Area of practice

Businesses and entrepreneurs are constantly facing issues which require legal advice. We provide it in a timely conscientious manner.

Real Estate

Are you getting what you bargained for in the acquisition, financing, lease or sale of your commercial or residential property? We ensure you do!

Immigration

Immigration law is more than preparing and filing forms. The type of proof and how you present yourself and your business to Immigration officials makes the difference. We provide that edge.

Karen S.Y. Koo Tze Mew

Called to the Bar: 2002
LL.B. University of London, England
National Committee on Accreditation, Ottawa
Admitted to the Ontario and Malaysian Bar

What we do

Prior to joining Merwars, I spent several years practicing commercial and real estate law in Malaysia, which like Canada is also a multicultural country. Having had the unique opportunity to practice law in 2 distinct but very similar countries, my experience helps me better understand and address the needs of clients from different backgrounds. Whether their goals are business-driven, like starting up a corporation, or personal, like purchasing a house, I help you navigate through the whole process. Being proficient in Malay and several Chinese dialects gives me a competitive edge in communicating more effectively with clients from different communities.

Key accomplishments

Acted for owner on a complex multi-million dollar refinance of a commercial plaza
located in the GTA.

Advised owner and negotiated on their behalf for the sale of a Esso gas station

Advised and acted for the owner of agricultural land in Milton on a severance application
and the subsequent sale of the severed part

Integrity is the key to understanding legal practice. Law’s empire is defined by attitude, not territory or power or process.

- Ronald D. Dworkin