Andrew Ellis

John helps clients solve their business and personal disputes: Corporate and Commercial Litigation - Business partner and shareholder disputes, breach of contract, environmental contamination disputes, franchise disputes, debt collection, commercial tenancy disputes, construction disputes, real estate disputes, product liability, bankruptcy and receiverships Estate Litigation - Disputes between heirs/beneficiaries and executors/estate trustees Sports Law - representing amateur hockey and othe...

Daniel is a seasoned immigration lawyer with over 20 years of experience, heading a team representing clients in all areas of immigration law. As a leading immigration litigator, he has successfully represented hundreds of clients in resolving complex immigration issues. In the Federal Court, he has won countless applications for leave, judicial review, and stays of removal. At the Immigration and Refugee Board, he has resolved highly contested admissibility hearings, detention reviews, remov...

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

Chris Margison has over 20 years of private and public sector legal experience, including as Special Advisor to both the Commissioner of Competition and the Senior Deputy Commissioner, Cartels Directorate at the Competition Bureau. With his background, Chris brings a number of attributes, such as the ability to provide critical advice, guidance and recommendations in a timely fashion on all aspects of Canadian competition law. He has advised the Commissioner, Senior Deputy Commissioners and h...

Karen Sargeant is Managing Partner of the Firm’s Ontario Region, with primary responsibility for leadership of the Firm’s Toronto and Ottawa offices. As Regional Managing Partner, Karen spearheads the region’s strategic direction, setting the highest standards for legal service delivery. Her leadership centres on fostering an environment that develops exceptional talent, promotes diversity, encourages innovation and prioritizes client service excellence. In her legal practic...

Jennifer Mathers McHenry is an executive employment lawyer and litigator. She is also the founder of Mathers McHenry & Co., a boutique downtown Toronto firm focused on executive employment law and commercial litigation. Jennifer regularly provides strategic and legal advice to senior executives, directors, partners, and others at pivotal transition points in their careers.

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...

Kathryn Walker offers expertise in corporate tax law, specializing in income tax planning. With a background in law and economics and a focus on domestic and cross-border tax matters, Kathryn delivers strategic solutions tailored to a diverse client base. Her thought leadership includes articles and presentations on a variety of tax law issues, including debt restructuring, the hybrid mismatch rules, international tax planning and cryptocurrency taxation.

Cathy serves as the Chief Executive Officer and a partner at OKT. Her practice is focused on advancing Aboriginal and treaty rights through litigation and negotiation. Cathy has represented clients in applications and actions in Ontario and Manitoba, as well as in federal court and at the Supreme Court of Canada. She has also represented Indigenous clients in proceedings and tribunals regarding election processes, labour and employment, and environmental assessment. Cathy provides negotiation...

Susan Ursel is a senior partner with the law firm of Ursel Phillips Fellows Hopkinson LLP. An experienced litigator, her work includes both arbitration/trial level and appellate advocacy. Ms Ursel practices in the areas of labour, employment, pay equity, employment equity and human rights law, as well as pensions and benefits law. She has practiced at all court levels including the Supreme Court of Canada, as well as extensively before labour boards, human rights tribunals and arbitration boa...