Pitblado Law Encourages Immigration Clients to Report Irregular Activity to Law Society

Last month, the management team at Pitblado Law learned of a series of irregular activities being conducted by former partner Paul Hesse. Mr. Hesse, independently from his colleagues at Pitblado, appears to have conducted immigration activities that violate our professional standards. He has been removed from the firm.

We are actively reviewing and rebuilding his files, as well as communicating with the impacted clients we have identified. As this process is ongoing, we recommend that any past clients of Mr. Hesse report unusual activity to the Law Society of Manitoba (LSM): Noelia Bernardo, Director, Complaints Resolution Department at [email protected].

We understand that the LSM is investigating this matter and are cooperating fully. To comprehensively understand the scope of this matter, we have a dedicated team of Pitblado lawyers, as well as immigration paralegals and financial auditors from MNP, to review these files and provide information as it becomes available.

We are profoundly sorry for any difficulty or confusion that his actions have caused and are committed to working with clients, their counsel and our regulator to protect their best interests throughout this difficult process.

For any further questions please contact Benjamin Hecht, Managing Partner at [email protected].

 

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About Pitblado Law

Proudly based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, our lawyers continually improve their approach through blending traditions of success with changes in commerce. We are a law firm that proudly reflects the calibre of our clients, people, and community. Learn more here.

A leading full service law firm, Pitblado Law is home to some of Winnipeg’s best lawyers. Our mission is to deliver excellence in creative solutions for clients through business knowledge, superior advocacy, innovative and strategic approach, and fresh insight. The second oldest practice in Manitoba, our vision is to be a trusted law Firm through exceptional counsel, integrity, innovative approach, and proactive client solutions. Our experienced lawyers provide services to clients across a wide range of practice areas.

For over 130 years, Pitblado has proudly played a role in complex transactions through leadership in law and unparalleled trust from our clients. This is why we blend traditions of success with current market knowledge; lending innovative approach to providing clients with exceptional counsel and proactive solutions.

By focusing on our clients, our lawyers understand their needs and provide the most comprehensive solutions possible in order to build trusting relationships. Pitblado Law is a business-minded law firm that cares about people, is passionate about community, and is driven by working together to enrich the lives and businesses we touch.