OUR LAWYERS
Robert Mysicka
Partner
BIOGRAPHY
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obert works closely with clients on residential and commercial real estate, business law (purchase and sale of businesses), wills and estates and family law cases, particularly matrimonial property disputes.
Robert has published extensively on regulation and regulatory issues and advises regulated persons on their personal and professional obligations.
As an advocate, Robert represents clients in a range of civil cases, including employment law, contractual disputes, construction litigation, estate law and trusts. Robert is a firm believer in alternative dispute resolution methods, and in cases where a favourable settlement is not forthcoming, he diligently pursues his clients’ interests in court. Many clients appreciate Robert’s ability to cut through to the heart of their legal issue and provide straightforward, practical advice.
In his spare time Robert enjoys writing on legal and policy issues and participating in outdoor activities with family and friends.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
>> Business Law
>> Family Law
QUALIFICATIONS
J.D. (2011) Queen’s University Faculty of Law
H.B.A. (2008) Wilfrid Laurier University
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
Ontario, 2012
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Member, Law Society of Ontario
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Presenter, 2021 OECD Workshop on Regulatory Barriers to Competition in Professional Services – “Regulatory Barriers in Canadian Professions”
PUBLICATIONS
“Licence to Capture: The Cost Consequences to Consumers of Occupational Regulation in Canada” – C.D Howe Institute Public Policy Research (2020)
“New Brunswick Ruling was Unfortunate, but Inevitable” – C.D Howe Institute Intelligence Memos (2018)
“Challenge to Liquor Import Restrictions May Set ‘Free Trade’ Precedent in Constitutional Law” – C.D. Howe Institute Intelligence Memos (2017)
“Regulate This! Realtors Will Lose Privilege of Self-Regulation in B.C.” – C.D. Howe Institute Intelligence Memos (2016)
“Who Watches the Watchmen? The Role of the Self-Regulator” C.D. Howe Institute Commentary (2014)
“Beer, Butter and Barristers: How Canadian Governments Put Cartels before Consumers” C.D. Howe Institute Commentary (2013)
“The Competition Dimensions of Intellectual Property Rights” Canadian Intellectual Property Review 28:1 (2012)
“The Regulated Conduct Doctrine: Canadian Competition Law and the Politics of Undueness” (2011), 24:1 Canadian Competition Law Review 18-38
“Providing knowledgeable advice and steadfast representation to clients in Carleton Place and the Greater Ottawa area”
Our lawyers are passionate about what they do. We focus on providing customized advice to each client. We carefully explain the unique legal issues to ensure that you are equipped with the knowledge of the law to make the right decisions.