Hailey Abramsky

Brian joined Zarek Taylor Grossman Hanrahan LLP in 2009 and was admitted into the partnership in 2015. He is a co-chair of the Special Investigations practice group. Brian graduated with distinction from the University of Toronto in 2002 with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Biology. He completed his law degree at the University of Western Ontario in 2005 and was called to the Bar in 2006. Brian's primary practice encompasses all areas of automobile insurance defence litigation includi...

David is a trusted advisor who is known for his unique ability to cut through the noise, develop an effective strategy and achieve the desired outcome. No stranger to the courtroom, David has represented clients in numerous trials, applications, appeals, mediations and arbitrations. Although he is respected for his willingness to “fight” when necessary, clients appreciate David’s ability to recognize when a negotiated resolution best serves their interests. David’s pra...

Karen is an experienced trial lawyer with a focus on jury trials – her record speaks for herself, she has had tremendous success securing acquittals for clients in jury trials for all types of offences including first and second-degree murder prosecutions. She has also won acquittals in judge alone trials, including a first-degree murder. Though she has defended nearly every criminal charge known to law, she specializes in complex prosecutions involving allegations of firearms possessio...

George is a partner with Thomson Rogers and his practice is devoted to litigation with an emphasis on matrimonial litigation and matters involving commercial disputes. George has co-authored a number of articles for use in continuing legal education seminars and is a regular contributor speaker at continuing legal education seminars having spoken at seminars conducted by the Law Society of Ontario, the National Judicial Institute, Osgoode Professional Development and the Advocates’ Soci...

Koker Christensen is Co-Leader of Fasken’s Financial Services Group and has over 20 years’ experience helping financial services businesses achieve their business objectives. His practice focusses on corporate, transactional, and regulatory matters for insurers, insurance intermediaries, banks, credit unions, payments businesses, and fintechs. Koker’s areas of expertise include mergers and acquisitions (M&A), reinsurance transactions, corporate reorganizations, establish...

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...

Jonathan has worked as a litigator since his call to the bar in 2000. He focuses his practice exclusively on advocacy, trials and arbitration matters. Jonathan became partner of a highly regarded civil litigation firm in 2008 and was managing partner of that firm between 2008 - 2013. Jonathan joined the ZTGH partnership in 2020. Jonathan has a special interest in jury trials and Estate Litigation matters and he is co-chair of the Estate Litigation practice group. Jonathan also works with insu...

Stephen is a strategic and fearless advocate in the courtroom. He is known for his ability to diffuse highly-charged situations so that cooler heads can prevail when resolving contentious family law matters through mediation, arbitration or litigation. Recognizing that every client is different, Stephen effectively adapts his approach to their unique wants, needs, and circumstances to ensure their best interests are protected. As a partner at Epstein Cole, Stephen’s practice focuses on ...

Maria Holder is an experienced real estate partner who advises clients on a broad range of commercial real estate transactions, with a focus on complex acquisitions and dispositions, joint-ventures and financings. With 15 plus years of practicing in this space, she is focused on the business objectives of clients and is sought out for her experience and her practical advice. Maria acts on behalf of several of the largest real estate investors and developers in Canada, which includes pension f...

Vera is a Partner and Vice-Chair of the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group in Ontario. She is an experienced litigator and provides practical advice and representation to clients in commercial and civil litigation matters, with a focus on class actions and complex business disputes. Vera is recognized as a leading class actions lawyer. She has represented clients in significant cases addressing groundbreaking legal issues and has appeared at trial and appellate courts across...