Alexei Kovalev

Michael has extensive experience in all aspects of health law. He has significant expertise in the representation of physicians, dentists, nurses and other health care practitioners in regulatory matters including complaints, discipline, quality assurance, fitness to practice and registration issues. He has also represented numerous physicians in hospital privilege disputes as well as in medical malpractice actions. He also advises corporations and institutions with respect to health law issu...

Biography Michael Nowina is a partner who advises on a broad range of commercial disputes including fraudulent investment schemes, mortgage and credit fraud, tort, breach of contract, and negligence claims. Michael also advises clients on restructuring and insolvency matters, including bankruptcies, receiverships and the employment and pension law issues that arise on corporate liquidations or restructurings. Michael is a part of the Firm's Dispute Resolution and Global Restructuring & In...

Matthew Jeffery is an accomplished Canadian immigration lawyer with more than 25 years of experience dedicated exclusively to immigration, refugee and citizenship law. Recognized for his extensive knowledge of Canadian immigration law, he is a Certified Specialist in Immigration Law, as designated by the Law Society of Ontario. He is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, widely regarded as one of Ontario’s leading law schools. Throughout his career, Matthew has helped indivi...

Natalie Mullins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Natalie practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Natalie Mullins since 2017. 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 Natalie Mullins is held by other lawyers.

Matthew Rendely is a Partner and co-lead of the Estate Litigation practice group at Loopstra Nixon LLP in Toronto, Ontario. His practice focuses on trusts and estates, including estate litigation, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, guardianship, and capacity-related disputes. Matthew represents individuals, trustees, executors, beneficiaries, attorneys for property and personal care, and financial institutions in a broad range of trusts and estates matters. He has appeared before all levels o...

Brendan Bowles is devoted to providing first rate client service and advice. Since joining the firm in 1998 he has specialized in the practice of construction law. He is fortunate to be supported at Glaholt Bowles by a team of outstanding support staff, students, associates, and partners, all of whom share his dedication to client service and excellence in the practice of construction law. Brendan has experience as team leader in all manner of construction related disputes and contract issues...

Michelle L. Staples is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Maritime Law and Transportation Law. Michelle, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michelle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jodi Armstrong is a family lawyer with Barriston Law LLP in Barrie, Ontario. She assists clients with a wide range of family law matters , including parenting arrangements, decision-making responsibility, child support, spousal support, property division, and separation and divorce issues. Jodi also works with clients through alternative dispute resolution and mediation , helping individuals and families resolve disputes outside of court where appropriate. Jodi earned her Bachelor of Arts deg...

Howard Goldblatt is a leading member of the labour law Bar. His practice focuses on all aspects of labour and employment law, including grievance and interest arbitration, workplace human rights, and pensions and benefits law. Howard is also widely regarded for his expertise in collective bargaining and provides clients with strategic advice for special legislative campaigns. In addition to representing clients before a wide variety of administrative tribunals, Howard has appeared as counsel ...

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