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Jacob began his legal career at one of the world’s largest law firms, practicing in the areas of estate and commercial litigation. He then focused exclusively on estate litigation at a well-known boutique firm, eventually becoming a partner, before joining Donovan Kochman LLP. Jacob has acted as section 3 counsel and appeared before various levels of court, including the Superior Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal for Ontario. He is a knowledgeable and tenacious advocate who striv...

Robert Barbiero is a partner in the Litigation Group at Torkin Manes LLP in Toronto, Ontario. His practice focuses on Health Care Law and Medical Negligence matters, with a particular emphasis on representing regulated health professionals in regulatory, administrative, and civil proceedings. Robert acts for physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and other regulated professionals in a broad range of matters involving professional discipline, investigations, and governance issues. He regul...

Aaron Stefan is a Partner in Fasken’s Banking and Finance group with over 20 years of experience advising on corporate/commercial transactions. He regularly advises on syndicated and non-syndicated secured and unsecured credit facilities, acquisition financings, receivables purchases, asset-based lending and private lending. Aaron acts for financial institutions as well as private and public companies in a wide range of industries including energy, mining, manufacturing, agribusiness, t...

Colin Smith is a partner in the Toronto office of Thorsteinssons LLP. Colin’s practice covers all income tax matters relating to domestic and foreign business ventures and administrative appeals to the Canada Revenue Agency. However, Colin has a particular focus on the taxation of private corporations and estate planning for high net-worth clients. Colin is a frequent lecturer and contributor to various tax publications. Colin has published various articles in the Federated Press’...

Sylvia Adriano is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Sylvia practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Sylvia Adriano 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 Sylvia Adriano is held by other lawyers.

Under Greg’s leadership as Managing Partner, Neinstein has flourished, evolving from an Ontario personal injury firm into a National civil litigation firm that also specializes in medical malpractice and mass torts. Greg’s vision has not only driven this transformation, but has also resulted in unprecedented employee retention and the recruitment of top talent from across the country. This has helped Neinstein become one of the top 10 firms in Canada, according to Canadian Lawyer ...

Marc Spivak is the Managing Partner of Devry Smith Frank LLP’s Personal Injury Group. His practice is dedicated exclusively to personal injury litigation, representing accident victims and individuals pursuing disability claims. Marc earned a Bachelor of Commerce, a Bachelor of Civil Law and an LL.B. from McGill University. He joined Devry Smith Frank LLP in 1990 and was called to the Ontario Bar in 1992. Throughout his career, he has represented clients before Ontario courts and tribun...

Matthew Scott is the managing partner of Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP. Matthew’s practice focuses on corporate and securities litigation and advising on regulatory compliance matters. He has extensive experience in complex commercial and securities litigation, including disputes arising between buyers and sellers in M&A transactions, investor losses, class actions, regulatory investigations, and enforcement proceedings. Matthew also has experience advising companies, including fund man...

Ian Palm’s practice focuses on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity. He helps private and public companies, major corporate clients, pensions funds and private equity and venture capital investors achieve their strategic goals. In addition, Ian has a deep understanding of the technology, energy, life sciences and infrastructure industries. Ian advises issuers, investors and underwriters on a range of corporate finance and M&A transactions includin...

Ron is a Partner and head of the firm’s Asset Management and Investment Funds practice. He practises in the areas of securities, corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions, with a primary focus on the asset management and venture capital industries. Ron provides integrated securities, tax and practical advice to help clients achieve their commercial objectives while enhancing investment products for Canadians. Ron advises on all aspects of fund formation, including traditional and a...