Duncan Macgillivray

Michael Bookman joined Babin Bessner Spry LLP as an associate in 2018 and became a partner in 2022. Prior to joining the firm, Mike practiced at a global full service firm, where he acted for clients in a wide range of litigation matters involving commercial and shareholder disputes, securities, tort, and class action proceedings. Mike has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada. From 2012-2013, Mike served as a law c...

Frank Torchia is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Frank practices law in Vaughan, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Frank Torchia since 2023. 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 Frank Torchia is held by other lawyers.

Seth Zuk is a partner in the Commercial Real Estate Group at Torkin Manes LLP in Toronto, Ontario. His Real Estate Law practice focuses on the acquisition, disposition, financing, leasing, co-ownership and development of commercial, industrial and multi-family real estate properties. Seth advises developers, builders, landlords, asset managers and investors on a broad range of real estate transactions and development matters across Ontario. Acting as counsel on condominium, subdivision and pu...

Ursula Melinz is a municipal lawyer in Ottawa. As a member of our Municipal, Land Development & Expropriation team, Ursula advises and represents a full range of clients in Eastern Ontario including developers, municipalities, associations, businesses, and individual homeowners. Ursula assists clients in pursuing site-specific development matters and broad policy issues. She has extensive experience in taking raw land through the development approval process to obtain subdivision, site pl...

Martha J. Savoy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Martha J. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Martha J. Savoy 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 Martha J. Savoy is held by other lawyers.

Bonnie Roberts Jones is counsel to Hicks Morley in its Toronto office. Having practised for 25 years, she provides advice on a wide range of civil and commercial matters including executive termination advocacy, shareholder disputes, directors’ liability, defamation and contractual disputes. Bonnie has significant class action experience, having acted on a number of these unique lawsuits. Bonnie graduated from the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia in Va...

Tom Whitby’s construction litigation practice is focused primarily in the area of professional negligence. In over 25 years at Miller Thomson, Tom has litigated on behalf of architects and engineers in all types of construction claims including fee disputes, bidding and tendering claims, architectural and engineering design negligence claims, construction deficiency claims, sustainable design claims, P3 claims, and delay claims. Tom acts for general contractors in litigation involving c...

David is a nationally recognized employment law expert who focuses on the strategic, efficient, and effective resolution of workplace issues and challenges for both employers and employees. He believes that the most productive and successful work environments are those in which both employer and employee are treated with respect. This abiding belief in fairness makes him a compelling advocate in negotiations and in court, rendering David an opponent to be reckoned with. David specializes in a...

Jill Makepeace has over two decades of experience conducting criminal trials and appeals. She has represented individuals charged with a broad spectrum of criminal offences, including alleged crimes of violence and serious drug cases. A significant concentration of her trial practice is defending regulated professionals facing criminal and administrative prosecution. She has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario and New Brunswick. She also has experience before administrative tribuna...

André serves a large client base in the public, broader public and private sectors with a particular focus on health care and post-secondary education. His clients value his strategic input, practical advice and responsiveness. In addition to managing a substantial grievance arbitration practice in both official languages, André supports his vast client base by providing advice and legal representation in the context of collective agreement bargaining, preparation of employment ...