Adrienne Oake

Executive Summary As a partner in the Tax and Estate Planning Group, Lindsay practises in the area of personal tax and estate planning, estate administration and estate litigation. She regularly advises her clients on a wide range of matters including wills, trusts, domestic contracts, powers of attorney, mental incompetency proceedings, court audits, estate and trust taxation and post-mortem estate planning. Lindsay has lectured extensively on tax and estate planning at the Canada Tax Confer...

Gayle Brock founded Brock Medical Malpractice Law PC in Barrie, Ontario , in April 2010 after practising for 14 years in medical malpractice litigation at a personal injury law firm. Her interest in both medicine and law continues to shape her work representing patients and families involved in medical negligence and health care law matters throughout Ontario. With nearly three decades of legal experience, Gayle has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Divisional...

Jonathan Ptak is a partner in the firm’s class action group and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. His practice focuses on class proceedings and commercial litigation. He regularly appears before Courts at all levels in Ontario, including the Superior Court, Divisional Court and Court of Appeal. Jon is recognized by Lexpert, Chambers Canada and Best Lawyers as a leading practitioner in class proceedings. He was also selected as a fellow of the Litigation Counsel of Americ...

George Vassos focuses his practice on advocacy before trial and appellate Courts, and before various labour boards, arbitrators, mediators, adjudicators, and other administrative tribunals, as well as strategic and proactive advice on a wide variety of labour and employment law issues. His work includes: - Employment contracts - Wrongful dismissal and employment litigation - Fiduciary dutiesRestrictive covenants - InjunctionsGroup benefits - Employment standards - Human rights - Certification...

Aubrey Kauffman’s practice is focused on advocacy matters related to domestic and cross-border bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring proceedings. Aubrey is the 2019 recipient of the Ontario Bar Association Murray Klein Award for Excellence in Insolvency Law. In addition, in 2019, he was named a Fellow of the prestigious Insolvency Institute of Canada after completing his 2nd term as a director. A highly seasoned litigator and advisor, Aubrey has acted in many high-profile insolvency ...

Jenna Beaton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Jenna practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Jenna Beaton 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 Jenna Beaton is held by other lawyers.

Renee Vinett is the Managing Partner at Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP and represents injured individuals and their families in personal injury litigation. Based in Toronto, Ontario, she has been a registered nurse since 1985 and has practiced exclusively as a personal injury lawyer for more than two decades. Her combined background in nursing and law allows her to address the medical and legal issues that often arise in serious injury claims, with a practical understanding of how injuries affe...

Stan Floras is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Municipal Law. Stan practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Stan Floras 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 Stan Floras is held by other lawyers.

Leonard Rodness is a partner in the Commercial Real Estate Group at Torkin Manes LLP in Toronto, Ontario. His Real Estate Law practice encompasses a wide range of commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions and dispositions, development projects , secured lending transactions , leasing arrangements, and cost-sharing matters. He advises clients on complex real estate transactions with a practical and business-focused approach. Len works closely with developers, property owners, borr...

Hussein Aly is a highly successful trial lawyer. His experience and track record of success resulted in the Law Society of Ontario recognizing him as a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law. In 2021, he was named a Lexpert Rising Star, an award recognizing leading lawyers under 40. Hussein was also elected by his colleagues to sit on the board of directors for the Criminal Lawyers Association. Hussein has successfully defended hundreds of criminal cases, many of them garnering media attention.