Miller Thomson welcomes new Counsel and Associate to its Private Client Services Practice

September 27, 2024 | Toronto

Miller Thomson is pleased to announce the expansion of its Private Client Services (PCS) practice with the addition of Jane Martin as Counsel and Baira Oldvurova as Associate.

Jane Martin, joining as Counsel, brings extensive expertise in estate planning, family business succession, and estate and capacity law mediation. She manages complex domestic and cross-border estate and trust matters, with a focus on high-net-worth families, entrepreneurs, and artists. Jane is also skilled in estate administration and document preparation. In addition to her legal practice, Jane is a noted author and a respected speaker on estate planning topics, contributing significantly to the field.

Baira Oldvurova, newly appointed as an Associate, adds valuable expertise in tax and estate planning to our team. An internationally trained lawyer, Baira earned her law degree with distinction from the Russian State University of Oil and Gas in Moscow and holds an LLM in Canadian Common Law from Osgoode Hall Law School.

“We are delighted to welcome Jane and Baira to our team. Their unique skills and dedication will significantly enhance our ability to meet the diverse and evolving needs of our clients. Their addition highlights our commitment to expanding our service capabilities and reinforces our position as a leading practice in private client law,” says Nicole Woodward, Lead of Miller Thomson’s Private Client Services Group.

Miller Thomson’s PCS Group is renowned for its expertise and collaborative approach, as evidenced by its flagship publication, Miller Thomson on Estate Planning (MTEP). Published by Thomson Reuters, MTEP is a two-volume guide that covers a wide range of tax and estate planning topics in Canada and the U.S. It reflects the collective knowledge of Miller Thomson’s PCS lawyers and is regularly updated to incorporate the latest developments in the field.