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Paul Casuccio is the Leader of the firm’s Global Commodity Tax & VAT practice group. He works exclusively in this area, providing practical solutions to client’s indirect tax questions, issues, problems and structures. Paul is a sought after expert in Canada's goods and services tax and harmonized sales tax (GST/HST), provincial sales taxes, employer health tax, land transfer taxes, as well as fuel, carbon, alcohol, tobacco and other indirect taxes. Assisting clients with indi...

David (Dave) Ferris is a partner in the Banking and Finance Group. He has advised both lenders and borrowers in financing transactions across a wide range of industries and sectors, including mining, automotive, energy, financial services, general manufacturing, sports & entertainment, health care, technology, telecommunications, transportation and retail. His practice focuses on domestic and multi-jurisdictional corporate and commercial debt transactions and he has extensive experience s...

Andrew Biderman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Asset-Based Lending Practice and Banking and Finance Law. Andrew, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Melanie D. McNaught is a partner in the firm. She joined the firm as an associate in 2003. Prior to joining the firm, Melanie clerked at the Court of Appeal for Ontario. Melanie practises in all areas of labour and employment law. She has a particular interest in civil litigation, education law, privacy and human rights. She has represented clients before all levels of court, at labour arbitration and numerous administrative tribunals, including the Ontario Labour Relations Board and the Huma...

Gary's practice extends from the prosecution of trademark applications through to litigation of intellectual property rights. He appears in the courts of the Province of Ontario, as well as the Federal Court of Canada and before the Trademark Opposition Board. Gary has thirty years' experience in the intellectual property field. He advises clients in complex licensing issues and has acted as intellectual property counsel in major corporate transactions. Gary is also involved in charitable org...

Becky Potter is a seasoned tax litigator and a partner based out of the firm’s Toronto office. Becky brings a strategic and practical approach to tax disputes, and is known for her ability to distill complex technical tax matters down to their core principles. Using her honed advocacy skills and breadth of tax knowledge, Becky has successfully represented clients at every level of court both provincially and federally, including a landmark win at the Supreme Court of Canada. In addition...

Harold is actively practicing, and he remains a preeminent leader of the family law bar. Though his official title at Niman Mamo LLP is “Counsel”, he is the lead lawyer on files in which he is involved. For those cases where Harold is not involved, the firm and the firm’s clients retain the added benefit of seeking his advice and wisdom. Named Toronto’s best divorce lawyer by Toronto Life Magazine in 2009, Harold is one of the most frequently recommended lawyers in the...

Joanna is a partner at de VRIES LITIGATION LLP with extensive experience in estates, trusts, and capacity litigation. Joanna has a keen interest in issues regarding will challenges, dependant’s support, and power of attorney disputes. She has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court and the Ontario Court of Appeal. Joanna obtained her law degree from the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University after completing a Bachelor of Arts degree at McGill University. Joanna was called to...

Steven Sofer is a partner in Gowling WLG's Toronto office, practising in the area of advocacy. He has been actively involved in securities matters and class actions for over 20 years. Steven has prosecuted cases for the Ontario Securities Commission involving insider trading and broker/dealer misconduct. Upon returning to private practice, he taught staff of various securities commissions in both of these areas. Steven has also co-ordinated internal investigations and responses to regulatory ...

Jeff Wilker focuses his practice on land use law and routinely develops novel approaches to resolve complex legal problems. The provision of top-shelf legal guidance to his clients is a hallmark of his practice. Jeff acts on cutting edge matters and prides himself on his ability to “think outside of the box.” Jeff’s practice involves all aspects of municipal and planning law, including land use litigation, expropriation, environmental and constitutional matters. He appears b...