Augustine F. "Gus" Bruce, K.C.

Joshua (Josh) Sadovnick has a split practice, with focuses on commercial litigation and employment disputes, both insured and uninsured claims.With reference to commercial litigation, Mr. Sadovnick regularly represents insurers, owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. Mr. Sadovnick has acted as counsel in commercial disputes on a variety of complex claims, including general commercial and construction disputes, deficiency claims, construction failures (including...

Patricia Olyslager completed her law degree at the University of Calgary and was called to the bar in 2000. Patricia completed her articles with Parlee that same year. She then moved on to another firm and rejoined Parlee in 2013, becoming a Partner in 2019. Patricia’s practice primarily focuses on litigation, specializing in insurance coverage and defence, disability, product liability, and commercial litigation. Prior to attending law school, Patricia received a degree in nursing from...

Daniel Borlack is a partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group and is a member of the firm's Professional & Ethics Committee. His practice focuses on public and private mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and related matters, including cross-border and private equity transactions, as well as corporate governance, securities and general corporate and commercial matters. He has advised Canadian and U.S. corporations and private equity funds in numerous M&A transactions in a va...

Samara is a partner of INQ Law, concentrating her practice on privacy, data governance, health and technology. She is also the Managing Partner of INQ IQ Consulting. Samara regularly advises clients on a wide range of matters related to privacy, compliance, health law and technology licensing. In her work, Samara provides both practical and strategic advice to assist organizations with responsible, compliant innovation. Prior to joining INQ Law, Samara was a sole practitioner with clients tha...

Jason F. Katz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Jason F., who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jason F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Amanda Linett is a partner and Co-Head of the Mining Group and a member of the firm’s Partnership Board. She is also a member of the Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity and Capital Markets Groups and a member of the Management Committee in the Toronto office. Her practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions (cross-border and domestic), private equity and corporate finance transactions. Amanda has extensive experience advising senior management, boards of directors, special commit...

Steven has deep expertise in commercial litigation and insolvency law, after spending close to 30 years as a leader of the insolvency and restructuring group at Blakes, Cassels & Graydon LLP.Steven’s practice encompasses all aspects of complex domestic and multinational restructuring and insolvencies. He prides himself on taking a calm, practical and cost-efficient approach to even the most complex multidimensional and multidisciplinary issues. Steven regularly represents purchasers...

Joe Murphy, K.C., is a founding partner of Murphy Battista LLP. Since establishing the firm in 1982, Joe's unwavering commitment to exceptional client service has been a driving force behind the firm's remarkable growth, making it a trusted resource for countless clients. Joe grew up in a medical family, and his extensive medical knowledge and experience dealing with complex medical evidence have uniquely positioned him for personal injury and medical negligence cases. His pre-law background ...

Noah Zucker practices primarily in the areas of commercial insolvency and banking law. He acts for creditors, debtors, court-appointed officers and other stakeholders in matters ranging from complex corporate reorganizations to personal bankruptcies. Noah also represents clients in other civil or commercial disputes and advises on deals, always striving to find practical, business-oriented solutions to difficult problems. Noah appears regularly before the Superior Court of Québec and h...

Rusty is a partner in the London office practising in all areas of labour and employment law. Rusty represents clients at various tribunals and at all levels of court in all matters relating to labour and employment law, including labour arbitrations, human rights, wrongful dismissal actions and Ontario Labour Relations Board matters. Before joining the firm, Rusty was the Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel at Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. For ...