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Sell or Seize: Navigating Mortgage Default

Sara Mosadeq contributed to this article examining the strategic and legal considerations involved in mortgage enforcement proceedings, including the distinctions between power of sale and foreclosure remedies in Ontario.

Ontario Court Cracks Down on "Creative" Closing Costs

Sara Mosadeq contributed to this article examining the Ontario Superior Court’s decision in Bellisario et al. v. 2200 Bromsgrove Development Inc., including the enforceability of closing adjustments, the limits of liability clauses, and the interaction between Agreements of Purchase and Sale and the TARION Addendum.

Decision: Receiver’s Sale Approved Despite Guarantor Challenge (Sericchi et al. v. Elite Real Estate Club of Toronto Inc. et al.)

Sara Mosadeq acted for the court-appointed Receiver in this Commercial List proceeding involving approval of a contested receivership sale process and allegations of collusion and impropriety.

When Construction Lien Claims Collide With Bankruptcy Proceedings

David Leck contributed to this article examining how Ontario courts are addressing conflicts between construction lien deadlines and bankruptcy proceedings, including the impact of receivership stays on lien preservation rights under the Construction Act.

The Evolution of Ontario’s Adjudication Regime: A Guide to the 2026 Amendments

David Leck contributed to this article examining Ontario’s 2026 amendments to the Construction Act adjudication regime, including expanded dispute categories, private adjudicators, and revised procedural requirements.

Navigating Ambiguity in Standard Form Construction Contracts

David Leck contributed to this article examining how Canadian courts interpret ambiguity in non-negotiable standard form construction contracts, including the application of contra proferentem and the impact of negotiation on contractual interpretation principles.

Sayers Foods and the Limits of Withholding Payment Under the Construction Act’s Adjudication Regime

Published insight on the Divisional Court’s decision in Sayers Foods Ltd. v. Gay Company Ltd. and its implications for prompt payment adjudication under Ontario’s Construction Act.