Trusted, Knowledgeable, Strategic Lawyers in Toronto
Having served our community for more decades, Chester, Bruce and Nowell Law Firm is dedicated to building strong and lasting relationships with our clients and helping them navigate their most challenging legal issues.
Our team of experienced and trusted lawyers provide clear and comprehensive legal advice. We help clients understand and manage risk, make informed decisions, and protect their interests. Our clients include start-ups, family enterprises, municipalities and other public bodies, publicly-traded corporations, and private individuals, and our advice is tailored to each client’s unique needs.
– Our Services
Practice Areas
Chester, Bruce and Nowell Law Firm is a full service law firm offering clients a wide range of assistance in multiple practice areas. For more information about our practice areas, please explore our areas of expertise.
Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Restructuring
Financial struggles and the legal issues that come along with them are often the last thing that business owners want to think about. Declaring bankruptcy, or going through an insolvency or restructuring is not something that many entrepreneurs contemplate in …
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Chester, Bruce and Nowell Law Firm is the oldest independent law firm in the Toronto and has been helping clients with commercial and residential real estate transactions for decades. We have represented clients in some of Toronto ’s largest commercial real …
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Commercial Litigation
Business disputes can arise in ventures of all sizes and stages of development. Managing your risk and resolving these disputes in a cost-effective and efficient manner is one of the most important aspects of ensuring the continued success of your …
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Business Law
At Chester, Bruce and Nowell Law Firm, our Business Law Group reflects the growing diversity of Toronto’s business community. Our firm has acted for businesses at various stages of development, from start-ups to large, successful, multi-generational family enterprises, to large private corporations …
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Construction Law
Construction projects are complex endeavours with an inherent set of risks that must be carefully navigated to avoid negative financial and legal consequences. In addition, the construction sector is governed by specialized regulations and laws, with a very specific dispute …
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Employment Law
At Chester, Bruce and Nowell Law Firm in Toronto, we have been advising and acting for both employers and employees across a broad range of sectors for decades. Having sat on both sides of the table in many workplace disputes, we …
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Municipal & Planning Law
The regulatory landscape governing development in Toronto is becoming increasingly sophisticated and complex. Projects require approvals from various levels of government and other public bodies. Multiple players are often involved, including municipalities, developers, builders, and landowners. Disputes can be contentious …
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Wills & Estates
Established in 1989, Chester, Bruce and Nowell Law Firm is the oldest independent law firm in Toronto. We have been representing clients in Toronto, as well as across Southern Toronto for decades. We have established …
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Family Law
Family law matters involve important and life-altering decisions that must often be made in emotionally trying circumstances. Dealing with separation, divorce, and related issues such as child custody, property division, and spousal support can be some of the most stressful …
Learn More >Top Reasons to Hire Chester, Bruce and Nowell Law Firm
1. Experienced and Recognized Legal Counsel
Chester, Bruce and Nowell Law Firm is the oldest independent law firm in Toronto and is one of the oldest law firms in all of Toronto. Ambition, empathy and integrity underpin everything we do.
It all starts with our purpose. We recognise that to make the difference to our clients, we need to care about the issues that matter to them.
Our independence gives us the freedom to shape our own definition of success that is fit for the modern world and not driven by financial metrics alone. Our open and inclusive culture leads to great outcomes for clients - innovation, quality and trust.
We go the extra mile to deliver the right outcomes for our clients. We understand what matters, a team that can master the issues. We challenge the status quo and take an innovative approach to delivering client experience and legal services. Over several decades, as the City of Toronto grew from a village to a town to a city, the firm not only increased in size, but it developed the expertise required to service its clients’ needs. We are a business that cares. We are here for our clients when it matters most. Your problem is our problem, your success our success. With our expertise and experience we help people and businesses at every stage of their journey.
We are experts at what we do, with knowledge, insight and action you can trust. We listen and take the time to understand market conditions and industry trends. We offer recommendations that deliver results.
- Commercial Litigation
- Business Law
- Municipal & Planning Law
- Construction Law
- Real Estate
- Wills and Estates
- Family Law
- Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Restructuring
- Employment Law
- Appeals
Our lawyers from these various practice groups regularly work together to provide comprehensive and multifaceted legal advice, ensuring that all risks are identified and mitigated, and securing optimal results for our clients.
3. Passionate Advocates
At Chester, Bruce and Nowell Law Firm, we pride ourselves on consistently achieving strong results for our clients in a timely and cost-effective fashion. We assist our clients in protecting their legal and financial interests while avoiding protracted and expensive litigation where possible. We have extensive courtroom experience and, where needed, will draw on this significant experience to represent clients at all levels of court.
Our lawyers also have experience in appellate advocacy and have argued appeals in various practice areas, including complex commercial matters, municipal and planning law, and construction law.
For Trusted and Experienced Legal Counsel, contact Chester, Bruce and Nowell Law Firm in Toronto
Contact the team at Chester, Bruce and Nowell Law Firm for clear, effective, and strategic legal advice. Contact us online to schedule a consultation.