Atty. Dwayne K. Kuiper

Atty. Dwayne K. Kuiper

Dwayne Kuiper is an experienced and practical business lawyer who gets deals done. He represents many owner-managed companies and is their primary point of contact with Miller Thomson, functioning as their general counsel.

Waterloo Waterloo 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Dwayne K. Kuiper at a glance

Dwayne K. Kuiper is a business and m&a attorney based in Waterloo, Ontario, practicing at Miller Thomson LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1998). Educated at University of Windsor (LL.B., 1996) and Wilfrid Laurier University (B.A. (Hons), 1993). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Leasing Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Waterloo, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Dwayne Kuiper is an experienced and practical business lawyer who gets deals done
  • He represents many owner-managed companies and is their primary point of contact with Miller Thomson, functioning as their general counsel
  • Dwayne has built trusted relationships and has an excellent reputation with his clients, other lawyers, accountants, bankers, and other advisers
  • Dwayne enjoys working with a team of advisers to provide the best results for each client
  • Dwayne has significant experience in mergers and acquisitions and related transactions of all sizes
  • He also assists companies in financing and refinancing transactions, reorganizations, commercial contracts, and general corporate matters
  • When assistance outside his expertise is required, Dwayne is able to depend on a team of colleagues to support his clients
  • Dwayne also has a great deal of experience in real estate transactions including acquisitions, sales, financing, and leasing
  • Dwayne has worked on and structured highly complex purchase and sale transactions with sophisticated parties and significant deal values
  • To support his business-owner clients, Dwayne also provides assistance with sophisticated estate planning matters including the preparation of wills, trusts, and powers of attorney

Practice Areas Explained

Dwayne K. Kuiper's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dwayne K. Kuiper handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Dwayne K. Kuiper is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ontario →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Dwayne K. Kuiper is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ontario →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ontario

Practicing law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Waterloo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ontario state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ontario brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ontario courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dwayne K. Kuiper

Where is Dwayne K. Kuiper's law office located?
Dwayne K. Kuiper's law practice is located in Waterloo, Ontario. The firm is Miller Thomson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dwayne K. Kuiper handle?
Dwayne K. Kuiper focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ontario.
How long has Dwayne K. Kuiper practiced law?
Dwayne K. Kuiper has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Dwayne K. Kuiper go to law school?
Dwayne K. Kuiper earned their education at (LL.B., 1996); (B.A. (Hons), 1993).
How can I contact Dwayne K. Kuiper for a consultation?
You can contact Dwayne K. Kuiper directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Dwayne K. Kuiper received?
Dwayne K. Kuiper's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Leasing Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Hamilton (Canada).

Education

LL.B.
University of Windsor
- 1996
B.A. (Hons)
Wilfrid Laurier University
- 1993

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Leasing Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Hamilton (Canada)
- 2025

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 1998

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