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Robert Brush is recognized as one of Canada’s leading securities and corporate commercial litigation lawyers. In addition to being recognized as Securities Litigation Lawyer of the Year for 2020 by Benchmark Litigation , Robert has been recognized by Lexpert as one of the Top 500 Lawyers in Canada and has been featured in the Lexpert Special Edition on Canada’s Leading Litigation Lawyers. He has also been recognized as a leading corporate commercial litigator by Best Lawyers in Ca...

One of Canada’s leading litigators, Gillian is renowned for her empathy, fearless advocacy, and dedication to her clients. Gillian maintains a diverse civil litigation practice involving administrative and public law, professional liability (as preferred counsel for LAWPRO), health law, employment law, and general commercial litigation. Most notably, Gillian is one of Canada’s leading experts in gender-based violence and frequently takes on cases involving sexual assault, abuse, h...

Adam Bata is a member of Miller Thomson’s Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Law Groups. Adam primarily spends his time advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, corporate governance and other general corporate matters. In addition to advising clients on M&A, Adam’s practice focuses corporate structuring, including advising clients on corporate formation and key corporate governance matters such as the preparation of shareholders agreements and partne...

Frank Torchia is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Frank practices law in Vaughan, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Frank Torchia since 2023. 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 Frank Torchia is held by other lawyers.

Julia acts for and provides advice to a range of corporate and individual clients in all manner of civil, commercial, and administrative proceedings, including professionals, statutory officers, shareholders, and directors and officers. She has a robust regulatory and administrative law practice assisting municipal integrity commissioners, athletes, university students, and regulated professionals accused of misconduct. A tried and tested advocate, Julia has acted as lead counsel on trials in...

Vera is a Partner and Vice-Chair of the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group in Ontario. She is an experienced litigator and provides practical advice and representation to clients in commercial and civil litigation matters, with a focus on class actions and complex business disputes. Vera is recognized as a leading class actions lawyer. She has represented clients in significant cases addressing groundbreaking legal issues and has appeared at trial and appellate courts across...

Justin Safayeni is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law, Appellate Practice and Defamation and Media Law. Justin practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Justin Safayeni since 2021. 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 Justin Safayeni is held by other lawyers.

Boris W. Zayachkowski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Leasing Law. Boris W. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Boris W. Zayachkowski 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 Boris W. Zayachkowski is held by other lawyers.

Alan G. James is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Private Funds Law. Alan G. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Alan G. James 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 Alan G. James is held by other lawyers.

Richard Austin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Information Technology Law, Privacy and Data Security Law and Technology Law. Richard practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Richard Austin since 2014. 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 Richard Austin is held by other lawyers.