Alyssa Jagt

David’s practice focuses on insurance coverage disputes involving Property & Casualty and Specialty lines (with particular emphasis on Cyber and Technology insurance). David has extensive dispute resolution experience both as a litigator in trial and appellate courts as well as in mediation, arbitration and negotiation. His advice is regularly sought by Canadian, American and Lloyd’s insurers. David is a member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Defence Lawyers, and he ...

James Buchan is a partner located in Gowlings' Toronto office. James is a member of the firm's Board of Trustees, as well as a past leader of the firm's National Practice Group for Intellectual Property Litigation and a past co-leader of its National Trademarks Practice Group. As a barrister and solicitor, James' expertise in the IP field is broad-based and extensive, covering a wide range of IP-related contentious and non-contentious matters, including patent, trademark and copyright litigat...

Adriel Weaver has a broad litigation practice, including criminal, constitutional, Aboriginal and administrative law matters. She has appeared in all levels of court in Ontario, the Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court of Canada. Adriel received her law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2006, and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2007 after clerking at the Court of Appeal for Ontario. She also holds a Master’s in Environmental Studies from York University, and a...

Sidney Troister is a Toronto real estate lawyer at Torkin Manes LLP whose practice focuses on commercial and residential real estate transactions, leasing, financing matters, and professional liability issues relating to real estate practice. His work also includes Legal Malpractice Law and Professional Malpractice Law matters involving the standard of practice of real estate lawyers in Ontario. Sidney regularly advises industry participants, government bodies, title insurers, and lawyers on ...

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...

Rick Bickhram is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Rick practices law in Mississauga, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Rick Bickhram 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 Rick Bickhram is held by other lawyers.

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

Karima Kanani is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Karima practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Karima Kanani 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 Karima Kanani is held by other lawyers.

Krista Chaytor is an experienced litigator with a practice focused on business litigation.Krista has experience litigating a large number of business disputes, including those related to commercial leasing, construction, real estate, shareholder rights and remedies, and employment. Krista is adept at handling complex business litigation. She has appeared before all levels of Ontario courts, numerous tribunals and the Federal Court. Krista also has experience in alternative dispute resolution ...

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.