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

David practises in the areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Finance. He has been named by Best Lawyers® as one of the best lawyers in Canada in the practice area of Corporate Law. He handles all manner of M&A , Private Equity and Debt transactions with an emphasis on: private company sales and divestitures; middle-market company mergers and acquisitions; and the Canadian component of institutional fund purchases and divestitures. David has also developed an a...

Alex specializes in matters related to capacity, guardianship, and power of attorney. He has often been appointed as counsel for individuals alleged to be incapable in high-conflict capacity-related disputes, showcasing his dedication to the rights of vulnerable individuals. Alex serves as the co-CPD liaison for the Elder Law Section and is a member-at-large of the OBA Trusts and Estates Section Executives of the Ontario Bar Association. Additionally, he is an active member of the Mental Heal...

John Mastoras is a senior partner in our Canadian employment and labour law group, and acts exclusively for employers. He is known to clients as a passionate and dedicated labour lawyer. He regularly litigates and provides strategic advice in connection with labour arbitrations, labour relations board disputes, collective bargaining negotiations, human rights proceedings, occupational health and safety charges, workplace insurance, labour injunctions and common law employment actions. His pra...

Barry Kuretzky focuses his practice in employment and labour law, and represents many of Canada’s largest companies. He regularly advises and represents clients at all stages of the employment relationship, from hiring to termination. His practice includes wrongful dismissal litigation, unjust dismissals pursuant to the Canada Labour Code, employment standards adjudications, human rights, including disability and accommodation matters, sexual harassment, general harassment, breach of fi...

Brendan Ruddick is a Toronto-based lawyer at Loopstra Nixon LLP whose practice focuses on Municipal Law, land use planning, and development law . He advises public and private sector clients across Ontario, including municipalities, developers, corporations, public utilities, power generators, and individual property owners. Brendan provides counsel on a wide range of municipal and planning matters, including development approvals, municipal governance, official plan and zoning by-law appeals...

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

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

Timothy Squire is one of Canada's leading life sciences industry practitioners. With his extensive regulatory and commercialization experience, Tim has become a trusted advisor to stakeholders in the drug, medical device, natural health product, cosmetic and food industries in Canada and from around the world. Tim’s practice is devoted to the Life Sciences industry, and he is the Co-Leader of the firm's International Life Sciences Industry Group. He adds substantial bench strength given...

Stephen is a Partner in Minden Gross LLP's Commercial Leasing Group and is Chair of the department. His practice focuses on commercial matters with an emphasis on complex commercial leasing and commercial real estate matters. Stephen acts for many of Canada’s largest and most well known developers, property and asset managers, and retail chains. Stephen has been retained as an arbitrator on numerous commercial leasing issues including: rent arbitrations, land value arbitrations, land va...