Mathews Dinsdale Welcomes Gemma Walsh to the Firm
Mathews Dinsdale is pleased to announce that Gemma Wlash has joined the Firm as an Associate in our Vancouver office.
May 20, 2026
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Loopstra Nixon welcomes Jonathan Plender as an Associate
January 20, 2025
Jonathan is an associate in the firm’s Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution group.
After completing his undergraduate degree at Queen’s University, earning an Honours Bachelor of Arts, Jonathan returned to Queen’s to acquire his J.D. While there, he volunteered at the Business Law Clinic, where he assisted local business owners incorporate, draft shareholder agreements and finalize their bylaws.
Jonathan joined the firm as an associate, prior to which, he gained a broad range of experience in such areas as civil fraud and banking litigation at a firm in Toronto.
Outside of work, Jonathan enjoys spending his time on the golf course, watching sports, and traveling.
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Loopstra Nixon LLP is a full-service Canadian law firm known for its practical, business-first approach to legal advice. For more than 50 years, the firm has worked alongside entrepreneurs, businesses, institutions, municipalities, and individuals on matters where judgment, experience, and responsiveness matter. The firm is built around close client relationships and a clear understanding of how legal issues intersect with business realities. Ranking in Chambers, Legal 500, Lexpert and Best Lawyers Canada, our lawyers are frequently engaged in complex, time-sensitive, and high-stakes matters and are trusted to deliver clear advice, sound strategy, and decisive execution.
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