Meet The Team
About Gibsons LLP
Gibsons LLP is a general practice business law firm focusing primarily on corporate/commercial acquisitions, real estate transactions, and commercial litigation.
The firm has excellent commercial relationships with accounting, engineering, and municipal planning firms which can be accessed expeditiously to provide timely and effective services as required.
Our offices are located in Constitution Square, the premier office complex in the heart of downtown Ottawa. Gibsons LLP is a limited liability partnership.
D. Kenneth Gibson
Ken is the senior partner of Gibsons LLP. He was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1974 and practiced with a well-known, established Ottawa firm for the first few years. He founded this practice in 1977 which has grown into a substantial partnership. The hallmark of Ken's practice is the dedication to client service.
His creative approach to problem-solving has attracted both individual and corporate clients with a wide range of needs requiring innovative and focused approaches to problem-solving. Through leadership and team management, Ken has spearheaded multi-million dollar commercial acquisitions and complicated commercial arbitrations and litigation processes to provide holistic solutions for his clients. At the same time, he maintains a constant open-door policy for his colleagues and his staff.
Ken actively promotes a multi-disciplinary approach to providing integrated client service. This results in more predictable results in a timely fashion. He provides corporate counsel services to many business clients who rely on him for services similar to in-house corporate counsel including strategy formulation, direction to other legal professionals, and extensive legal testimony and depositions in place of corporate officers.
Ken is an avid runner having completed his first National Capital Marathon in 1975 and his most recent marathon in New York City. His determination extends to the delivery of client services that require stamina and durability. The entire firm reflects his attitude and approach to practice.
D. Lewis McCowell
Lew has extensive experience in the areas of residential real estate and real estate development as well as in Wills, Trusts, and Estate and Trust management and administration. He holds seminars from time to time on Wills and Estate planning issues. Lew brings insight and experience gained through over 27 years of practice to provide timely and knowledgeable advice to our clients.
Lew is a former member of the Board of Directors of Ottawa Salus Corporation, a non-profit organization providing supportive housing for those recovering from mental illness.
Peggy E. Gibson
Peggy Gibson practices in association with Gibsons LLP. She brings over twenty-five years of diversified experience from being a registered builder of residential housing, land development, and holding a masters degree in planning. She works closely with our team of lawyers to develop strategic plans with a multi-disciplinary approach that includes consultation with government agencies, preparation of development applications supported by sound planning rationale.
This includes coordination with required expert consultants and the achievement of positive results for firm clients. She has served on a number of Boards including the Committee of Adjustment (former Rockcliffe Village), as well as many volunteer community organizations. Her knowledge of municipal affairs, construction, environmental and planning issues provide a comprehensive consultancy base from which to formulate legal strategies to propose solutions for client issues crossing those areas of concern. She is an avid runner and traveler having completed many marathons in various high-profile running venues around the world from 1981 to 2014.
Michael Dobbin
Michael joined Gibsons LLP as an articling student in 2020 and completed his articles in 2021. He has gained valuable experience in several areas of law including Municipal Law, Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Real Estate and Mortgages, Wills and Estates, and Civil Litigation.
Michael has a special interest in Construction Law having over a decade of industrial construction experience in the energy sector prior to achieving a law degree. He is a Blue and Red Seal Journeyman Tradesman and the founder of the Canadian Pipefitter’s Alliance. Michael participated in the Access to Justice Legal Clinic for two years during law school, providing legal assistance to people with unmet civil legal needs.As a lawyer at Gibsons LLP, Michael believes in open, on-going, and transparent communication with clients. He seeks to find innovative and cost-effective solutions to client’s problems.
Outside of the office Michael enjoys cycling, golf, hockey and snowboarding, and taking advantage of everything that the great city of Ottawa has to offer.
Education
Juris Doctor |University of OttawaBachelor of Arts (Economics, Political Science & Philosophy) | University of British ColumbiaAssociate of Arts | Medicine Hat CollegeCall to the Bar of Ontario: 2021
Why Choose Us?
- Free Initial Consultation for New Clients
- More than 40 Years Experience
- Flexible Appointment Scheduling
- Competitive Prices
- Local Legal Representation
- Virtual Appointments Available