Press Release – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Saskatoon, SK – September 10, 2024 – Wardell Gillis and Procido LLP have come together to form a full-service law firm dedicated to serving the Prairies and Ontario key sectors. This union combines decades of legal expertise with innovative legal solutions, ensuring that small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), multinationals, and investors receive unparalleled legal support.
As investment flows into the Prairie provinces and Ontario—particularly in energy, agriculture, Indigenous projects, mining, and clean tech—this merger is poised to offer personalized, results-driven legal services that will drive business growth and success.
Driving Economic Growth and Sustainability
The merger positions the new firm as a vital partner for businesses across Canada. Specializing in business transactions, corporate, intellectual property, Aboriginal, energy, mining law, and dispute resolution the firm will provide essential support for industries undergoing rapid growth and technological transformation. The expanded team, with deep local connections, is committed to helping clients stay ahead of market changes while promoting sustainable and profitable business practices.
A Commitment to Legal Excellence
Troy Baril, Managing Partner at Procido LLP, shared his enthusiasm: “Our commitment to provide diversified and continually evolving service offerings, makes this merger a natural evolution to empower our clients. By expanding our team, we’re not just enhancing our legal expertise—we’re becoming a stronger partner in driving economic growth and investment across many sectors. This merger marks a clear example of our dedicated focus on fostering business success, and we’re excited about the opportunities ahead.”
Bill Wardell, Founder of Wardell Gillis, remarked: “This merger represents a significant step forward for the businesses, farming families, and communities we serve. By combining our expertise, we ensure continuity for our clients and reinforce our commitment to helping them grow and thrive in the face of evolving and dynamic marketplace.”
Seamless Transition and a Focused Future
Clients can expect a seamless transition, with Wardell Gillis adopting Procido’s technology-forward platform that prioritizes collaboration, cost certainty, and client-focused service. The combined firm will continue to deliver Wills and Estates, Real Estate, Employment Law, Farm Law, Aboriginal Law, and Family Law services through the innovative Procido platform. As the firm expands across Canada, the merger marks a new era of legal excellence tailored to provide traditional legal services and meet the specific needs of Canada’s most critical evolving sectors.
About Procido LLP
Leading in legal service innovation, Procido LLP offers seasoned expertise and customized solutions that meet the demands of today and tomorrow’s challenges. With offices in Saskatoon, Calgary, Toronto, and Winnipeg, the firm is dedicated to establishing enduring client relationships and being a trusted advisor in a rapidly evolving business landscape. For more information, visit www.procido.com.
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