Joy is the Principal behind MC Law and has been a powerful force within the condominium industry for over a decade. He is a vehement lawyer that focuses on governance issues and providing practical cost-effective solutions for his clients. He believes strongly in the power of community and compassion, frequently advising his clients on various solutions before “stepping in”.

“There are many reasons to engage a condominium lawyer, but sometimes it only takes a simple explanation for someone to understand what may seem like a foreign concept. Our goal at MC Law is to provide exceptional legal counsel and services on all condominium related matters, but also to provide the compassionate representation needed to navigate challenging mental health circumstances within condominium communities.”

Joy authored the Condominium Law course materials for the Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario, previously in use for licensing property managers in Ontario and administered by the Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario.

He has also written a number of articles and blogs on condominium law, some of which have been featured in industry publications or quoted in the Toronto Star or Law Times. In addition to his teaching work at George Brown College, Joy has been an invited guest instructor at Osgoode Hall Law School, Humber College, and the University of Toronto.

Holding not only a Juris Doctor but three other University degrees, education is something Joy holds dear, and so besides MC Law, he is an Adjunct Professor at York University, teaching Introduction to Law and recently appointed as the Chair of the Law Society of Ontario’s CPD Program for Condominium Law.

Previously engaged in international martial arts competition with Arnis (Filipino Stick Fighting) and teaching Shotokan-Ryu Karate-do, he brings the same competitive spirit to condominium lawyering – intensity, with measured focus.

DETAILS

• Juris Doctor, Osgoode Hall Law School – 2011
• Master of Arts (Moral / Legal Philosophy) University of Toronto – 2011
• Bachlor of Arts (Hons.) University of Toronto – 2007
• Bachelor of Physical Education and Health (Kin.) University of Toronto – 2001

MEMBERSHIPS

• Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI)
• Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario ACMO

Angie’s passion for condominium governance ignited while fulfilling her role as an Administrator for the Eastern Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute. During her tenure, Angie was involved in numerous condominium community projects, including the arrangement and execution of CCI’s condominium director training courses for condo owners, and the Ottawa and Kingston Condominium Conference.

Throughout law school at the University of Windsor, Angie searched to find opportunities to immerse herself in jurisprudence. Her goal was to complement her condominium governance experiences and so she found a role providing legal services in Windsor-Essex County. The in-person clients she served had complicated issues and her duty was to resolve their problems in as little time as possible. Angie quickly demonstrated diligence and efficiency which subsequently catapulted her to the position of Student Supervisor to oversee several caseworkers at the Windsor Faculty of Law’s student-run legal clinic, Community Legal Aid. The clinic provided legal services to the large geographic area of Windsor-Essex county and included several areas of law such as criminal, employment, family, housing, elder law, consumer protection and small claims court matters.

After graduating from the University of Windsor Faculty of Law in 2022, she further honed her interests by articling at a boutique condominium law firm before bringing her sharp condominium mind and legal skills to MC Law.

DETAILS

• Juris Doctor, University of Windsor – 2022
• Honours Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons.), University of Ottawa – 2017

Jeffrey’s diversified educational background and experience position him as a savvy, well-rounded condominium lawyer with a focus on transaction real estate.

With his previous experience as a licensed professional engineer, Jeffrey gives MC Law a unique insight to our legal work whenever engineering concerns overlap with condominium property issues, especially with respect to alteration agreements, commercial and residential easements, leasing, repair and/maintenance disputes, declarant transfers of parking/locker/super units, and expropriations.

With his real estate transactional practice, Jeffrey has positioned himself as an astute and effective resource for his clients from first-time home buyers to mortgage lenders, to financial institutions, joint venture parties and investors as well as small to medium-sized business owners.

Jeffrey obtained his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biology from York University, followed by a Bachelor of Engineering Science (B.E.Sc) from the University of Western Ontario, and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Osgoode Hall Law School. He obtained his Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation from Professional Engineers Ontario in 2007, and possesses years of management-level experience on large-scale engineering projects in southern Michigan and southwestern Ontario.

DETAILS

• Juris Doctor, Osgoode Hall Law School – 2010
• Bachelor of Engineering Science (Hons.), University of Western Ontario – 2002

Anita brings a distinctive expertise to compassionate condominium lawyering that includes her educational background in law, but also in social work and community development. Anita began her educational journey graduating with both a Bachelors and Masters degree in Social Work, before entering law school. During law school she was awarded a Book Award for being at the top of her class in Elder Law prior to entering into a private practice.

Anita’s initial work started in the United States within the realm of Elder Law, Regulatory Compliance, Litigation Support, Medical Insurance and Foreclosures.

“I was predominantly working with seniors and families with low income. Often this demographic had trouble voicing their concerns and this is where I would step in. The experience was incredibly rewarding, and I was honored to advocate on their behalf.”

When MC Law faces a sensitive and difficult file, Anita’s expertise helps navigate the complicated regulatory schemes to assist in providing the most efficient, cost-effective, and most importantly, compassionate way forward.

As a committed advocate for her clients, she harnesses her education and experience to promote transparency and integrity within the condominium law industry.

DETAILS

• Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2016
• Juris Doctor, St. Thomas University, 2009
• Master of Social Work, University at Buffalo, 2003

Angela Yu joins Mathews Condo Law as an Associate and is licensed to practice law in both Ontario and Australia. Her legal experience consists of matters involving medical negligence, civil and/or commercial disputes, estates and trusts, insurance defence and property litigation. Angela has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Toronto and Oshawa. During her time in insurance defence, she also appeared before the License Appeal Tribunal in accident benefit matters. Angela has significant experience in arbitration case management, both in Canada and internationally.

“I firmly believe that, aside from being loyalty to the Court, a lawyer’s primary duty is to achieve the best possible outcome for their client in an ethical, professional and reasonable manner.”

Fluent in both English and Cantonese, Angela assists clients from diverse backgrounds, ensuring they feel understood and well-informed. She firmly believes that patient and respectful communication is essential for finding balanced and effective solutions, even within the fast-paced landscape of condominium law.

DETAILS

• Law Society of Ontario (Ontario, Canada) – Called to the Bar in 2019
• Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory (Canberra, Australia) – Admitted to the Roll of Lawyers in 2014
• Trust and Estate Practitioner Designation, STEP Canada (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) – 2024
• Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice – 2014 –
• Master’s Degree in Juris Doctor (Hons.), University of Canberra – 2014
• Bachelor of Arts, University of Waterloo – 2008
• Chinese Language School Diploma, T.H. Chan Memorial Chinese School – 2003

Driven by his passion for community engagement and fuelled by the distinctive challenges of the condominium law industry, Suren Kunasegar is an enthusiastic and thoughtful member of MC Law with a strong background in public service, supporting federal government initiatives. His work with Members of Parliament in Ottawa while still attending Queen’s University, sharpened his communication skills and showed him the power of effective public policy.

Originally introduced to the world of condo legislation while working as an administrative assistant at a boutique property management firm, Suren’s curiosity led him to joining MC Law as an intern in early Fall 2024 after graduation from Queen’s University in Kingston. As an aspiring law student, Suren looks forward to achieving his dreams of attending law school. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow at MC Law and hope to make a positive impact with the communities we serve through the firm’s focus on healthy communities, governance, and dispute resolution.”

Suren is a 2024 graduate of Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Health Sciences and plans to obtain his Master of Public Health.

DETAILS

• Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours), Queen’s University – 2024