Agatha Suszek

A seasoned litigator and leading authority on medical malpractice, Duncan is renowned for his deeply analytical approach to dissecting complex medical-legal issues. His passionate command of complex, multiparty civil litigation and institutional negligence has earned him the distinction of being one of Canada’s best trial lawyers. As a result, Duncan is consistently referred to by other top litigators. For patients who have been injured due to medical malpractice or negligence, he is an...

David practises in the areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Finance. He has been named by Best Lawyers® as one of the best lawyers in Canada in the practice area of Corporate Law. He handles all manner of M&A , Private Equity and Debt transactions with an emphasis on: private company sales and divestitures; middle-market company mergers and acquisitions; and the Canadian component of institutional fund purchases and divestitures. David has also developed an a...

Ken Dekker, a partner of Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP, has over two decades of successful trial and appellate experience. Ken has litigated noteworthy and complex cases, including class action defence, securities and broker-dealer litigation and regulatory proceedings, corporate and shareholder disputes (including oppression and winding up cases), defamation, civil fraud litigation, disputes over contracts, injunctions, professional liability litigation, employment litigation and cross-border ...

Frank Torchia is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Frank practices law in Vaughan, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Frank Torchia since 2023. 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 Frank Torchia is held by other lawyers.

Kathryn Frelick is the Leader of Miller Thomson’s National Health Group. Kathryn has specialized expertise in health and privacy and is a leading lawyer in these areas. She is a trusted advisor to public and private sector health industry clients on a broad range of matters, with a particular focus on regulatory, strategic, and risk management advice. Kathryn’s regulatory practice includes expertise in areas such as health information and privacy, quality and patient safety, menta...

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’...

Peter Downard is a senior litigation partner with a distinguished profile in defamation and reputation risk management. He advises and represents prominent individuals, corporations and organizations in defamation matters, public communications, and strategic reputation management issues. His practice includes high-stakes advisory work, trial advocacy, and appellate litigation, including appearances before the Supreme Court of Canada and the Ontario Court of Appeal. Peter is the author of The...

James Kosa is a partner at WeirFoulds with a practice focused on information technology and intellectual property law. James offers his clients a wealth of knowledge and experience from across the spectrum of technology issues, including the protection and exploitation of computer and software technology, IT and IP licensing, privacy, security breaches and dispute resolution. James’ depth of experience means that he is able to offer his clients clear, practical and well-rounded advice b...

Faruk Gafic advises clients on a range of commercial real estate matters, with a focus on commercial leasing. He works closely with landlords and tenants across office, industrial and retail settings, and is known for being responsive, dedicated and able to meet tight deadlines. He drafts and negotiates a variety of leasing documentation, including offers to lease, lease amending agreements involving extensions, expansions, relocations, surrenders, terminations and licence arrangements. Clien...

Michelle MacGillivray is a labour and employment lawyer who takes a focused, strategic, and practical approach to solving workplace problems. Michelle works to find the most efficient way to resolve issues, or to support employers through major initiatives, including sale and acquisition of businesses, reductions in force, and policy changes. She prides herself on providing proactive, timely, and high-quality advice to her clients to help them manage the litigation and reputational risks that...