Monica Schirdewahn’s practice focuses on advising European companies and Canadian subsidiaries of foreign corporations in matters relating to corporate, commercial and employment law. She is also called on to advise consulates of various European governments as well as governmental organisations with regards to the application of local Canadian and provincial law. Monica’s practice includes advising on and liquidating cross-border estates.

Acting as a long-term advisor to her clients throughout their business ventures, Monica provides practical, business-oriented and targeted legal advice, adapted to meet the specific backgrounds, needs and objectives of her clients. Working with members of the Lette teams in Canada and abroad, Monica coordinates legal issues arising in different jurisdictions and guides foreign corporations intending to do business in Canada, as well as Canadian corporations expanding into foreign markets. 

Having grown up in the German and Austrian communities in Montreal, Monica is fluent in German, as well as French and English. Her cultural and linguistic backgrounds, as well as her decade long experience in the field of cross-border business, give her added insight into her clients’ objectives, and she has enjoyed gaining the trust of a number of international corporations during that time.

Monica gives back to the communities in which she grew up in by being actively involved in various non-profit and charitable organisations. As well, Monica is often asked to speak at conferences in Europe, as well as to share insight and experience with European commercial delegations coming to Canada.