Ian Caines

Michael is a skilled and strategic litigator, negotiator, and problem solver who provides tactical, sensible, and proactive advice to his clients. He meticulously prepares clients for mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and trials, taking the necessary time to explain the finer details of each case. He is experienced in dealing with cases at all levels of court, including the Divisional Court, the Ontario Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada. As a partner at Epstein Cole, Michael&...

A strong advocate, Andrew has litigated a wide range of commercial litigation matters, including corporate governance, shareholder disputes, and contract litigation with particular expertise in real estate disputes and employment matters. He also has significant experience in insolvency and restructuring matters. Praised by a client for having his submissions ‘very well received by judges’, Andrew regularly appears before the Ontario courts, including the Court of Appeal and the T...

Joanna Vince, B.Sc. (Hons.), J.D., is a Partner and Certified Specialist in Environmental Law by the Law Society of Ontario at Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP. Joanna has significant expertise assisting clients with environmental approvals and permits for developments and industry. Joanna advises industry, conservation authorities, governments and crown corporations, Inuit groups, tribunals and land claims organizations on environmental law matters. Joanna helps clients navigate ...

Craig Rix is Hicks Morley’s Managing Partner and is a labour and employment lawyer in the firm’s Toronto office. Craig’s practice is dedicated to change management, collective bargaining negotiations and rights arbitration advocacy in both the public and private sectors. Craig is an advocate, negotiator, relationship-builder and problem-solver. Applying a broad skill base forged through experience at the bargaining table, the boardroom table and an early career leave as a se...

Kayla Kwinter is a partner in the Litigation Group and Co-Chair of the Construction Law Group at Torkin Manes LLP in Toronto, Ontario. She advises participants across the construction industry at every stage of a project, including drafting and negotiating contracts, addressing issues that arise during construction, and representing clients in litigation and dispute resolution matters. Kayla’s Construction Law practice includes acting for real estate developers, general contractors, sub...

An exceptional litigator with ‘all the elements of a good lawyer’, Crawford combines expertise with strategy to represent clients in corporate and commercial litigation, regulation, securities, professional liability, energy proceedings, insurance, competition litigation, public and administrative law, with substantial expertise in class actions. He has significant experience engaging complex disputes that demand subject-matter experience involving specialized and highly regulated...

David Golden is a partner in Torkin Manes LLP ’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group and Chair of the firm’s Health Care Facilities Group in Toronto, Ontario. His practice focuses on Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Health Care Law , with experience handling a broad range of civil, commercial, and regulatory matters for businesses, organizations, and professionals. With nearly four decades of litigation experience, David represents clients before all levels of court, ...

Angela Rae represents employers in all aspects of labour and employment law, including negotiations, arbitrations, labour board proceedings and actions for wrongful dismissal. In addition, she has represented clients in workers’ compensation, human rights, employment standards and pay equity matters. Angela has written and lectured on all aspects of labour and employment law and is a regular speaker at events hosted by a number of legal education organizations. She is a former member of...

Dirk Van de Kamer’s labour and employment law practice is concentrated on representing management. Dirk advises employers on a broad range of topics that include matters relating to the interpretation and administration of collective agreements, as well as human rights, employment standards, occupational health and safety, and wrongful dismissal matters. Dirk has appeared as counsel in grievance and interest arbitrations as well as proceedings in other administrative forums and the cour...

Darrell P. March is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Darrell P. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Darrell P. March 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 Darrell P. March is held by other lawyers.