Chathula Law Professional Corporation

Frequently asked questions

Does Chathula Law handle refugee claims as well as regular immigration applications?

Yes. Alongside permanent residence routes like Express Entry, provincial nominee programs, and family sponsorship, the firm handles refugee claims under both the Convention refugee category (persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or group membership) and the person in need of protection category.

Can Chathula Law help incorporate a small business in Ontario?

Yes. The firm's business and corporate law work includes incorporation, shareholder agreements, partnership set up and registration, and asset and share purchase or sale transactions, along with commercial contracts and agreements.

I need a power of attorney for property or personal care, does the firm prepare those?

Yes, the firm prepares both types, a power of attorney for property (covering things like paying bills, investing, or selling property) and a power of attorney for personal care (covering healthcare decisions).

Does Chathula Law offer notary and commissioning services?

Yes. The firm can commission oaths and take affidavits, affirmations, and statutory declarations, certify documents as true copies, complete passport forms, and prepare sponsor letters and consent to travel letters.

What languages can I get help in at Chathula Law?

The firm offers services in English, Sinhalese, and Tamil.

Is a real estate lawyer needed for refinancing a mortgage, not just buying or selling?

Chathula Law's real estate work covers purchases and sales as well as mortgage refinances, private lending and borrowing, title transfers, and foreclosure or power of sale transactions, so refinancing falls within its scope.