Allison Whelan , LL.M.

Gerry Gill is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Gerry, 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 Gerry is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael Kennedy is a labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. Michael is counsel to a wide variety of broader public sector employers such as universities and municipalities and large employers in the private sector. Michael is the chair of the firm’s University Practice Group and is the former chair of the Municipal Practice Group. He is a trusted advisor to organizations across the country. Michael appears as counsel in labour and employment disputes involv...

Steven Chaimberg has been practicing in the field of commercial leasing and real estate for more than 35 years, with particular emphasis on the retail industry. Steven has represented international retailers expanding their business to Canada, as well as retailers established elsewhere in Canada in their first incursions into the Quebec market. As his practice is divided between representing landlords and tenants, Steven is in the position to provide practical advice to clients and act as a t...

Eric Clavier is a trusts and estate litigation lawyer in Fasken’s Vancouver office, assisting clients with resolving contentious matters related to wills, trusts, undue influence and incapacity claims, committeeship applications, unjust enrichment claims, breach of fiduciary duties cases, abuse of powers of attorney claims, breach of trust claims, and passing of accounts. Providing innovative solutions to disputes arising from estate planning, wills, trusts and personal documents, Eric&...

Jim is both a lawyer and a Chartered Professional Accountant, CA. Prior to attending law school, Jim qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Touche Ross (now, Deloitte), an international firm of Chartered Accountants in Montréal, Quebec. He began his legal career in Calgary in 1981 with Ballem McDill & MacInnes (now, Gowling WLG). Prior to joining Carbert Waite LLP in 2007 as Associated Counsel, Jim practiced tax and corporate law with the Calgary office of the national law firm, ...

Jessyca Greenwood is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law and Criminal Defence. Jessyca, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jessyca is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Jessyca assists clients with investigations, those facing allegations of wrongdoing, and hi...

Craig Rix is Hicks Morley’s Managing Partner and is a labour and employment lawyer in the firm’s Toronto office. Craig’s practice is dedicated to change management, collective bargaining negotiations and rights arbitration advocacy in both the public and private sectors. Craig is an advocate, negotiator, relationship-builder and problem-solver. Applying a broad skill base forged through experience at the bargaining table, the boardroom table and an early career leave as a se...

Mr. Clemens has practised as counsel in the field of civil litigation and administrative law since being called to the Bar in British Columbia in 1976. His practice has included appearances in all of the Superior Courts of British Columbia and the Supreme Court of Canada and before arbitration panels involving shareholders and partnership disputes, professional negligence claims, real estate, employment, securities, banking, insurance and maritime litigation. Mr. Clemens is experienced in adm...

Ron Ezekiel is a leading Canadian energy and natural resources lawyer. Renewable energy companies, utilities, oil & gas companies and other resource industry clients seek out Ron for his extensive experience and his creative and practical problem solving skills. His industry knowledge, ability to navigate complex negotiations and broad business transaction background make him an ideal choice for counsel on projects and M&A transactions in the energy and natural resources sectors. Amon...

Jon Levin has an unmatched reputation for providing top-level advice. An advocate of exemplary client service, Jon has acted as lead counsel in high profile financings, takeovers and restructuring transactions. In the corporate governance area, Jon has advised special committees and has provided strategic guidance on board procedures and the implementation of governance polices in response to new legislation and developments. Jon has served as a director of a number of public and private comp...