Katherine Serniwka

Katherine is the leader of the Professionals Practice Group and she advises physicians, dentists, pharmacists, accountants, veterinarians and other professionals on all matters of business law. She advises clients on various corporate law matters, including the formation of corporate legal structures, acquisitions and sales of professional practices, corporate reorganizations, regulatory and College matters, as well as establishing and maintaining professional corporations. In addition, Katherine assists professionals with estate planning including planning for wills, and powers of attorney.

Katherine received her Juris Doctor from Western University in 2013 and was called to the Ontario bar in 2014. Prior to attending law school, Katherine studied music at Western University where she obtained an Honors Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance.

Prior to joining Siskinds, Katherine practiced corporate law at a large law firm in London, and served as in-house corporate legal counsel at a leading Canadian insurance company, advising on various business and legal matters.

Katherine enjoys being involved in the London community and performs at various charitable events and fundraisers across the city. Katherine is the President of the London Club, and sits on the Board of Directors.

President and Board of Directors of the London Club

• Employment considerations when purchasing a professional practice*  
• Privacy and the use of electronic medical and dental records
• Selling your professional practice?
• Updates to the Certificate of Authorization renewal process for Dentistry Professional Corporations
• Associate agreements in a medical, dental, or other professional practice
• Landlord and other third-party consents in business transactions
• Online presence for physicians: Appropriate use of social media
• Estate planning for professionals
• Support for Businesses during COVID-19: CEBA application deadline extended
• Intellectual property considerations for Professionals: Who owns educational or promotional content (like this article)?
• Update: Realtors, treat yourselves fairly
• Physicians and dentists: The process of incorporating a professional practice
• Business Essentials – Episode 6: Professional practice law and running a practice virtually
• COVID-19: Providing virtual patient care during a pandemic
• Plan early for the sale of a dental practice
• Cybersecurity and privacy considerations for Professionals
• Realtors, treat yourselves fairly
• Should I practice through a professional corporation?
• Establishing a medicine professional corporation: Who is permitted to own shares?
• Expanded tax on split income (TOSI) rules for professionals