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Kristine founded Fern Law in 2023 and brings over 20 years of experience to her practice. She focuses on trusts and estate litigation as well as estate planning and the intersection of these two areas with family law. Kristine delivers effective and creative advice on estate matters, dependant support claims, power of attorney disputes and guardianship applications. In family law matters, Kristine focuses on elderly persons with capacity issues that may require advice and representation. Kris...

Mark Platteel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Project Finance Law. Mark practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Mark Platteel 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 Mark Platteel is held by other lawyers.

Stephanie Romano is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Stephanie practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Stephanie Romano since 2027. 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 Stephanie Romano is held by other lawyers.

Michael’s practice focuses on corporate and securities law with a focus on mergers & acquisitions. He brings significant experience in private and public offerings, including initial public offerings, strategic financings, mergers and acquisitions, corporate takeovers and reverse takeovers, and other corporate restructuring transactions, such as significant acquisitions and dispositions of assets and joint ventures. Michael advises public and private corporations and strategic inves...

Melanie J. Webb is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Criminal Defence. Melanie J. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Melanie J. Webb 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 Melanie J. Webb is held by other lawyers.

Melanie D. McNaught is a partner in the firm. She joined the firm as an associate in 2003. Prior to joining the firm, Melanie clerked at the Court of Appeal for Ontario. Melanie practises in all areas of labour and employment law. She has a particular interest in civil litigation, education law, privacy and human rights. She has represented clients before all levels of court, at labour arbitration and numerous administrative tribunals, including the Ontario Labour Relations Board and the Huma...

Clare Burns is a senior trusts and estates litigator. She served as the Children's Lawyer for the Province of Ontario from 2003 to 2008 pursuant to an Order-in-Council appointment. As the Children's Lawyer, Clare's office was responsible to investigate, advocate, protect and represent persons under the age of 18 in proceedings before the courts and tribunals of Ontario. In this role, she supervised more than 11,000 cases including variations of trust, will challenges, passings of accounts, gu...

Craig is a partner in our Trusts & Estates and Litigation Groups and is certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a Specialist in Estates and Trusts Law. His practice includes all aspects of estate, trust, capacity, fiduciary and power of attorney disputes and litigation for clients consisting of individuals, trust companies, government agencies and other organizations. Craig provides counsel on, amongst other things, the rights and obligations of estate trustees, estate trustees du...

Gayle Brock founded Brock Medical Malpractice Law PC in Barrie, Ontario , in April 2010 after practising for 14 years in medical malpractice litigation at a personal injury law firm. Her interest in both medicine and law continues to shape her work representing patients and families involved in medical negligence and health care law matters throughout Ontario. With nearly three decades of legal experience, Gayle has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Divisional...

Karsten Lee practises in the area of commercial leasing law. He is co-chair of the firm's Commercial Leasing Practice Group. Karsten advises and assists national, individual and entrepreneurial clients with respect to all leasing-related matters. He has extensive experience with drafting and negotiating commercial leases and all ancillary documentation, as well as providing advice on a broad range of leasing-related issues relating to redevelopments, real estate acquisitions and dispositions,...