About
Elena Favaro Viana specializes in Corporate Law and Wills and Estates. Her legal perspective is shaped by an extensive international education, having earned her Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom and a Master of Laws (Advanced Masters of Law) from Leiden University in the Netherlands. Elena began her academic journey at Wilfrid Laurier University with a degree in Global Studies and a minor in Religion, complemented by a global semester at sea. This diverse background allows her to approach complex legal issues with a broad, multi-jurisdictional lens.
History & Experience
Elena is a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario and is an active member of the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce. She is a frequent speaker on professional stages, where she shares her expertise in corporate governance, business compliance, and legacy planning. Having worked with a diverse and extensive roster of clients, Elena understands that true legal protection goes beyond paperwork, it requires a strategic roadmap. She specializes in helping business owners navigate the rigorous demands of compliance while ensuring their personal and professional legacies are seamlessly integrated through robust estate planning. Her approach is high-energy and solution-focused, refined by years of experience translating complex statutes into actionable strategies for entrepreneurs.
Outside the Office
Elena enjoys adventure travel, having lived in four countries on three continents, and traveled to 67 Countries with the goal to visit 100 in her lifetime. She also enjoys hiking and sushi dates with family. She is fluent in Italian.