Best Lawyers in Ontario, Canada for Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Ned’s developing insurance litigation practice is focused on complex Commercial General Liability, occupier’s liability, property and casualty, motor vehicle accidents, and municipal liability litigation. Previously, Ned worked at a boutique law firm where he developed expertise and insight into both sides of the insurance litigation process. During law school, Ned volunteered as a caseworker with Queen’s Legal Aid where he assisted marginalized individuals with various lega...
Erika Woolgar is a competition law and regulatory lawyer based in our Toronto office. Her competition and antitrust practice includes merger reviews in both Canada and the US, developing competition law training programs, and providing strategic advice to clients on civil and criminal matters, including mergers and acquisitions, abuse of dominance, and misleading advertising. She also regularly works with international clients to obtain approvals under the Investment Canada Act. In addition t...
Izabella is a dedicated litigator known for her pragmatic approach to resolving disputes. She offers thoughtful advice to manage the complexities and costs of litigation efficiently. Her practice covers a wide breath of complex corporate and commercial litigation matters, such as shareholder issues, complex breach of contract claims, commercial lease disputes as well as estate matters, including will contests and trust disputes. Izabella focuses on developing proactive resolution strategies a...
Fraser Harland is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Fraser practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Fraser Harland 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 Fraser Harland is held by other lawyers.
Phedely is an associate in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office. He represents individuals, professionals, public entities, not-for-profit organizations and private companies in both English and French. His litigation practice focuses on medical defence, health law, professional liability and administrative law. His practice also includes general commercial disputes and sports law matters. Phedely received his law degree from the University of Ottawa, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He was a membe...
Hunter Fox is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and International Trade and Finance Law. Hunter practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Hunter Fox 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 Hunter Fox is held by other lawyers.
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...
Nabiel is a lawyer in the firm’s litigation group. His practice focuses on complex corporate and commercial litigation, professional liability and discipline, and regulatory investigations. He regularly appears as counsel in various courts, at mediations and arbitrations, and before administrative tribunals and boards. Nabiel graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in the top 4% of his class and with a multitude of course awards. Prior to attending law school, he graduated with distincti...
Tamara practices exclusively in the areas of litigation, dispute resolution and business law. An accomplished litigator, Tamara has significant courtroom experience, with multiple successful lower court and appellate decisions. She has been recognized by her peers in the legal industry as a Best Lawyer in Canada One to Watch in Commercial Litigation. She also has a depth of experience in corporate law and transactional matters which allow her to bring an interdisciplinary and creative perspec...
Mitchell Fournie is a litigator with a focus on corporate and commercial disputes. He acts for both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of business disputes, including breach of contract claims, shareholder rights, professional negligence, fraud, defamation, investment loss, and insurance coverage litigation. Mitchell has represented clients in trials and appeals at all levels of court in Ontario, the trial courts of British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, several adm...
Jessica Warwick is a litigator with a wide-ranging dispute resolution, investigations, and regulatory practice. In her litigation practice, Jessica acts for businesses, institutions, and professionals in a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial disputes, insurance matters, and professional liability claims. She has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario. Jessica's investigations practice involves conducting internal investigations into alleged statutory violations and providing ad...
Adam Zur is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Adam practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Adam Zur since 2024. 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 Adam Zur is held by other lawyers.
Brittiny Rabinovitch is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Brittiny practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Brittiny Rabinovitch 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 Brittiny Rabinovitch is held by other lawyers.
Vanessa brings a dynamic approach to her civil litigation practice, with a particular focus on insurance and commercial matters. Her courtroom experience shines through extensive trial involvement, including jury trials at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. She also has experience with examinations for discovery, contested motions, mediations and trials.
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