As a practising business lawyer for over three decades, Janine L. Thomas has successfully resolved disputes and contentious situations including:

• Disputes between business founders
• Shareholder disputes
• Partnership disputes
• Breach of contract, including unauthorized duplication of a technology, commercial construction disputes, loan agreements
• Disputes between management and investors as to the direction of the company
• Problems between a company and its suppliers
• Disputes amongst board members
• Disputes between an investment fund and an investee company concerning breach of covenant
• Disputes between a company and a senior employeeIssues surrounding title to mineral claims
• Disputes as to amount of royalties
• Wrongful dismissal claims

In the field of mining alone, Ms. Thomas has dealt with issues at all levels of the business from staking and early exploration through operating mines.

Her international experience includes  Canada, the United States, Australia, Mexico, Costa Rica, Papua New Guinea, Western and Eastern Europe.

Technically savvy, she can arrange secure, confidential, on-line mediations that are both efficient and cost-effective.

Conscientious, creative, confident and passionate about achieving long-term goals Ms. Thomas welcomes questions and conversations about the benefits mediation can bring to each new situation.