Alex L. MacFarlane

Leading Gowling WLG's Structured Finance and Securitization Group, Toronto-based partner Jason Kroft brings over 25 years of experience in corporate law to provide practical, timely and effective counsel to both domestic and international clients. Focusing his practice on structured and specialized finance, Jason helps a diverse client base—including banks, investment and pension funds, governments, data centre operators and high-net-worth individuals—navigate an array of unique a...

Michael Bourassa’s practice is focused on the mining industry. A member of the firm's Global Mining Group, he acted as the group’s co-ordinator from 2004-2012. He is a highly regarded practitioner with extensive experience in mining projects both in Canada and internationally. Michael provides guidance on public financings, commercial mining agreements, corporate social responsibility, and litigation support. He also has a deep understanding of international mining due diligence i...

Erica Tait is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Erica practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Erica Tait 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 Erica Tait is held by other lawyers.

Sarah Hahn is a lawyer at Barriston Law LLP in Barrie, Ontario, with a practice focused on municipal law , municipal litigation, land use planning, development, administrative law, and expropriation matters . Sarah regularly appears before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) and all levels of court in Ontario, representing municipalities, developers, businesses, and private landowners in a wide range of municipal and land development matters. Her practice includes OLT appeals and motions, officia...

Daniel Steinberg practises in the areas of municipal law, land use planning, and development law at Loopstra Nixon in Toronto, Ontario. He advises landowners, developers, municipalities, and government agencies on matters related to the planning, financing, and implementation of residential, commercial, and mixed-use communities across Ontario. Daniel provides counsel on a broad range of land development and municipal law matters, with a particular focus on development infrastructure financin...

Iris is a partner in Fasken’s Real Estate Practice Group, with extensive experience in the acquisition, disposition, financing, leasing, construction and development of commercial, industrial, data centre, multi-unit residential, retail, office and hospitality properties. Her practice focuses on REITs, joint ventures, co-ownerships and limited partnerships. With over 25 years of broad experience in commercial real estate law and a diverse practice encompassing all aspects of real estate...

Wayne Egan is the Co-Managing Partner at WeirFoulds LLP. He also practises in the area of securities and corporate law, focusing on advising clients involved in raising money, considering and implementing going public transactions and meeting legal obligations existing in the public markets. Wayne is experienced in advising private and public corporations on various financing and regulatory matters, including initial public offerings, private placements, mergers and acquisitions, reorganizati...

Ted Laan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Ted practices law in Mississauga, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Ted Laan since 2022. 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 Ted Laan is held by other lawyers.

Diane A. Vieira is a partner at de VRIES LITIGATION LLP. Prior to joining de VRIES LITIGATION LLP, Diane articled at the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee where she gained experience in estate, charity and capacity law. Diane’s practice areas include will challenges, guardianship applications, power of attorney proceedings, passing of accounts applications, administrations of complex estates, and dependant support claims. Diane obtained her law degree from Queen’s Universi...

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...