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Ross Macdonal deals with all types of litigation in his varied legal practice: commercial litigation, family law matters such as divorce, custody and access, estate litigation, and other civil litigation such as contract disputes. He has extensive experience with both very large and complex files and simpler more straight forward matters which can be dealt with expeditiously and economically. He sees his skills as a negotiator as of equal importance to his skills as a litigator and he appreci...

David proudly serves as the Managing Partner at Howie, Sacks & Henry . He initially held this role from 2014 to 2022 and reassumed it at the end of 2024. David distinguishes himself among personal injury lawyers through his extensive courtroom experience. For over 25 years, he has actively conducted trials and arbitrations, advocating vigorously for his clients' rights. Due to his courtroom proficiency, many personal injury law firms in Ontario seek his representation as trial counsel for...

Anna Esposito’s practice is focused exclusively on construction law, representing all players in the construction industry, including owners, contractors, subcontractors, materials suppliers, architects, engineers, other design professionals, sureties and insurers, mortgagees, trustees in bankruptcy and industry associations. Anna is also a Mediator who brings her 36 years of experience to the alternative dispute arena. As a certified specialist in construction law, Anna advises and rep...

Peter Gross is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law and Municipal Law. Peter practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Peter Gross 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 Peter Gross is held by other lawyers.

Karen Sargeant is Managing Partner of the Firm’s Ontario Region, with primary responsibility for leadership of the Firm’s Toronto and Ottawa offices. As Regional Managing Partner, Karen spearheads the region’s strategic direction, setting the highest standards for legal service delivery. Her leadership centres on fostering an environment that develops exceptional talent, promotes diversity, encourages innovation and prioritizes client service excellence. In her legal practic...

Krista Chaytor is an experienced litigator with a practice focused on business litigation.Krista has experience litigating a large number of business disputes, including those related to commercial leasing, construction, real estate, shareholder rights and remedies, and employment. Krista is adept at handling complex business litigation. She has appeared before all levels of Ontario courts, numerous tribunals and the Federal Court. Krista also has experience in alternative dispute resolution ...

Mark Halfyard is the senior appellate lawyer at Daniel Brown Law LLP , based in Toronto, Ontario. With extensive experience in the legal field, Mark focuses on Appellate Practice and Criminal Defence. He earned his B.A. in legal studies and political science from Carleton University in 2001, graduating with honors. Mark subsequently received his LL.B. cum laude from the University of Ottawa, where he completed a clerkship with the Regional Senior Judge of the Ontario Superior Court. The Law S...

A partner in the commercial litigation group, Barbara’s practice is divided three ways: Employment Law; Estates Litigation; and Commercial Litigation (which includes debtor-creditor matters and real estate disputes.) Her clients frequently include: employers; employees; owners of small and privately held businesses; land developers; insurance companies; and large financial institutions. Barbara is an experienced employment lawyer and litigator. She has represented both employers and emp...

Rachel (she, her) is a Partner in the firm’s Banking & Financial Services practice. She practised as a secured lending lawyer at a large national law firm before joining the law group of RBC Capital Markets, where she supported the derivatives solutions group. Rachel later moved to a fintech, lending to small businesses, serving as general counsel and VP, Operations (risk, credit adjudication, loan administration), and ultimately as Chief Operations Officer. Following the company&rs...

Joseph Markson ’s practice is directed to the defence of individual and corporate clients in criminal and regulatory litigation. His practice areas are criminal and regulatory law, tax evasion and white-collar crime, and the law of policing and professional discipline. He has extensive experience successfully conducting criminal and quasi-criminal trials, regulatory and professional discipline hearings, appeals, advisory work, and witness representation. Joseph was selected by his peers...