Best Lawyers in Ontario, Canada for Class Action Litigation
Described by his peers as ‘the gold standard in this space, a phenomenal litigator’, for more than 30 years Jonathan has won landmark decisions across a broad variety of subject matter including competition law, constitutional law, liability of public authorities, professional liability, criminal law, financial services, franchise law and contract disputes. He has tried over 90 cases to judgment and argued over 60 appeals in provincial appellate courts and the Supreme Court of Can...
Called to the Ontario bar in June 2017, Chelsea Smith practises as a bilingual (English and French) associate in the class actions group at McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP in London, Ontario. Her practice focuses on representing plaintiffs across Canada in complex class action, mass tort, and multi-party litigation involving products liability, consumer protection, and social justice issues. Chelsea completed her Juris Doctor at Western University in 2015 and her LL.B. in Quebec Civil Law at Univer...
Geetha Philipupillai practices in the areas of employment law, civil litigation and class actions. She believes the law is a tool to advance social justice and the interests of workers, and brings that commitment to her legal practice. Geetha advises employees regarding wrongful dismissals, constructive dismissals, and workplace discrimination and accommodation. She also assists employees by negotiating employment contracts and severance packages, and defends workers’ rights in courtroo...
Rob Alfieri in a lawyer at Dickinson Wright's Toronto office, in its Commercial Litigation Group. Rob focuses his practice on commercial & business litigation and class action law. He maintains a general trial and appellate litigation practice, concentrating on contract disputes, shareholder disputes, professional liability, fraud cases, foreign judgment enforcements, injunctions, and private commercial arbitration disputes. Rob brings together passion with experience, intellect, and a th...
Garett Hunter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Class Action Litigation. Garett practices law in London, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Garett Hunter since 2025. 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 Garett Hunter is held by other lawyers.
James Boyd is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Class Action Litigation. James practices law in London, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized James Boyd since 2025. 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 James Boyd is held by other lawyers.
Carolyn Flanagan is a client-centred litigator, trusted for her strategic approach to problem-solving. Carolyn litigates across a range of practice areas and industries with pragmatism and an acute awareness of her clients’ needs. Carolyn maintains a varied civil and commercial litigation practice. She has particular expertise in class action defence — especially with respect to complex, multijurisdictional claims — including in the areas of product liability, competition an...
Golnaz Nayerahmadi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Class Action Litigation, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Law. Golnaz practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Golnaz Nayerahmadi since 2023. 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 Golnaz Nayerahmadi is held by other lawy...
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