John Soden

First Year of Call

Areas of Practice
Immigration Law

Description
Canada’s rapidly evolving industries require skilled professionals to continue the growth of our vibrant and thriving economy. John helps businesses from start-up through development and expansion to navigate the immigration, employment and business laws, policies and processes to succeed in Canadian and global markets.

John works with clients as a project partner, providing thoroughly researched strategic legal advice, enabling clients to achieve the best results in the shortest possible time for the best value for their money. He understands the importance of responsiveness to his clients and always works collaboratively and professionally.

Our clients appreciate his ability to translate complex concepts and processes into clear, concise solutions that facilitate business and career opportunities through a seamless single point of contact.

Immigration Services
Applications Inadmissibility
Appeals Judicial reviews
Immigration audits and inspections Enforcement, including arrest, detention, and removal
Labour market impact assessments Labour market impact assessment exemptions
Work permits Permanent residency
Employment & Labour Services
Drafting employment contracts Drafting consultant contracts
Drafting settlement and release agreements Advising on provincial and federal employment statutes and regulations
John has worked at the senior management level in several companies and diverse industries and is familiar with businesses’ increasing challenges and priorities. This experience enables him to understand business issues from a corporate and personal perspective.

John’s clients operate in all provinces and territories of Canada and include biotech, education, infrastructure, renewable energy, manufacturing, and pharmaceutical companies.