Hilary A. Leitch
Partner
Hilary practises in our Business Law and Wills & Estates Groups. As a designated Family Enterprise Advisor, she brings a deep understanding of family business dynamics and enjoys helping individuals, business owners, and families plan for transition across generations.
Areas of Expertise
Business Succession Planning & Family Trusts
Commercial Contracts
Estate Administration
Estate Litigation
Incorporation and Business Organization
Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Reorganization
Not-for-Profit and Charitable Organizations Law
Purchase and Sale of Business
Wills and Trusts
Education
Admitted to the Ontario Bar (2018)
Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (2017)
Juris Doctor, University of Windsor (2017)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Queen’s University (2013)
Education
Admitted to the Ontario Bar (2018)
Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (2017)
Juris Doctor, University of Windsor (2017)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Queen’s University (2013)
Education
Admitted to the Ontario Bar (2018)
Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (2017)
Juris Doctor, University of Windsor (2017)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Queen’s University (2013)
Awards and Recogntion
Best Lawyers in Canada, Ones to Watch, Trusts and Estates
University of Detroit Mercy Book Award, Cross Border Sales and Financing Transactions (2016)
University of Detroit Mercy Book Award, Small Firm Practice LFP (2016)
University of Detroit Mercy Book Award, Comparative Legal Writing and Research (2014)
Dean’s Honour List, Queens University (2012-2013)
Awards and Recogntion
Best Lawyers in Canada, Ones to Watch, Trusts and Estates
University of Detroit Mercy Book Award, Cross Border Sales and Financing Transactions (2016)
University of Detroit Mercy Book Award, Small Firm Practice LFP (2016)
University of Detroit Mercy Book Award, Comparative Legal Writing and Research (2014)
Dean’s Honour List, Queens University (2012-2013)
Awards and Recogntion
Best Lawyers in Canada, Ones to Watch, Trusts and Estates
University of Detroit Mercy Book Award, Cross Border Sales and Financing Transactions (2016)
University of Detroit Mercy Book Award, Small Firm Practice LFP (2016)
University of Detroit Mercy Book Award, Comparative Legal Writing and Research (2014)
Dean’s Honour List, Queens University (2012-2013)
Memberships and Community Involvement
Middlesex Law Association
Family Enterprise Advisor, Family Enterprise Canada
Director, Operation Walk Canada
Member, Donor Development Committee, London Community Foundation
Gala Committee Member, Big Brothers Big Sisters of London and Area (2017-present; Chair 2021)
Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of London and Area (2018-2024)
Committee Member, Ontario Bar Association Law Day (2017-2019)
Past Committee Member, Business Achievement Awards, London Chamber of Commerce
Memberships and Community Involvement
Middlesex Law Association
Family Enterprise Advisor, Family Enterprise Canada
Director, Operation Walk Canada
Member, Donor Development Committee, London Community Foundation
Gala Committee Member, Big Brothers Big Sisters of London and Area (2017-present; Chair 2021)
Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of London and Area (2018-2024)
Committee Member, Ontario Bar Association Law Day (2017-2019)
Past Committee Member, Business Achievement Awards, London Chamber of Commerce
Memberships and Community Involvement
Middlesex Law Association
Family Enterprise Advisor, Family Enterprise Canada
Director, Operation Walk Canada
Member, Donor Development Committee, London Community Foundation
Gala Committee Member, Big Brothers Big Sisters of London and Area (2017-present; Chair 2021)
Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of London and Area (2018-2024)
Committee Member, Ontario Bar Association Law Day (2017-2019)
Past Committee Member, Business Achievement Awards, London Chamber of Commerce
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Everyone at Lerners is committed to ensuring your matters are addressed with the attention and care you expect.
Reach Out
Everyone at Lerners is committed to ensuring your matters are addressed with the attention and care you expect.
Reach Out
Everyone at Lerners is committed to ensuring your matters are addressed with the attention and care you expect.