About our Lawyers - Peter Mogan- Testimonials
“Peter Mogan provides exceptional value for the fees charged when compared with the larger legal firms. We have found Peter and his team very capable in taking on complicated transactions and completing them in tight timeframes at a very reasonable cost.
Peter’s responsiveness and creativity have been extremely helpful in getting a number of complicated transactions completed when others believed that there was little hope in getting them completed in our targeted timeframe”
Geoff Reed
Chairman of Board and former CEO
Creation Technologies Inc.
“Peter Mogan has been a key element of our company’s “story” going all the way back to our original incorporation in 1991. He and his team have supported our growth from a small, $1 million revenue, single-location operation to our current $300 million operation with eight different operations across North America and in Asia. In that time, Peter has gone from being “merely” our outside counsel to his current role as a key advisor to our senior leaders and a valued extension of our executive leadership team. His pragmatic business sense and thorough understanding of our history, key agreements and operating philosophy provide us with great value and resources that we have found hard to replicate with other law firms"
Mike Walsh
Chief Financial Officer
Creation Technologies Inc.
www.creationtech.com
"Peter Mogan not only acts as Teldon’s legal counsel, but is also a valued member of our board of directors, one of the founders of Teldon’s leadership development program, as well as a strong member of our community. Peter partners with us to help our organization grow.
Peter is reliable, flexible and very easy to deal with. He has integrity, is trustworthy, and truly dedicated to our organization. He genuinely cares about the success of our company, as well as our people."
Michael McAdam - President and Chief Executive Officer
Teldon International Inc.
"Teldon was recently rated one of BC’s Best Companies to work for. One of the factors that has brought us much success and has made us an employer of choice is our ongoing leadership training program.Peter Mogan has been an integral part of our leadership training since 1998. He has developed and facilitated most of our leadership sessions. Peter has also led many engaging company-wide training events. Peter continually brings dedication, commitment and passion to our team.
Employees connect easily with Peter. He is able to challenge us to grow personally and professionally in safe learning environments. Peter continually inspires us to take our leadership to the next level. His sessions have helped our company foster growth and build high performing teams.
Although Peter is not an employee of Teldon, he is seen as one. He genuinely cares about our company and our people. Peter is an excellent role model of our values of Respect, Integrity, Community, and Stewardship. Peter isn’t just our corporate lawyer… He is our “company coach” and a valuable member of our team. "
Tanya McCarthy - Human Resources Manager
Teldon International Inc.
"Most lawyers and/or legal firms offer a strong technical legal expertise but are weak to mediocre in project management (i.e. keeping costs in line) and providing strategic support when advising on legal matters. Peter Mogan truly differentiates himself in these areas and as a result we have experienced the following benefits: faster turnaround time less management time spent in completing projects significantly lower legal costs more comprehensive and effective solutions as a result of the strategic and practical advice provided by Peter Mogan. Mr. Mogan brings big firm expertise in a much more cost and solution effective way."
Terry Thompson - Executive Vice-President
4Refuel Canada Ltd.
"At Cobalt, we enjoy working with Peter Mogan/Access Law as our preferred service provider. Peter brings expertise and efficiency to our firm. Most importantly, his personal attention and accessibility constantly exceeds our expectations."
Conrad Schartau - Managing Partner
Company Profile: At Cobalt, we give life to buildings. We are thinkers, problem solvers and visionaries who bring ideas about the entire building to the table – including the environment in which it will be built – in order to create critical synergies between passive building elements and active systems
"I am a partner of a Chartered Accountancy practice in downtown Vancouver. Our clients are owners and managers of companies representing a broad spectrum of the service, manufacturing and distribution industries. They require professional services rendered competently and in a timely manner. There are a many lawyers who meet if not exceed these requirements. However, there are few that have the boundless energy, and the deliberateness of keeping promises made, of Peter Mogan. Equally important, his clients have a value to him as people, beyond the monetary value of the file, and it is because of these three very important attributes, that I will refer clients to Peter before others."
Gerry Nemeth, CA - Partner
Nemeth Thody Anderson
Company Profile: Nemeth Thody Anderson is a Vancouver based firm of chartered accountants
"Hodder Tugboat Company Ltd. has strongly benefited from its relationship with Access Law Group. Access Law not only handled Hodder’s initial acquisition as well as its’ subsequent amalgamation with another marine entity, but it also assisted in a second marine company’s purchase.
Peter Mogan has proved to be incredibly creative in regards to business arrangements often thinking “outside the box” by examining ways to bring both sides together and create a win-win outcome. He has definite strengths in the area of strategic planning and conflict resolution. We have established a relationship of trust based on sound counsel, wise and discreet input in difficult situations, and excellent value for fees charged. Without reservation, I highly recommend Access Law Group.
Hodder Tugboat specializes in log and barge towing. Located on the North Arm Fraser River in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, we actively tow on the southern coast of B.C. and are available to tow from the Washington coast to Alaska. We have a fleet of 5 tugs and a water taxi to service our customers."
Ben Wendland - President
Hodder Tugboat Co. Ltd.
As my need for legal advice has increased with the complexity of the transactions I am involved with, Peter has always come through with efficient cost effective advice and strategies. Peter has assisted me with establishing companies in China, Southeast Asia and South America, and has guided me through several corporate restructurings, and partner negotiations. Peter’s good relationship with the legal council of seemingly every bank in Vancouver has allowed me to complete several financings in record time without incurring excessive legal costs.
The value provided by Peter is unique in the corporate legal world. From his recent fee restructuring that eliminated the annoying incidental charges typically charged by professional service providers, to steering me clear of expensive confrontations, Peter has earned every penny of ever bill he has sent. Having seen the legal costs of several transactions from both sides I have come to appreciate the value of sound, balanced legal advice that results in significantly lower overall costs. In my opinion the hourly rate charged is not nearly as important as the final cost and the results achieved.
Peter operates with complete integrity and has a skill for guiding his clients clear of the many pitfalls that arise in acquiring or operating a business. I can recommend Peter without reservation and look forward to working with him on all my future business challenges”.
Brad Miller
President
IMW Industries Ltd.
Experience gained through our general machine shop and manufacturing operations has led to cutting-edge technologies and the know-how to meet increasingly complex demands worldwide
www.imw.ca
Craig Pollack, brings more than 10 years building successful companies with strong sales, marketing, and operational focuses. Craig is currently the President and CEO of Race Face Components Inc., one of the world's preeminent designers and marketers of performance mountain bike products. The company has been named one of "Canada's 50 Best Managed Private Companies" for 1999 and 2000. Additionally, Craig was named "one of the most influential people in the mountain biking industry" by one of North America's leading industry publications Mountain Biking Magazine. Previously, Craig was the Director of Sales and Marketing for Rocky Mountain Bicycles where he oversaw the successful expansion of the brand into International markets with specific emphasis on USA and Western Europe. Prior to joining the mountain bike industry, Craig worked in brand management for Proctor and Gamble, the $40 billion global packaged goods company. He writes:
"Peter Mogan is a very insightful person. He has the rare ability to understand the legal AND business impact of any issue, and provides advice that reflects the realities businesses are faced with. Peter provides answers to most questions where most lawyers will simply provide options. Also, Peter is a kind and sensitive man that deeply cares about people and the issues they are faced with. In working with Peter, I do not feel like a "billable hour."
"I have known and worked with Peter Mogan for more than 17 years. My first exposure to him was as a partner in Manning Elliott Chartered Accountants, a medium sized firm in the lower mainland of BC. I found his work of such high quality that I began to regularly refer clients to him. My next exposure to him was in a regular monthly meeting of Christian Entrepreneurs. Finally, having moved from public practice and established my own business called Spa Utopia, there was never any question who I would go to as our corporate lawyer.
Peter has the unusual capacity as a lawyer of moving from the technical legal issues to business issues of any situation. His technical abilities are very strong, but the greatest value he brings is this wisdom and common sense. I consider him an essential part of our team, and am in regular contact over the many issues we face as a rapidly growing business with over 325 employees.
Finally, I appreciate Peter because of the quality of his personal character, and the high level of integrity that he brings to every situation he deals with. I strongly recommend him, and continue to refer business to him to this day."
Ross Colello CA - Chairman & Chief Financial OfficerSpa Utopia Group Company Profile: Spa Utopia operates three leading spas and hair salons in the Lower Mainland including Spa Utopia at the Pan Pacific Hotel
Ian Wright, President and CEO of Wricor Capital Corporation, a Vancouver-based investment banking firm, has this to say about Peter Mogan:
"More than any other lawyer I know, Peter Mogan thinks like a business person. Mr. Mogan has a keen ability to understand the issues, communicate the alternatives in a straightforward and cogent manner and manage the transaction to completion. Peter Mogan is a person of integrity. I feel comfortable not only have Mr. Mogan represent my legal affairs, but also have him represent my interests in negotiations. In complex matters involving a number of different parties, Peter Mogan has the ability to listen carefully to the stakeholders, identify the critical issues and propose practical and straightforward alternatives. Peter Mogan has the best repertoire of lawyer jokes of anyone I know.
Peter Mogan sits on the board of a number of the businesses with which I am involved. To each company, Mr. Mogan brings a sense of community and relational integrity. I believe these businesses are stronger for having his involvement."
"I have enjoyed working with Peter Mogan for almost 20 years. The knowledgeable and courteous staff at Access Law Group is always professional and their legal expertise and negotiating skills have been invaluable to M&L’s business. Peter understands the demands of our workplace and always meets his committed deadlines. His acscessible, entrepreneurial style and commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards make it a privilege to recommend him to anyone searching for legal services."
Mark Dumerton - President
M&L Painting Ltd.r
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