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Soloway Wright Welcomes Sybil Johnson-Abbott to the Management Team

Soloway Wright LLP is pleased to announce that Sybil Johnson-Abbott has joined the firm’s Management Committee, working alongside esteemed partners Iwona Albrecht and Christopher Edwards. Sybil’s extensive experience and leadership in real estate and commercial leasing law will further strengthen the firm’s strategic direction and client service excellence.

Sybil Johnson-Abbott is a highly respected real estate lawyer and a member of the firm’s Real Estate & Development and Commercial Leasing practice groups. With more than two decades of experience, Sybil regularly handles a wide variety of commercial and residential real estate transactions, financing matters, and municipal-related work including land development and site plan agreements. She also provides counsel on secured lending, commercial leasing, easement agreements, and co-ownership matters. Sybil’s deep expertise and longstanding track record of success have earned her recognition as Best Lawyers® Real Estate Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Ottawa from 2022–2025, and consistent inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Canada for Real Estate Law. Her contributions will be invaluable as the firm continues to grow and serve clients with sophisticated real estate needs.

Iwona Albrecht, a partner in the Business & Corporate and Corporate Finance & Securities groups at Soloway Wright, brings significant experience in corporate commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, and securities matters. Iwona has played a central role in negotiating complex transactions — from international venture capital deals to cross-border financings and acquisitions. Since joining the firm in 2013, she has completed over 150 high-profile transactions and is known for her strategic insight and commitment to building value for clients. In 2014 she was named one of Ottawa’s Forty under 40, and she currently serves as one of the three partners on the firm’s Management Committee.

Christopher Edwards

Christopher Edwards is a senior partner in the Employment, Labour & Public Law, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Workplace Investigations practice groups, with more than 20 years of litigation experience. A seasoned advocate, Christopher has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario, including the Ontario Court of Appeal, and provides trusted representation in labour relations, employment law, and complex commercial disputes. As the firm’s lead for Workplace Investigations, he regularly guides major Canadian corporations and public-sector employers through challenging internal matters. Christopher’s broad expertise and leadership skills make him an integral member of Soloway Wright’s management team.

The addition of Sybil to the Management Committee reflects Soloway Wright’s ongoing commitment to fostering leadership that aligns with the firm’s core values of excellence, collaboration, and client-focused service. Her experience and perspective will help guide the firm’s continued success in meeting the evolving needs of its clients across Ontario and beyond.