Goodmans LLP
About Goodmans LLP
Goodmans LLP is a respected presence in the Toronto legal community, with 108 of its attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ and 20 of its attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™. Since earning its first individual recognition in 2006, the firm has continued to stand out for work in:
- Advertising and Marketing Law
- Communications Law
- Corporate Governance Practice
- Defamation and Media Law
- Director and Officer Liability Practice
- Energy Regulatory Law
- Environmental Law
- FinTech Practice
- Mining Law
- Venture Capital Law
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These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Goodmans LLP's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Location:
- Toronto, Ontario
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Michael is a partner in Ogletree Deakins’ Toronto office. His diverse practice spans all areas of employment law, labour law, privacy, wage and hours issues, human rights, accessibility, and employee benefits and executive compensation. Michael also has experience with class actions, appellate litigation, M&A/restructuring, and general litigation. He regularly represents employers in judicial review proceedings.
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