Joseph M. Hentz
Partner
Joe practises from our London office with a focus on business, land development, and municipal law. With a background in law, accounting, and military service, he prioritizes being a trustworthy and dependable advisor to his clients.
Office
Areas of Expertise
Corporate and Commercial Transactions
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Financings
Land Development and Municipal Approvals
Business Succession and Farm Transition Planning
Agribusiness and Rural Enterprise Advisory
Private Capital Raises and Investor Negotiations
Legal Counsel to Multinational Subsidiaries
Education
Admitted to Ontario Bar (2015)
Certified Management Accountants of Ontario, Professional Program (2012-2015)
Juris Doctor with specialization in business law, Western University, Faculty of Law (2014)
Army Operations Course, Canadian Army Command and Staff College (2011)
Master of Public Administration, Royal Military College of Canada (2011)
Bachelor of Arts, Honours, University of Western Ontario (2006)
Education
Admitted to Ontario Bar (2015)
Certified Management Accountants of Ontario, Professional Program (2012-2015)
Juris Doctor with specialization in business law, Western University, Faculty of Law (2014)
Army Operations Course, Canadian Army Command and Staff College (2011)
Master of Public Administration, Royal Military College of Canada (2011)
Bachelor of Arts, Honours, University of Western Ontario (2006)
Education
Admitted to Ontario Bar (2015)
Certified Management Accountants of Ontario, Professional Program (2012-2015)
Juris Doctor with specialization in business law, Western University, Faculty of Law (2014)
Army Operations Course, Canadian Army Command and Staff College (2011)
Master of Public Administration, Royal Military College of Canada (2011)
Bachelor of Arts, Honours, University of Western Ontario (2006)
Awards and Recognition
Selected by peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in Canada for Corporate Law
Campaign Star, International Security Assistance Force (Afghanistan), Canadian Armed Forces (2006 and 2009)
Commemorative Decoration for 12 years of honourable military service, Canadian Armed Forces (2013)
Recipient of three Commander’s Commendations for outstanding leadership, Canadian Armed Forces
Awards and Recognition
Selected by peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in Canada for Corporate Law
Campaign Star, International Security Assistance Force (Afghanistan), Canadian Armed Forces (2006 and 2009)
Commemorative Decoration for 12 years of honourable military service, Canadian Armed Forces (2013)
Recipient of three Commander’s Commendations for outstanding leadership, Canadian Armed Forces
Awards and Recognition
Selected by peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in Canada for Corporate Law
Campaign Star, International Security Assistance Force (Afghanistan), Canadian Armed Forces (2006 and 2009)
Commemorative Decoration for 12 years of honourable military service, Canadian Armed Forces (2013)
Recipient of three Commander’s Commendations for outstanding leadership, Canadian Armed Forces
Selected Presentations and Publications
Speaker, “Leadership Principles,” Ontario Agribusiness Association, January 2025
Speaker, “Land Development in Ontario,” Lerners Seminar Series, April 2024
Speaker, "Tricks and Traps of Farm Succession Planning", Hensall District Co-operative, February 2019
Speaker, "Managing Legal Problems on the Farm", Family Farm Planning Seminars, January 2019
Presenter, "Dividing the Farm Business: Butterfly Transactions", Canadian Association of Farm Advisors, educational seminar, June 2018
Presenter, "Corporate Governance and Directors' and Officers' Liability: Understanding the Risks of Limited Liability", Ontario Co-operative Association "Best Practices for Co-operative Business" educational seminar, April 25, 2018
Selected Presentations and Publications
Speaker, “Leadership Principles,” Ontario Agribusiness Association, January 2025
Speaker, “Land Development in Ontario,” Lerners Seminar Series, April 2024
Speaker, "Tricks and Traps of Farm Succession Planning", Hensall District Co-operative, February 2019
Speaker, "Managing Legal Problems on the Farm", Family Farm Planning Seminars, January 2019
Presenter, "Dividing the Farm Business: Butterfly Transactions", Canadian Association of Farm Advisors, educational seminar, June 2018
Presenter, "Corporate Governance and Directors' and Officers' Liability: Understanding the Risks of Limited Liability", Ontario Co-operative Association "Best Practices for Co-operative Business" educational seminar, April 25, 2018
Selected Presentations and Publications
Speaker, “Leadership Principles,” Ontario Agribusiness Association, January 2025
Speaker, “Land Development in Ontario,” Lerners Seminar Series, April 2024
Speaker, "Tricks and Traps of Farm Succession Planning", Hensall District Co-operative, February 2019
Speaker, "Managing Legal Problems on the Farm", Family Farm Planning Seminars, January 2019
Presenter, "Dividing the Farm Business: Butterfly Transactions", Canadian Association of Farm Advisors, educational seminar, June 2018
Presenter, "Corporate Governance and Directors' and Officers' Liability: Understanding the Risks of Limited Liability", Ontario Co-operative Association "Best Practices for Co-operative Business" educational seminar, April 25, 2018
Representative Work
Represented a shareholder of a greenhouse on a buy-out of other shareholders with an enterprise value in excess of $63 million dollars
Represented a purchaser on the acquisition of a franchise system
Represented the seller of a monetary funds transfer technology company
Represented a borrower with a multi-national presence with financing its operations with credit facilities in excess of $200 million dollars
Represented a biotechnology company raising over $40 million dollars in private equity financing
Represented shareholders in the sale of shares of a high-tech company for over $42 million dollars
Represented various entrepreneurs raising private capital to fund growth
Represented a client in the biochemical industry in a negotiation and preparation of an industrial lease
Represented various business owners with succession planning
Acted as corporate counsel to various Canadian subsidiaries of multinational corporations
Representative Work
Represented a shareholder of a greenhouse on a buy-out of other shareholders with an enterprise value in excess of $63 million dollars
Represented a purchaser on the acquisition of a franchise system
Represented the seller of a monetary funds transfer technology company
Represented a borrower with a multi-national presence with financing its operations with credit facilities in excess of $200 million dollars
Represented a biotechnology company raising over $40 million dollars in private equity financing
Represented shareholders in the sale of shares of a high-tech company for over $42 million dollars
Represented various entrepreneurs raising private capital to fund growth
Represented a client in the biochemical industry in a negotiation and preparation of an industrial lease
Represented various business owners with succession planning
Acted as corporate counsel to various Canadian subsidiaries of multinational corporations
Representative Work
Represented a shareholder of a greenhouse on a buy-out of other shareholders with an enterprise value in excess of $63 million dollars
Represented a purchaser on the acquisition of a franchise system
Represented the seller of a monetary funds transfer technology company
Represented a borrower with a multi-national presence with financing its operations with credit facilities in excess of $200 million dollars
Represented a biotechnology company raising over $40 million dollars in private equity financing
Represented shareholders in the sale of shares of a high-tech company for over $42 million dollars
Represented various entrepreneurs raising private capital to fund growth
Represented a client in the biochemical industry in a negotiation and preparation of an industrial lease
Represented various business owners with succession planning
Acted as corporate counsel to various Canadian subsidiaries of multinational corporations
Memberships
Ontario Agribusiness Association
Canadian Association of Farm Advisors
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
Ontario Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association
Middlesex Law Association
Memberships
Ontario Agribusiness Association
Canadian Association of Farm Advisors
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
Ontario Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association
Middlesex Law Association
Memberships
Ontario Agribusiness Association
Canadian Association of Farm Advisors
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
Ontario Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association
Middlesex Law Association
Innovative Business Solutions
Joseph Hentz is a partner in our London office and member of the Business Law, Land Development and Municipal Law, and Commercial Real Estate groups. As a lawyer and an accountant, he provides a wide range of in-depth advice and develops comprehensive strategies that help clients achieve their goals.
Understanding the issues facing business leaders, government officials, and other professionals, Joseph helps them find innovative solutions.
Throughout his career, Joseph has focused on developing the skills and attributes of a trusted business advisor. He credits two deployments as an infantry officer in Kandahar for having had a profound impact on his values and
Joseph is a fourth-generation resident of the family farm who enjoys working outdoors in his spare time.
Joseph Hentz is a partner in our London office and member of the Business Law, Land Development and Municipal Law, and Commercial Real Estate groups. As a lawyer and an accountant, he provides a wide range of in-depth advice and develops comprehensive strategies that help clients achieve their goals.
Understanding the issues facing business leaders, government officials, and other professionals, Joseph helps them find innovative solutions.
“I work closely with my clients from the beginning to the end of the transaction. I take the time to discuss all their concerns, and I always ensure their interests are protected,” says Joseph.
Throughout his career, Joseph has focused on developing the skills and attributes of a trusted business advisor. He credits two deployments as an infantry officer in Kandahar for having had a profound impact on his values and perspective. “The austere and difficult conditions of war taught me the importance of teamwork, integrity, and earning the trust of those you work alongside,” he says. “I follow these principles in serving my clients.”
Joseph is a fourth-generation resident of the family farm who enjoys working outdoors in his spare time.
Joseph Hentz is a partner in our London office and member of the Business Law, Land Development and Municipal Law, and Commercial Real Estate groups. As a lawyer and an accountant, he provides a wide range of in-depth advice and develops comprehensive strategies that help clients achieve their goals.
Understanding the issues facing business leaders, government officials, and other professionals, Joseph helps them find innovative solutions.
“I work closely with my clients from the beginning to the end of the transaction. I take the time to discuss all their concerns, and I always ensure their interests are protected,” says Joseph.
Throughout his career, Joseph has focused on developing the skills and attributes of a trusted business advisor. He credits two deployments as an infantry officer in Kandahar for having had a profound impact on his values and perspective. “The austere and difficult conditions of war taught me the importance of teamwork, integrity, and earning the trust of those you work alongside,” he says. “I follow these principles in serving my clients.”
Joseph is a fourth-generation resident of the family farm who enjoys working outdoors in his spare time.
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