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Mark practices municipal , land use planning and development law. His experience includes appearances before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (formerly the OMB) in matters concerning Growth Plan Conformity, Official Plan and Zoning Amendments, Site Plan Approval and Development Charges. He is also experienced in the negotiation and preparation of development agreements and condominium documents and drafting of municipal regulatory by-laws. Mark articled with Loopstra Nixon LLP and joined th...

Barry Rotenberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Barry, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Barry is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

As a partner at Oatley Vigmond LLP, Lara Fitzgerald-Husek brings empathy, creativity, and courtroom experience to her work with individuals and families impacted by serious injury. Based in Barrie, Ontario, Lara focuses her practice exclusively on personal injury litigation, helping clients navigate complex legal issues while pursuing accountability and meaningful compensation after life-altering events. Lara completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto before earning her ...

Sergio R. Karas, B.A., J.D. is a Canadian lawyer (Barrister and Solicitor) and a Certified Specialist in Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Law, as designated by the Law Society of Ontario. He practises Immigration Law in Toronto, Ontario, and is the founder of Karas Immigration Law Professional Corporation. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Mr. Karas has assisted hundreds of individuals and families in establishing themselves in Canada. His practice includes representing individuals, famili...

Ashley is a partner in the firm, practicing out of the Kitchener-Waterloo and Toronto offices. Ashley provides practical, proactive advice and representation to management in a variety of organizations – large and small, unionized and non-unionized, public and private sector. Ashley’s practice includes all facets of labour and employment law. It ranges from human rights, workplace investigations, occupational health and safety, employment contracts, executive compensation, and emp...

David (Dave) Ferris is a partner in the Banking and Finance Group. He has advised both lenders and borrowers in financing transactions across a wide range of industries and sectors, including mining, automotive, energy, financial services, general manufacturing, sports & entertainment, health care, technology, telecommunications, transportation and retail. His practice focuses on domestic and multi-jurisdictional corporate and commercial debt transactions and he has extensive experience s...

Alexander Rose is a partner in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group. His practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, including securities litigation; litigation relating to oppression, takeover bids, proxy contests and other types of shareholder disputes; arbitration; and restructuring and insolvency proceedings. Alex has been involved in regulatory proceedings, injunctions and complex civil matters and has assisted companies in the conduct of internal investigations. He has a...

Michael Valo is a partner at Glaholt Bowles LLP with a practice dedicated to construction and infrastructure disputes, including international arbitration and complex project litigation. He represents owners, contractors, and engineers across major infrastructure projects such as pipelines, power generation and transmission facilities, mining operations, tunneling and light rail systems, and healthcare developments. Michael regularly acts as counsel in arbitrations under ICC, UNCITRAL, and ad...

Jeff Hershenfield is a partner and Co-Head of the Capital Markets and Public Mergers & Acquisitions Group. He has a broad corporate practice with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, capital markets, corporate governance and securities, as well as general corporate and commercial law. Jeff has acted for public and private companies, private equity funds, REITs, financial institutions, investment fund managers, capital pool companies, boards of directors and special committ...

Douglas G. Gilbert’s serves as strategic advisor and advocate on behalf of many national and multinational employers. His practice focuses on collective bargaining, labour and employment litigation. He represents clients before federal and provincial labour relations boards, in arbitration proceedings and in employment and human rights claims before the courts and tribunals. In his practice, Douglas is committed to understanding and reflecting the priorities and values of all clients. H...