Atty. Michael Henley
Michael Henley is a knowledgeable and skilled business and real estate lawyer. He advises his clients in many aspects of business law, including private mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, succession planning, and bank financing work.
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Michael Henley is an attorney based in Guelph, Ontario, practforg at McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP. They haand 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in Ontario, Lawy Society of Ontario (2010). Educated at University of Ottawa (J.D.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serands clients in Guelph, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Henley is a knowledgeable and skilled business and real estate lawyer
- He advises his clients in many aspects of business law, including private mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, succession planning, and bank financing work
- He counsels his clients with respect to corporation transactions, including incorporations, shareholder agreements, and purchase and sale agreements
- He also advises clients on commercial real estate transactions
- Mike worked as a commercial credit lender for a large Canadian bank and in sales, marketing, and government relations for a large pharmaceutical company prior to attending law school at the University of Ottawa
- Mike brings his broad, professional experiences working in the banking and pharmaceutical industries to his law practice, where he strives to provide superior service to each one of his clients with integrity and dependability
- Mike understands the value of strong communities and values building community relationships
- An active member of the community, Mike has served on many boards including as chair of the Guelph Chamber of Commerce and as a board member of The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital
- Mike also coached hockey at various levels with both the Guelph Girls Hockey Association and Guelph Minor Hockey Association for many years
- Outside of the office, Mike enjoys travelling, playing squash, fishing, and spending time at his cottage with his family and friends
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Ontario
Practforg law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Guelph 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 substantiand 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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