What kinds of legal work does McCarter Grespan handle?

The firm focuses on business and corporate law, commercial real estate, business succession and estate planning, and condominium law. It works mainly with business owners and entrepreneurs, so it isn't a fit for matters like criminal defence or personal injury.

I'm buying or leasing commercial property in the Waterloo Region. Can the firm help?

Yes. The commercial real estate group handles acquisitions, dispositions, and financing, along with leasing for both landlords and tenants across retail, office, and industrial property, and it also works on land development.

I want to pass my family business to the next generation. Does the firm do that?

Yes. Business succession and estate planning is one of its core areas. That includes intergenerational transition planning and wills, so an owner can plan a handover to family or to a third party.

Does McCarter Grespan practise condominium law?

Yes. The firm keeps a dedicated condominium law practice and works on condominium development, among other condo matters.

How long has the firm been around, and how big is it?

It started in 1989 as a small partnership and has grown to roughly 17 lawyers, all working from its single Kitchener office.

Where is the firm, and how do I reach it?

The office is at 539 Riverbend Drive in Kitchener, in the Lancaster Corporate Centre off the Conestoga Parkway. The main phone number is 519.571.8800.

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About McCarter Grespan

McCarter Grespan Beynon Weir PC, which practises as McCarter Grespan Lawyers, is a business law firm in Kitchener, Ontario. It began in 1989 as a small partnership, set up to serve privately held businesses that wanted a closer working relationship than a large firm usually offers. Paul Grespan, called to the Ontario bar in 1979, is a founding member, and the firm still carries the McCarter and Grespan names alongside Beynon and Weir. Today it's home to roughly 17 lawyers, and it works with owners and entrepreneurs throughout Southern Ontario and across Canada.

The practice is built around four connected areas. Business and corporate law covers corporate governance, business agreements, mergers and acquisitions, and technology and intellectual property. The commercial real estate group handles acquisitions, leasing for landlords and tenants, and both residential and commercial land development. A third group focuses on business succession and estate planning, including intergenerational transfers of family businesses, and the firm also keeps a dedicated condominium law practice. It describes itself as experienced, ambitious, and accessible, and it says it becomes part of the client's team. It sums up how it works with the line "It's Business. It's Personal."

Practice areas

Business & Corporate Law

Real Estate Law

Wills, Estates & Trusts

Intellectual Property

Milestones & recognition

Founded in 1989 as a small partnership serving privately held businesses in the Kitchener-Waterloo area.
Paul Grespan, a founding member, was called to the Ontario bar in 1979 and holds an LL.M. from the London School of Economics.
Now practises as McCarter Grespan Beynon Weir PC, keeping its original McCarter and Grespan names.

In the community

A lawyer at the firm serves on the board of directors of Supportive Housing of Waterloo, a local non-profit that provides housing and support to people in the region.
The firm is a member of the Greater Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible A calendar with a checkmark beside a clock

By appointment

Lawyers 17

This firm’s lawyers at a glance

Called to the bar: 1979–2025 · median 13 years in practice 17 of 17 lawyers
Law schools: University of Windsor (4), University of Western Ontario (3), University of Ottawa (2), Afe Babalola University, Lakehead University, Queen's University and 5 more 17 of 17 lawyers

Who handles what

The neighbourhood

The firm works from 539 Riverbend Drive, in the Lancaster Corporate Centre on the northwest side of Kitchener. That office park sits in the Bridgeport West area, tucked between the Conestoga Parkway (Highway 85) and the Grand River, with the Grand River Trail running close by. It's a practical base for a firm whose clients are businesses rather than walk-in traffic: it's a short drive from downtown Kitchener and Waterloo, and it keeps Guelph and the rest of the region within easy reach. The setting suits the work, which leans toward corporate deals, commercial property, and succession planning.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of legal work does McCarter Grespan handle?: The firm focuses on business and corporate law, commercial real estate, business succession and estate planning, and condominium law. It works mainly with business owners and entrepreneurs, so it isn't a fit for matters like criminal defence or personal injury.
I'm buying or leasing commercial property in the Waterloo Region. Can the firm help?: Yes. The commercial real estate group handles acquisitions, dispositions, and financing, along with leasing for both landlords and tenants across retail, office, and industrial property, and it also works on land development.
I want to pass my family business to the next generation. Does the firm do that?: Yes. Business succession and estate planning is one of its core areas. That includes intergenerational transition planning and wills, so an owner can plan a handover to family or to a third party.
Does McCarter Grespan practise condominium law?: Yes. The firm keeps a dedicated condominium law practice and works on condominium development, among other condo matters.
How long has the firm been around, and how big is it?: It started in 1989 as a small partnership and has grown to roughly 17 lawyers, all working from its single Kitchener office.
Where is the firm, and how do I reach it?: The office is at 539 Riverbend Drive in Kitchener, in the Lancaster Corporate Centre off the Conestoga Parkway. The main phone number is 519.571.8800.

Where to find them

539 Riverbend Drive, Kitchener, ON N2K 3S3 · 519-571-8800

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