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Mark leads Miller Thomson’s insurance practice and oversees the defence, coverage, policy drafting and corporate and captive insurance practice at the firm. With over 35 years of representing Lloyd’s of London syndicates, Mark specialises in construction-related professional indemnity defence as well as a E&O defences of a wide range of professionals including insurance brokers, MGA operators, engineers, architects, lawyers, insurance agents and financial professionals on matt...

Louisa Pontrelli practises intellectual property law with an emphasis on pharmaceutical patent litigation. She has particular experience in matters affecting the innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, including infringement and validity opinions, subsequent entry biologics, infringement and impeachment actions and proceedings under the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations. During her graduate studies she investigated the molecular and cellular biology of lipopr...

Michael B. McWilliams is a partner at Loopstra Nixon LLP and the head of the firm’s Commercial and Construction Litigation Group. He is a skilled and experienced advocate passionate about helping clients solve their litigation problems effectively and affordably. Michael works with lawyers and support professionals dedicated to providing outstanding representation and excellent client service. Michael practices in commercial and construction litigation and has appeared in all levels of ...

Jeffrey Alpert is a partner in the Banking & Financial Services Group at Torkin Manes LLP in Toronto, Ontario. His practice focuses on banking and finance law, with an emphasis on representing banks, financial institutions, and other lenders in bilateral and syndicated loan transactions. With more than four decades of experience, Jeffrey advises institutional and private lenders, as well as borrowers, on a broad range of commercial financing matters. His work includes commercial loan tran...

Chris Pigott is a partner in the Litigation and Labour groups. His practice focuses on disputes and advisory work in labour, human rights, and public law matters. Chris represents some of Canada’s leading employers in their most consequential cases. Chris is a talented litigator who acts for clients in arbitrations, tribunal proceedings, and before the Courts. He routinely acts in judicial reviews, appeals, and other complex litigation arising from labour, human rights, and public law d...

Karen is an experienced trial lawyer with a focus on jury trials – her record speaks for herself, she has had tremendous success securing acquittals for clients in jury trials for all types of offences including first and second-degree murder prosecutions. She has also won acquittals in judge alone trials, including a first-degree murder. Though she has defended nearly every criminal charge known to law, she specializes in complex prosecutions involving allegations of firearms possessio...

Nancy Eastman is a Partner in Fasken's Toronto office with a practice focused on securities, public mergers and acquisitions and global mining transactions. Working predominantly in the mining industry, Nancy advises a range of clients from junior mining companies to the majors, as well as strategic and private equity investors. Nancy has extensive experience structuring and negotiating option agreements, strategic alliances, earn-in and joint venture arrangements, and royalty and stream fina...

R. Ian Macdonald is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Competition / Antitrust Law. R. Ian practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized R. Ian Macdonald since 2019. 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 R. Ian Macdonald is held by other lawyers.

Darren Lund’s practice is focused on a range of estate planning, estate administration, and private client service matters. Darren regularly assists clients with complex multiple will planning, family trusts, alter ego and joint partner trusts, marriage contracts, business succession, estate freezes, charitable gift and tax planning, planning for individuals with disabilities, cross-border planning, powers of attorney, and estate planning aspects of assisted reproduction and posthumous ...

A recognized leader and advocate, Carissa Tanzola is committed to delivering strategic business solutions while navigating legal challenges with integrity and efficiency. As the current Managing Partner of the Firm, she leads with innovation and passion, driving success for both her clients and the firm Carissa provides employers with expert legal guidance and representation for complex workplace issues. Her practice has a special focus in workplace health and safety, workers’ compensat...