Dean D. Paquette

A Partner in the firm, Sheryl joined Sullivan Mahoney LLP in 2019. In her employment practice, Sheryl provides timely strategic advice and perspective on all aspects of the employment relationship provincially and federally, including recommending and assisting in implementing effective measures to expediently manage and proactively address all types of workplace issues, negotiations and disputes. This includes negotiating executive compensation packages and employment contracts; drafting and...

John Durdan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Technology Law. John practices law in Kitchener, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized John Durdan 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 John Durdan is held by other lawyers.

Jonathan Dye is a partner at Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP. Recognized as one of the leading lawyers in his field, he primarily litigates and advises clients on a range of issues such as wrongful dismissals, workplace human rights, employment standards, recruitment and dismissals, employment contracts and employment issues in corporate transactions. He has appeared as lead counsel in cases before the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and Divisional Court, the...

Francesca Rollo is a Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at Ross & McBride . Francesca is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Francesca, who practices law in Hamilton, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Francesca is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. With over two decades of exclusive practice...

David Petras is a partner in the firm's Waterloo Region office. His practice focuses on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions; debt and equity financing; licensing, distribution and strategic alliance arrangements; and electronic commerce and Internet issues. David’s clients include software developers, Internet-related companies, advanced manufacturers, computer products distributors, financial institutions, auto parts manufacturers, medical products companies and alternat...

Hassan Chaudhary is a partner at Ross & McBride LLP in Hamilton, Ontario, practising in the areas of corporate law, business law , real estate law , and charities and not-for-profit law . Hassan advises businesses, entrepreneurs, lenders, borrowers, charities, and not-for-profit organizations on a broad range of legal and commercial matters. His corporate and business law practice includes the purchase and sale of businesses, corporate reorganizations, shareholder and commercial agreement...

Sean Jackson is lawyer and partner in the Labour & Employment Law and Human Rights Law Groups at Ross & McBride . Sean is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Sean's practice encompasses a wide variety of employment law matters including drafting and negotiating employment contracts, advising employees on employment and human rights matters, and employment litigation.

Kevin Fernandes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Kevin practices law in Burlington, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin Fernandes since 2026. 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 Kevin Fernandes is held by other lawyers.

Rosa Lupo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Leasing Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Rosa practices law in Kitchener, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Rosa Lupo 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 Rosa Lupo is held by other lawyers.

Tom Hunter is a partner in the firm's Waterloo Region office and practises in the area of corporate, commercial and technology law. He also serves as co-chair of the Firm's National Technology Law Practice Group and is the former department head of the Waterloo Region Business Law Group. His particular areas of focus include assisting entrepreneurs and owner operators with startup and growth oriented companies, mergers and acquisitions, financing and all aspects of technology commercialization.