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Lorne H. Saltman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Lorne H., who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lorne H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Patrick Corney is a Partner in the Restructuring & Insolvency group at Miller Thomson LLP. Pat advises and acts for a wide range of clients regarding financial restructuring and insolvency matters, including some of the largest and most complex restructurings in Canada and related litigation. Pat has worked with clients from diverse industries, including steel, technology, retail, cannabis, and energy.

Ian J. Roland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Labour and Employment Law. Ian J., who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ian J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nadine Zacks is a labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. She provides advice and representation to employers on a wide range of labour and employment issues including grievance arbitrations, wrongful dismissals, employment standards, employment contracts, human rights and accommodation, disability management, and occupational health and safety. Nadine regularly appears before tribunals, arbitrators, mediators and courts to advocate for her clients. When not litig...

Howard’s practice focuses on estate litigation, in-person and online mediation and arbitration of estates disputes, and all aspects of estate planning and administration. In addition to a busy estate litigation and mediation practice, Howard advises on wills and powers of attorney to middle and high net-worth individuals. Howard is passionate about the law. He has been Adjunct Professor of the Estates and Estate Litigation courses at Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto since 1992, and ha...

Karen Sargeant is Managing Partner of the Firm’s Ontario Region, with primary responsibility for leadership of the Firm’s Toronto and Ottawa offices. As Regional Managing Partner, Karen spearheads the region’s strategic direction, setting the highest standards for legal service delivery. Her leadership centres on fostering an environment that develops exceptional talent, promotes diversity, encourages innovation and prioritizes client service excellence. In her legal practic...

Marie Garneau is a partner in the Banking & Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions Groups. She has acted for numerous lenders and borrowers on a wide range of domestic and cross-border financing transactions including leveraged buyouts, asset-based loans, debt, mezzanine and structured financings. Marie has also acted for creditors, debtors and monitors in commercial insolvencies and restructurings. She is also a member of the Associates’ Committee in the Toronto office.

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...

For over 30 years, trade unions have relied on Steven Barrett to represent their interests, and the interests of their members, in all types of legal proceedings. Grievance and interest arbitration, labour relations board applications, collective bargaining – Steven does it all and makes it look easy. That’s why a member of parliament once referred to Steven as “the Wayne Gretzky of labour law”. From protecting the scope of bargaining unit work, to challenging discipli...

Elizabeth is a partner of Lerners LLP who has practiced civil litigation since being called to the bar in 1995. Her work focuses on claims arising out of sexual and physical abuse. Her experience also extends to discrimination and harassment claims, professional negligence, health and employment-related matters, and commercial disputes. She has acted in a number of significant cases, including the public inquiry into water safety in Walkerton, Ontario on behalf of the Medical Officer of Healt...