About Tyler Nivins

Tyler Nivins is a partner at Giffen Lawyers in Waterloo, with a practice built around corporate and commercial work and real estate. Clients run from individuals and small businesses up to large corporations.

Construction is a big part of the picture too. People in that industry often bring Tyler in to look after their interests on a project, with advice that runs from reviewing the contract to dealing with a default or a termination.

Tyler summered with Giffen as a law student in 2017 and 2018, then articled with the firm, finishing in December 2019. The call to the Ontario Bar came in January 2020, the firm welcomed Tyler as an associate that same month, and Tyler is now one of its partners.

Before law, Tyler earned an honours BA at Western, then went overseas to the University of Birmingham for a law degree with First Class Honours. At Birmingham, Tyler chaired the Pro Bono Group's Streetlaw project, taking talks on legal topics into schools and community groups, and played goalie for the university hockey team. Tyler was born and raised in Kitchener. Away from the office you'll find Tyler golfing, on the ice or the ball diamond, or with family and friends.

Practice areas

Business & Corporate Law Construction Law

Business deals, contracts and property

On the corporate side, Tyler helps clients buy and sell businesses through share or asset deals, sets up new corporations and works on commercial contracts. There's real estate work too, on residential and commercial property alike.

Construction projects

Those in the construction industry retain Tyler for advice through the life of a project, including contract review and what to do when a party defaults or a contract is terminated.

Education & credentials

  • Honours Bachelor of Arts (Criminology and History), University of Western Ontario (2011)
  • Bachelor of Laws (Honours), First Class, University of Birmingham
  • Called to the Ontario Bar (2020)

Awards & recognition

  • Pro Bono Group Award, University of Birmingham Pro Bono Group

Memberships & affiliations

In the community

  • Tyler volunteers as a coach with Kitchener's minor hockey and baseball associations.

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