Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Oakville
Speigel Nichols Fox is a boutique commercial litigation law firm with additional expertise in business law matters, including commercial transactions and commercial real estate. Our team consists of Big Law alumni from national and international firms in Toronto and New York City who are redefining the traditional legal model by prioritizing client needs and maximizing benefits. We offer value-based pricing and alternative fee arrangements, ensuring clients only pay for services they require. Our approach emphasizes transparency, customization, and accessibility, with a trusted network of specialists to address diverse legal challenges. We focus on resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration, litigating only when necessary with the same determination as for family and friends.Our lawyers have extensive experience in construction law, estates and trusts litigation, debt collection, and mediation. We serve private and public companies, partnerships, shareholders, directors, officers, boards, banks, insurance companies, credit unions, entrepreneurs, and professionals. Our office location near major highways ensures accessibility for businesses outside downtown Toronto seeking an alternative to downtown law firms. We combine decades of legal expertise with innovative billing practices and a commitment to shielding clients from disruptions caused by disputes. Our team includes partners, associates, and counsel with specialized knowledge in commercial litigation, professional services litigation, and letters rogatory.
Services
Construction Law
Estates Litigation
Mediation Services
Debt Collection
Expropriation Cases
Highlights and features
- We are Big Law alumni redefining legal services with client-centric approaches.
- Our value-based pricing aligns fees with client outcomes and satisfaction.
- We offer alternative fee arrangements, including flat-fee billing for all matters.
- Clients only pay for services they explicitly need and agree to.
- Our trusted network of specialists ensures comprehensive legal support.
Services
Commercial Litigation
We represent clients in commercial and contractual disputes involving corporate, financial, real estate, and employment issues. Our lawyers combine litigation expertise with contract negotiation skills to resolve conflicts efficiently. Clients benefit from strategic advice tailored to their risk tolerance and business goals.
Construction Law
We advise owners, contractors, and consultants on construction litigation and contract negotiations. Our team handles tender processes, liens, deficiencies, and risk allocation in agreements. We aim for swift resolutions while protecting client interests in complex projects.
Estates Litigation
We resolve estate, trust, and capacity issues through negotiation or litigation. Our services include will challenges, dependant support applications, and trustee guidance. We provide sensitive, cost-effective solutions during emotionally challenging times.
Mediation Services
Led by experienced mediator Jonathan Speigel, we facilitate cost-effective resolutions for business, employment, and construction disputes. Mediation offers privacy and faster outcomes compared to traditional litigation.
Debt Collection
We recover secured and unsecured debts for financial institutions and corporations. Our team conducts asset investigations, negotiates settlements, and pursues legal action when necessary to maximize client recoveries.
People
Jonathan Speigel
Partner
Co-founder with over 25 years of litigation experience, specializing in construction law and mediation. Leads complex commercial disputes and debt recovery cases.
Allison Speigel
Partner
Experienced litigator focusing on commercial disputes and professional negligence cases. Represents clients in shareholder conflicts and insurance-related litigation.
Susanne M. Balpataky
Partner
Specializes in estates litigation and debt collection. Advises fiduciaries and beneficiaries in trust and capacity disputes across Ontario.
Irving Fox
Partner
Former bank collections manager with expertise in asset recovery and commercial debt enforcement. Leads investigations into debtor financial histories.
Ian K. Latimer
Counsel
Focuses on professional services litigation, defending and prosecuting negligence claims against lawyers, engineers, and accountants.
Questions
What areas of law does Speigel Nichols Fox LLP specialize in?
We specialize in commercial litigation, construction law, estates and trusts litigation, mediation, expropriation, and debt collection.
How does your value-based pricing work?
Our fees align with client outcomes, ensuring you only pay for results and services explicitly agreed upon.
Do you offer alternative billing arrangements?
Yes, we provide flat-fee billing options for all litigation and corporate matters.
Can you handle cases outside of Ontario?
We represent clients across Canada and assist with international legal matters like letters rogatory.
What makes your firm different from traditional law firms?
We prioritize client needs through transparency, customization, and accessible billing without overhead costs.
