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Jeff Cohen is the Managing Partner of Torkin Manes LLP in Toronto, Ontario, with more than 35 years of experience advising clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters . His practice includes Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, and Venture Capital Law, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, business transactions, financings, and corporate structuring. Jeff acts for entrepreneurs, investors, private companies, high net worth individuals, and not-for-prof...

Executive Summary As a partner in the Tax and Estate Planning Group, Lindsay practises in the area of personal tax and estate planning, estate administration and estate litigation. She regularly advises her clients on a wide range of matters including wills, trusts, domestic contracts, powers of attorney, mental incompetency proceedings, court audits, estate and trust taxation and post-mortem estate planning. Lindsay has lectured extensively on tax and estate planning at the Canada Tax Confer...

Joel Sandaluk is a partner at Mamann Sandaluk LLP and a senior immigration and refugee lawyer with over 25 years of experience. Since his call to the Ontario Bar in 2000, Joel has practiced exclusively in the field of Canadian immigration and refugee law. He leads the firm’s Litigation and Enforcement Practice Group, where he represents clients in complex and high stakes matters before the Federal Court of Canada, Ontario Courts, and all divisions of the Immigration and Refugee Board of...

Michelle L. Staples is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Maritime Law and Transportation Law. Michelle, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michelle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lindsay Charles joined McLeish Orlando as a law student and following her call to the bar she was hired to the firm as an Associate Lawyer. Lindsay’s practice is devoted exclusively to plaintiffs’ personal injury and wrongful death cases, including motor vehicle collisions, occupiers’ liability, products liability, medical negligence, and disability benefits claims. Lindsay regularly appears at the Superior Court of Justice and the License Appeal Tribunal. Lindsay has been c...

Zev practices in the area of real estate and corporate commercial law and is also a member of the firm’s Compensation Committee. Zev acts for owners, developers, lenders, landlords, property and asset managers and tenants of all types of multi-residential, office, retirement home and retail properties in regards to negotiating acquisitions and sales, sophisticated commercial leases and related agreements as well as the structuring of such transactions. He also acts on behalf of Tier 1 l...

Zohaib Maladwala is a strategic and results driven litigator known for his strong work ethic, practical judgment, and commitment to securing the best outcomes for his clients. With significant experience in class action defence, product liability, consumer protection and complex commercial litigation, Zohaib works closely with clients across a range of industries including life sciences/pharmaceuticals, automotive, technology, industrial and consumer products, and professional/financial servi...

Andrew Alleyne is Vice‑Chair of Fasken’s Technology Law group for the Ontario region and focuses on technology‑driven corporate and commercial transactions. He advises clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to emerging technology businesses on the complexities of commercializing, acquiring, and implementing advanced technology solutions, including in the rapidly evolving area of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions development and usage. Andrew has deep experience with large‑scale...

Doug Bourassa is a partner in Torkin Manes LLP ’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Commercial Real Estate Groups in Toronto, Ontario. His practice focuses on Corporate and Commercial Litigation, real estate litigation, mortgage enforcement proceedings, and complex business disputes. Doug regularly appears before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and has acted as counsel in appellate matters before the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. Doug advises finan...

Jeff is not only a Partner and owner of Neinstein, but also one of its creators. As the Head of the Personal Injury Group, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s identity and operations, overseeing a dedicated team of lawyers and staff focused on supporting trauma victims. His leadership is instrumental in driving the firm’s personal injury business and success. Through his leadership, he has helped the firm develop a reputation as leaders in the industry. A commanding pres...