Mr. Filkow enjoys a broad practice providing counsel to members of Winnipeg's business community. Mr. Filkow's respected professional abilities developed out of lengthy service to a clientele which encompasses the commercial, industrial and professional sectors. Whether advice is sought with respect to an internal management concern or a major dispute with a third party, Mr. Filkow's breadth of experience enables him to bring a valuable "big picture" perspective to the matter.
In his practice, Mr. Filkow is called upon to address business issues arising in the context of contractual disputes, acquisition and sale transactions, the negotiation of partnership and shareholder agreements, employee relations, regulatory matters and marital property conflicts. Mr. Filkow has appeared before the Courts at all levels and has represented the interests of his clients before numerous administrative tribunals.
Mr. Filkow began his career with the firm Arpin & Company, which subsequently merged with the firm McJannet Rich. In 1994 he was part of a merger with D'Arcy & Deacon.
He more recently applied his skills to the drafting of The Gaming Control Act on behalf of the Province of Manitoba.
Education
University of Manitoba Bachelor of Arts, 1962
University of Manitoba Bachelor of Laws, 1965
Call to the Manitoba Bar, 1966
Special Achievements and Awards
Appointed to Queen's Counsel, 1979
Professional Affiliations
Member, Manitoba Bar Association
Member, Canadian Bar Association
Past Member Council, Manitoba Bar Association
Past Member Council, Board of the Legal Services Society of Manitoba (Legal Aid)
Past Member Council Board of Directors, YMHA Community Centre
Past President, Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies
Past Chairperson, Manitoba Human Rights Commission
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