate and commercial law
- Our team maintains strong collaborative relationships with accounting and engineering professionals
- We specialise in construction law, financial services, and environmental remediation
- Our legacy spans three generations of client families in the Ottawa region
- We provide responsive, honest communication with tailored legal solutions
What people say
Responsive communication
Generational trust
Proven expertise
Tailored solutions
Community-focused
Services
Business Law
Our business law practice provides comprehensive legal support for corporate entities. We specialise in commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance. Clients benefit from our 40 years of experience advising businesses in the National Capital Region.
Commercial Litigation
We represent clients in complex commercial disputes through litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Our team handles contract disputes, shareholder conflicts, and business-related legal matters with strategic advocacy.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice covers commercial property transactions, development projects, and land use planning. We assist clients with acquisitions, leasing, and regulatory compliance across Eastern Ontario's evolving property market.
Wills & Estates
We provide tailored estate planning services including wills, trusts, and succession planning. Our approach ensures clients' wishes are legally protected while minimising future family disputes.
Environmental Remediation
Our environmental law team advises on regulatory compliance and remediation projects. We help clients navigate environmental assessments, contaminated site cleanups, and municipal approval processes in Ontario.
People
D. Kenneth Gibson
Senior Partner
Founder of GIBSONS LLP with 40+ years' experience, Ken Gibsons specialises in business law and client advocacy. He prioritises personal commitment to each case, building generational trust with Ottawa clients.
D. Lewis McCowell
Partner
Partner with expertise in commercial litigation and corporate law. Lewis McCowell brings decades of experience in resolving complex legal disputes for businesses across Eastern Ontario.
Victor Muller
Lawyer
Corporate law specialist focusing on business transactions and regulatory compliance. Victor Muller provides practical legal solutions to emerging and established businesses in the Ottawa region.
Yvan Silva
Articling Student
Emerging legal professional supporting our practice areas while completing articling requirements. Yvan Silva contributes fresh perspectives to our client service approach.
Peggy Gibson
Urban and Environmental Planner
Environmental planning expert with a Master's in Environmental Studies. Peggy Gibsons bridges legal and planning considerations for development projects across Eastern Ontario.
Questions
What areas of law does GIBSONS LLP specialise in?
We specialise in business law, commercial litigation, real estate transactions, wills and estates, environmental remediation, and construction law across Eastern Ontario.
How can I book a consultation with your firm?
Contact us via email or phone to schedule a free 20-minute consultation with our legal team at our Ottawa office.
Do you serve clients outside Ottawa?
Yes, we serve clients throughout Eastern Ontario including Kingston, the National Capital Region, and the Ottawa Valley.
What makes GIBSONS LLP different from other law firms?
Our 40+ year legacy, generational client relationships, and collaborative approach with accounting and engineering professionals set us apart.
Are parking facilities available at your office?
Yes, paid underground parking is available at Constitution Square in Parking Lot #30 near our Ottawa office.
