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Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP (TDS) is one of the leading full-service business law firms in Manitoba, with over 120 years of history providing legal services to its clients locally, nationally and internationally. From their offices in Winnipeg, Manitoba, TDS has the expertise necessary to help clients take advantage of every opportunity and to develop creative solutions to legal challenges experienced in their business in a timely and cost-effective way. TDS has long been recognized as a centre of excellence in the areas of business law, labor relations law, employment law, civil litigation and dispute resolution. LEXPERT® The Business Magazine for Lawyers recognized TDS as the leading corporate law firm in Manitoba, being the only Manitoba corporate law firm at the centre of its 'Bulls-Eye' ranking of Manitoba corporate law firms. A number of their lawyers have been recognized by LEXPERT® and THE BEST LAWYERS IN CANADA® and other legal publications as being among the leading Canadian lawyers in their areas of practice. While assisting business, government, institutional and individual clients with their Canadian legal needs, wherever and whenever they may arise, TDS, its lawyers and staffs are committed to supporting their community of Winnipeg, and the Province of Manitoba. Many TDS lawyers hold positions of leadership in community service support of the arts, legal education and in the legal profession. TDS is a founding member of Lex Mundi, the world's leading association of independent law firms. Through Lex Mundi, TDS provides its clients with access to more than 20,000 lawyers practicing in 160 elite law firms.

The Manitoba Bar Association operates as a law firm. It promotes fair justice systems, facilitates effective law reform, uphold equality in the legal profession and are devoted to eliminating discrimination. The company is headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada.