Practice Focus
Our Law Firm Practice Focus
Deep, deliberately narrow expertise across nine fields of law — delivered by attorneys who practice in that field and no other.
Practice Focus
Deep, deliberately narrow expertise across nine fields of law — delivered by attorneys who practice in that field and no other.
How We Work
We deliver legal services the way we would want to receive them: with clear timelines, transparent fees, and a single point of contact who is accountable for the matter from intake to resolution.
Every engagement begins with a diagnostic consultation, followed by a written scope of work, so clients always know what to expect before any work begins. We favor plain-language communication over jargon, and proactive updates over silence.
We start by understanding the full picture, not just the immediate ask.
A written plan and fee structure, agreed before work begins.
Regular updates, not just responses when asked.
Advice oriented toward outcomes, not billable activity.
Our People
Every matter at Grey Anderson is led by a partner or senior attorney, supported by a team assigned specifically for the case — not rotated in from whoever is available. Our attorneys commit to response times, realistic timelines, and honest assessments of risk, even when the truth is inconvenient.
We view every client relationship as a long-term one. Our commitment does not end when a matter closes; we remain available for the questions that follow.
Our Standard
Our attorneys are selected for depth, not breadth. Each practice group is led by counsel with years of focused experience in that specific field, supported by ongoing training and active involvement in professional bodies and continuing legal education.
This specialization means clients are never the first case of its kind our attorneys have handled — a distinction that matters most when the stakes are highest.
Areas of Law
Entity formation, governance, mergers, acquisitions and general counsel services for growing businesses.
Lending arrangements, security documentation, and regulatory compliance for financial institutions.
Property acquisition, leasing, development approvals, and housing dispute resolution.
Visas, residency applications, and family reunification immigration matters.
Workplace policy, disciplinary matters, and employment litigation support.
Trademark and patent prosecution, licensing, and brand enforcement.
Policy review, coverage disputes, and regulatory advisory for insurers and policyholders.
Civil litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and courtroom representation.
Corporate restructuring and spinoff transactions structured for tax efficiency.
The People Behind Our Practice
The attorneys, partners and support professionals who deliver on our practice focus every day.
Grey Anderson (Barr)
Director of Business Development
Michael Hartley
Senior Partner
Sarah Kessler
Chief Attorney
David Maguire
Lawyer, Corporate
Charlotte Johnson
Lawyer, Immigration
Robert Hayes
Paralegal
Linda Foster
Consultant
Lukas Meier
Litigation Associate