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Meet Our Team

Victor Gogotz – Barrister, Solicitor & Notary Public

Professional Experience:
With over 20 years of legal experience, Victor has established himself as a leading expert in immigration and corporate law. As the Owner and Principal Lawyer at Victor Gogotz, Barrister & Solicitor, he specializes in complex immigration matters, including permanent residency applications, spousal sponsorships, and appeals with tribunals and courts of various levels, including the Federal Court of Canada. His expertise also includes a wide spectrum of corporate law matters, including corporate structuring, mergers, and governance.

Previously, Victor served as Director & Lead Lawyer at Avista Professional Corporation, where he represented thousands of clients in the Federal Refugee Protection Tribunal and the Federal Court of Canada. His early career included positions at major Canadian business law firms and financial institutions, where he advised on corporate transactions, securities regulations, and international investments.

Notarial Services:
Victor is a Certified Notary Public in Ontario, providing services such as drafting and notarizing affidavits, statutory declarations, and contracts.

Languages:
Victor is fluent in English, Ukrainian, Russian, and Polish.

Alisa Pavlenko – Immigration Specialist

Professional Experience:
With over 12 years of experience in immigration consulting and visa processing, Alisa has developed deep expertise in assisting clients with complex immigration matters. Prior to joining the Law Office of Victor Gogotz, Barrister & Solicitor, he was a CEO of Cruise Couture Ltd. and Visa CC, where she provided strategic guidance on visa applications, citizenship acquisition, and immigration appeals, specializing in Canada, the UK, and the USA. She has worked closely with government authorities, ensuring compliance with immigration laws, including special measures under the CUAET program for Ukrainian nationals. Alisa is managing immigration practice at the Law Office of Victor Gogotz, Barrister & Solicitor, specializing in legal matters related to CUAET visa holders from Ukraine.

Her extensive experience in immigration and travel law, combined with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, enables her to provide exceptional support to clients navigating immigration processes.

Languages:
English, Ukrainian, Russian

Heidy Pineda –
Law Clerk

Professional Experience:
With over a decade of legal experience, Heidy has worked across multiple legal disciplines, including corporate law, contract law, and immigration services. Since 2020, she has been a Law Clerk at Law Office of Victor Gogotz, Barrister & Solicitor, where she specializes in drafting and preparing legal agreements, incorporating corporations, filing immigration applications, and managing legal correspondence with authorities such as IRCC and Ontario courts and tribunals.
Prior to her work at Avista, Heidy practiced as an independent lawyer in Mexico, advising clients on legal matters, representing them in tribunals, incorporating businesses, and drafting legal documents. As a legal counsel in Mexico, Heidy represented clients in court hearings, negotiated settlements, and handled corporate legal matters. Her experience includes working with financial institutions such as BBVA Bancomer, where she managed corporate and financial legal issues.
Her diverse legal background, strong negotiation skills, and ability to manage complex legal cases make her a valuable asset in both corporate and immigration law.

Languages:
English, Spanish.

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