Best Lawyers in Ontario, Canada for Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Anne Tardif is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Director and Officer Liability Practice and Professional Malpractice Law. Anne, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anne is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Paul practice focuses on corporate commercial litigation and arbitration, shareholder and fraud litigation, appellate litigation and judicial review with particular expertise in complex cases with a regulatory or cross-border dimension. He has litigated cases involving failed hedge funds, derivatives, fraud and Ponzi schemes, arbitration-related court proceedings, shareholder disputes, construction and infrastructure, defamation and employment law. A highly experienced and versatile litigator...
Lindsay Scott is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Labour and Employment Law. Lindsay, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lindsay is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Carlo Di Carlo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Class Action Litigation and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Carlo, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carlo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jeffrey Larry is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Securities Law. Jeffrey, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
John’s practice is in corporate and commercial litigation, and includes contract disputes, real estate litigation, shareholder remedies, fiduciary obligations, insolvency and class actions. He has appeared before all levels of trial and appellate courts and before domestic and international arbitral tribunals. A significant percentage of his practice is in the Ontario Commercial Court. He has also represented members of the National Hockey League in salary arbitrations with their player...
Sean S. Carter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Sean S., who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sean S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Described by his peers as ‘the gold standard in this space, a phenomenal litigator’, for more than thirty 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...
Paul co-founded Pape Chaudhury LLP with Shantona Chaudhury in 2018. Paul has over 45 years of experience as both trial and appellate counsel and has acted in many cases of significance. Paul’s litigation practice focuses on complex commercial, securities,class action, professional negligence, and administrative matters, with special emphasis on appeals in these and other areas. Paul is a senior and leading member of the Ontario Bar. Paul has been described as an “outstanding appel...
With a practice spanning Canada and the US, Simon focuses on commercial and corporate litigation, directors’ and officers’ liability, securities litigation, class actions, and professional negligence. Simon represents a broad range of clients, including various regulated professionals, directors and officers, oppressed shareholders, and public and private companies. Simon delivers results, both in and out of the courtroom. He has a robust trial and appellate practice, appearing re...
Michael Rankin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Family Law. Michael, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Paul Davis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Class Action Litigation, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Securities Law. Paul, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Bart Sarsh, a partner in Gowling WLG’s Hamilton office, focuses his practice on commercial litigation and insolvency and restructuring matters, offering clients tailored strategies aligned with their business goals. Known for his courtroom and arbitration experience, Bart provides clear and effective guidance in navigating complex disputes and high-stakes recoveries. In his commercial litigation practice, Bart helps creditors, directors, officers and shareholders of private Ontario and ...
Andrew Finkelstein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Andrew, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Megan Keenberg, C.S., Q. Arb., is a born litigator with an easy, confident advocacy style. As a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation, Megan's background packs a one-two punch combining Bay Street experience with a practical business mindset. She’s a careful thinker, a straight talker, and a natural story teller. Her clients appreciate her ability to explain complicated legal strategy in plain terms so that they can confidently provide informed instructions about the management of th...
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