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With over a decade of experience and a proven track record of success, Erin Ellis is an advocate for survivors of both recent and historical sexual and physical abuse. Erin received her Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University (2003) and her law degree from Queen’s University (2007). She was called to the Ontario Bar in 2008. Erin represents plaintiffs from across Canada, demanding acknowledgment and compensation for the harms perpetrated or facilitated by individuals and inst...

Ron is a Partner and head of the firm’s Asset Management and Investment Funds practice. He practises in the areas of securities, corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions, with a primary focus on the asset management and venture capital industries. Ron provides integrated securities, tax and practical advice to help clients achieve their commercial objectives while enhancing investment products for Canadians. Ron advises on all aspects of fund formation, including traditional and a...

Nick Kennedy is Partner at OKT with a broad litigation and advisory practice. In addition to his Indigenous law work, which includes matters related to the interpretation of modern treaties and the Duty to Consult, Nick has experience in constitutional (especially the division of powers), administrative, anti-money laundering, contract, construction, energy and freedom of information law matters. Nick has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario, the Quebec Court of Appeal, the Supreme ...

Commended by a client as an ‘excellent lawyer’, Paul is a trial and appellate lawyer who excels at resolving complex issues across multiple practice areas. His practice focuses on commercial litigation and arbitration, judicial review, and appellate litigation, often with a regulatory or cross-border dimension. He has litigated cases involving failed hedge funds, derivatives, fraud and Ponzi schemes, arbitration-related court proceedings, conflicts of interest, shareholder dispute...

Krista Nerland is a partner at OKT. Her practice focuses on litigation related to Aboriginal rights, Aboriginal title, and treaty rights; human rights and discrimination; and advancing Indigenous jurisdiction. Krista has particular expertise in appellate litigation and has appeared at all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada. Krista holds a J.D. with honours from the University of Toronto, where she received awards for academic excellence and highest standing in constitution...

Nancy Eastman is a Partner in Fasken's Toronto office with a practice focused on securities, public mergers and acquisitions and global mining transactions. Working predominantly in the mining industry, Nancy advises a range of clients from junior mining companies to the majors, as well as strategic and private equity investors. Nancy has extensive experience structuring and negotiating option agreements, strategic alliances, earn-in and joint venture arrangements, and royalty and stream fina...

Denitza Koev is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Expropriation Law. Denitza practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Denitza Koev 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 Denitza Koev is held by other lawyers.

Megan Shortreed is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law, Labour and Employment Law and Trusts and Estates. Megan routinely represents clients in corporate, commercial, employment, civil, and administrative litigation. She argues cases involving shareholder and partnership disputes, duties of directors and employees, trusts and estates, product liability, and other complex commerci...

Dejan was called to the Ontario Bar in 2020, following the accreditation of his international legal education and training by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada’s National Committee on Accreditation. He earned his Master of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2019. Before becoming a lawyer in Ontario, Dejan was licensed as an Ontario paralegal from 2008 to 2020. He was previously called to the bar in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where he practised law until 1994. Dejan joined Devry S...

Bill has acted as strategic advisor to his clients on a wide range of work and business-related issues for over 25 years. As a senior lawyer, Bill provides practical and strategic advice to private and public sector employers in all matters related to wrongful dismissal, human rights complaints, employment standards claims, union organizing campaigns, collective bargaining, grievance arbitration and occupational health and safety. Employers and executives look to Bill for advice and direction...