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Neil is the Chair of Torkin Manes' Health Professionals Group. He acts for both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of legal disputes including contracts, torts, employment law and personal injury. Neil is particularly experienced in providing counsel to and litigating on behalf of not-for-profit and charitable corporations. He has a large number of reported decisions to his credit; however, his practice is particularly focused on health law and he is one of the few lawyers certified by Th...

Regularly sought out by corporate bodies and insurers to handle and defuse complex and sensitive disputes, Larry Reimer is one of Blaney McMurtry’s established partners. Concentrating in areas of challenging property, casualty and commercial litigation, Larry has particular expertise in sports law, product liability, environmental and construction claims, and sensitive matters, including sexual abuse and harassment, involving public and private associations. With over 25 years of litiga...

As a trusted advisor for clients navigating business disputes, Michael is known for his practical approach and calm demeanour through high-stakes and often difficult situations. Commended by a judge for conducting “highly focused and effective examinations”, he has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario and regularly acts for clients in mediations and arbitrations. Michael acts for both public and privately held companies, with an emphasis on contractual disputes, franchis...

Andy Chan is Managing Partner of the Vaughan and Markham offices of Miller Thomson LLP. He is also chair of the International Business Transactions Group. Andy’s specialized global cross-border practice includes providing counsel to international and domestic clients on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, investments, structurings and financings. Andy is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for outstanding contributions to Canada. He was also named Leading Ca...

Sara Mainville has been a member of the Ontario bar (2005) and she is a member of the BC bar (2022) with specific matter approvals to practice in Nunavut and Quebec. Sara has a Management/Public Administration degree (Lethbridge) and a Bachelor of Laws from Queen’s University. She has a LLM from the University of Toronto and an Advanced Negotiations certificate from Harvard University, and a Certificate in Entertainment Law (Osgoode PD). Recently, Sara completed a weeklong course at the...

David’s practice focuses on insurance coverage disputes involving Property & Casualty and Specialty lines (with particular emphasis on Cyber and Technology insurance). David has extensive dispute resolution experience both as a litigator in trial and appellate courts as well as in mediation, arbitration and negotiation. His advice is regularly sought by Canadian, American and Lloyd’s insurers. David is a member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Defence Lawyers, and he ...

Brendan Bowles is devoted to providing first rate client service and advice. Since joining the firm in 1998 he has specialized in the practice of construction law. He is fortunate to be supported at Glaholt Bowles by a team of outstanding support staff, students, associates, and partners, all of whom share his dedication to client service and excellence in the practice of construction law. Brendan has experience as team leader in all manner of construction related disputes and contract issues...

Doug Bourassa is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Doug practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Doug Bourassa 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 Doug Bourassa is held by other lawyers.

Andy is a senior member of the firm’s finance practice. His practice is focused on asset-based financing transactions . He has extensive experience acting for funders and sellers in connection with private securitization transactions. He is also actively involved in the structuring, documentation and negotiation of financing transactions for lessors and lenders in the field of asset/equipment finance and leasing. He began his career in this industry by working with a major Canadian char...

Laurie is a partner in our Family Law Group, acting in disputes involving high incomes and significant property. Her practice also includes mediation and arbitration. She appears in Courts at both the trial and appellate levels. Between 2010 and 2012, Laurie was elected as the 63rd Treasurer (President) of The Law Society of Upper Canada, the regulator governing all lawyers and paralegals in Ontario. She was only the third woman since the Law Society was founded in 1797 to hold this office. T...