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John Simpson is known by his clients and peers for his depth of knowledge in trademark and copyright law, for his dedication to client service and for his creative solutions to challenging legal problems. John’s litigation practice focusses on trademark and copyright infringement cases where he has considerable experience acting for both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of industries. He has appeared on behalf of clients in the Federal Court, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Ontar...

Tina Woodside is one of Canada's leading corporate and securities lawyers. A Toronto-based Gowling WLG partner with more than 25 years' experience, she can provide you with expert, strategic advice on corporate finance, M&A and corporate governance matters, with a particular focus on the natural resources and mining sectors. Passionate about helping clients succeed in achieving their goals, Tina is known for her strong business acumen and commitment to delivering excellent service. She is...

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

Douglas Harrison is an independent commercial arbitrator and mediator, handling both international and domestic Canadian business disputes. He also acts as legal counsel in select matters, including designing arbitral procedures and enforcing arbitral awards, as well as doing opinion work. Mr. Harrison is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, a member of the CPR Panels of Distinguished Neutrals as both an arbitrator and mediator (Global Panel, Product Liability Panel and Pro Bon...

Marni Whitaker is a partner practicing with Loopstra Nixon’s Wills, Trusts & Estates and Business Law groups. Marni has extensive experience in all aspects of estate planning and administration including drafting and giving opinions on wills, powers of attorney, trusts, corporate reorganizations associated with estate planning, personal tax advice, advice and documentation relating to the Family Law Act , administration of estates, estate accounting problems, work for charitable and...

Mark Fryer practices employment, labour (union), human rights, occupational health and safety and OMVIC law by providing both litigation and corporate/commercial advice and representation to small to large businesses, corporations, and associations. A substantial number of Mark’s clients are involved in the retail automotive industry and the logistics industry. Mark has been a partner with the firm since 2006. Click here to learn more about Mark.

As senior litigation counsel, Ron practises in areas of complex commercial and tort litigation at all levels of trial and appeal courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada. He has served as counsel to many public or quasi-public bodies, including the Federation of Law Societies, the Ontario Civilian Commission on Police Services, the Toronto Police Services Board, the Ontario Ministries of Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Toronto Computer Leasing Inquiry. Ron is a founding partne...

Brian Cohen is a partner and lawyer in Gowling WLG’s global Private Client Services Group. Based in Toronto, he assists clients in the areas of estate planning, trusts and personal taxation, with a focus on advising high net worth individuals on succession planning alternatives. Brian also advises donors, charitable organizations, public and private foundations, and not-for-profit organizations regarding the tax implications of formation, registration, governance and planned giving stra...

Jan Goddard entered law school with an interest in working with elderly persons and their legal issues, but over 30 years ago the term ‘elder law’ did not even exist. So Jan made her own path to the law practice she has today. Along the way, she served for 10 years as counsel at the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee in Ontario, obtained a certificate in gerontology from Ryerson University and a mediation certificate from Osgoode Hall Law School, and founded and developed t...

Marijo Coates is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Marijo, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marijo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.