Immigration
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 3
Contact number
+1 416 862 7525Chambers Review
Gowling WLG is a dynamic law firm with an immigration group serving an impressive array of clients, including high-profile multinational corporates. Its experience includes assisting with US expansion issues, work permits and employee transfers. Clients in sectors such as banking, energy, technology and telecoms benefit from access to the law firm's offices across Canada, particularly in Calgary and Waterloo Region.
Work Highlights
- Gowling WLG assisted Ledcor Industries with its international mobility and temporary foreign worker programmes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Gowling presents information to us in a thoughtful, easy-to-understand manner."
"Gowling has consistently provided sound advice and helped us address the issue at hand."
"Any questions asked are responded to promptly and with detailed context and explanation."
"The team handles the nuances well, providing clear analysis of the situation, the risks involved and clearly defined options."
"Gowling has a well-rounded team of subject matter experts."
"Gowling presents information to us in a thoughtful, easy-to-understand manner."
"Gowling has consistently provided sound advice and helped us address the issue at hand."
"Any questions asked are responded to promptly and with detailed context and explanation."
"The team handles the nuances well, providing clear analysis of the situation, the risks involved and clearly defined options."
"Gowling has a well-rounded team of subject matter experts."
Notable Practitioners
Kitchener-based Bill MacGregor serves major clients in sectors such as technology, energy, and food and beverages. He is well versed in advising on personnel movement and obtaining work permits.
"Bill MacGregor is our go-to on immigration matters. He is responsive, has a wealth of knowledge and is a great guy to work with."
"Bill MacGregor has always been great and down to earth. Whenever we talk, his advice is always practical and something that we can implement quite quickly."
"He gets the business needs and understands what we as a client are looking for."
"Bill MacGregor is always knowledgeable, provides alternative solutions and suggestions, and responds promptly."
"Bill MacGregor is extremely knowledgeable on all immigration matters and also very responsive."
Based in Calgary, Krista Schofer's immigration expertise is complemented by a broader focus on employment and labour law. Drawing upon her knowledge, she advises on mobility issues, immigration strategies and employee transfers. She is admitted to practice in both Alberta and Massachusetts.
"Krista Schofer is extremely knowledgeable and helpful."
"Krista Schofer is a pleasure to work with."
"Krista Schofer is always a pleasure to work with. She is available when we need her and very knowledgeable."
"She takes the time to help my organisation understand the situation, propose solutions, identify risks and strategically work with our business through our immigration needs."
"Krista Schofer is wonderful to work with. She is knowledgeable and efficient."