Best Lawyers in Canada for Appellate Practice

Brendan Monahan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Brendan practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Brendan Monahan since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Brendan Monahan is held by other lawyers.

Kathryn is the leader of Alexander Holburn's Appellate Advisory practice. Her practice focuses on civil appeals in all areas of the firm’s litigation practice, including defamation, class actions, motor vehicle, municipal law, strata property, transportation, and general civil and commercial litigation. In addition to conducting appeals, she advises on all aspects of appellate practice and procedure, including providing opinions on the prospects of an appeal, strategic support, and assi...

David Marshall joined JSS Barristers in 2016, having previously articled and worked as an Associate at a large national law firm, practicing in general civil litigation. David has represented clients before all levels of court in Alberta. David continues to practice in most areas of civil litigation, including administrative, public and regulatory law, appeals, corporate and commercial litigation, defamation and communications, employment law, insurance and coverage disputes, professional neg...

Olga has a general civil litigation practice with significant experience in all areas of public law, having acted for clients in a variety of administrative, regulatory, and constitutional law matters. She is also frequently involved in cases raising issues of Crown and foreign state immunity, acting on behalf of both private actors and public bodies. Part of Olga’s practice entails representing international clients in proceedings to recognize and enforce foreign judgments and arbitral...

Jean-Simon Schoenholz is a versatile litigator with a bilingual, bijural practice that covers all types of civil, commercial, regulatory, administrative and constitutional matters. Jean-Simon has significant experience before the Federal Courts, he regularly appears before all levels of court in Ontario and before the Supreme Court of Canada. Jean-Simon is also licensed in Québec. He regularly works on complex matters and frequently advises clients on issues of public, regulatory and a...