Erin Minuk

Sarah is a family lawyer with more than a decade of experience helping clients find solutions for challenging situations. She provides timely and practical advice and is equally able to assist clients with cohabitation agreements, marriage contracts, parenting plans, property division and support arrangements. She also frequently acts for third parties drawn into family law litigation. Sarah prides herself on understanding her clients’ unique goals and circumstances, and on providing st...

A skilled advocate who appreciates that there is no ‘one size fits all’ resolution to a family law case, Joseph prides himself on taking a tailored approach to serving his clients to ensure that their rights and interests are protected. Joseph is passionate about providing his clients with timely, efficient and cost-effective representation, with an emphasis on effective negotiation. Clients appreciate his keen attention to detail, pragmatic approach, and ability to ‘drill d...

Michael Stangarone is a partner at MacDonald & Partners LLP, where he has practiced exclusively in the area of family law since 2005. He was called to the Ontario Bar after earning his LLB at the University of Western Ontario. He regularly appears at all levels of court in Ontario, including the Ontario Court of Justice, the Superior Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal, and has developed an expertise in cases involving international child abduction. Michael’s practice includes ...

Melissa is dedicated to advocating for the rights of some of society's most vulnerable individuals, particularly the elderly. With a certification in Elder Law, Melissa's focus includes nursing home negligence , long-term care cases, and elder abuse. Based in Toronto, Ontario, she is part of the team at Howie, Sacks & Henry, where she also works extensively in personal injury litigation . Her practice covers areas such as product liability , hospital negligence, car accidents , slip and f...

Michael P. Canning is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Michael P. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Michael P. Canning 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 Michael P. Canning is held by other lawyers.

Krisztian’s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance with an emphasis on cross-border transactions, proxy contests and other contested matters, public and private financings, securities regulations and corporate governance. Clients value his ability to balance commercial and legal aspects and the broad range of his transactional experience. He has expertise in the national and international mining and oil and gas sectors and routinely acts for clients based in ...

Donna D’Andrea is a management-side labour relations and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. Donna provides practical and strategic advice to employers in all matters related to wrongful dismissal, human rights complaints, employment standards claims, union organizing campaigns, collective bargaining, grievance arbitration and occupational health and safety. Donna leads the firm’s Hospitality & Gaming Practice Group. She serves as chief spokesperson for m...

Adam Stephens is currently Chair, Disputes and sits on the firm’s Executive Committee. He was previously the Chair of the firm's Litigation Practice Group and head of the Commercial Litigation Group. Adam is an experienced commercial litigator who provides practical and strategic advice to his clients. He has extensive experience arguing cases before all levels of Ontario and federal courts and at private arbitrations. Adam’s practice encompasses a wide range of complex commercial...

Cathy serves as the Chief Executive Officer and a partner at OKT. Her practice is focused on advancing Aboriginal and treaty rights through litigation and negotiation. Cathy has represented clients in applications and actions in Ontario and Manitoba, as well as in federal court and at the Supreme Court of Canada. She has also represented Indigenous clients in proceedings and tribunals regarding election processes, labour and employment, and environmental assessment. Cathy provides negotiation...

With a focus on settlement and the best interests of the children, Nicola uses her extensive training and experience in negotiation techniques and mediation to assist her clients in meeting their goals. She also helps her clients avoid the conflict involved with prolonged and expensive court battles and enables them to reach solutions and move on with their lives. She has over 25 years of experience with a range of clients. Her legal knowledge, business background, and access to other expert ...