Brianne Westland

Kevin enjoys practising law and loves the challenges of civil litigation. He has broad experience in all aspects of insurance claims litigation, including personal injury, products liability, property losses, professional negligence, class proceedings, and coverage disputes. He is an expert in handling first-party accident benefits claims and disputes between insurers (loss transfer and priority disputes). Kevin is proud to assist many of the firm’s longstanding clients with tailored, p...

Annamaria Enenajor is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law, Appellate Practice, Cannabis Law, Criminal Defence and Professional Malpractice Law. Annamaria practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Annamaria Enenajor since 2022. 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 Annamaria...

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

Sandra E. Dawe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Sandra E. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Sandra E. Dawe 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 Sandra E. Dawe is held by other lawyers.

Lauren is a partner at Beard Winter LLP and a member of the firm’s Insurance Litigation group. Lauren began her practice in insurance defence litigation in 2000 upon her call to the bar. She continues to practice in the insurance defence field and has focused her practice on motor vehicle accident cases, nursing home litigation, institutional sexual liability and occupiers’ liability disputes. She has proven successful on numerous summary judgment motions and has appeared before t...

Susan Metzler’s practice encompasses both commercial and personal litigation. She has represented clients at all levels of court throughout Ontario and in other provinces. Susan’s personal litigation practice includes defence for institutions against whom claims are made regarding members or employees who allegedly abuse others physically, sexually, or emotionally, a variety of issues related to educational institutions and family and estate matters, divorce and separation. Her co...

Dave co-leads Fasken’s National Banking and Finance Group and co-chairs one of the Firm’s longest (more than 150 years) marquee client relationships. Dave has practiced exclusively in the area of banking and finance for over 20 years, representing lenders and borrowers in connection with complex corporate and commercial debt financings in Canada and abroad. He has extensive experience leading transactions within a broad range of industries and is particularly active in leveraged f...

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

Experienced Family Law Practitioner. Called to the Ontario Bar in 1995. Graduate of Bishop's University 1988 .University of Windsor Law School (1993) Known for attention to detail and thorough preparation of materials used in litigation, mediation or arbitration to achieve successful resolution. Committed to resolving matters efficiently, fairly and without having to resort to litigation. Thorough and persuasive in court, when litigation is required. Avid downhill skier, water-skier and trave...

M. Elena Hoffstein, FEA, has a practice focused in all areas of estate planning, family business succession planning, corporate reorganization both pre and post mortem planning. She also advises on cross border and international matters, will, trusts and marriage contracts. Elena is also a recognized leader in charity law advising both charities and donors on effective legislative, tax and regulatory matters and on tax effective charitable gifting. Elena frequently advises clients on family b...