Jacqueline D. Shinfield

John’s practice is in corporate and commercial litigation, and includes contract disputes, real estate litigation, shareholder remedies, fiduciary obligations, insolvency and class actions. He has appeared before all levels of trial and appellate courts and before domestic and international arbitral tribunals. A significant percentage of his practice is in the Ontario Commercial Court. He has also represented members of the National Hockey League in salary arbitrations with their player...

Alessia Petricone Westwood is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Alessia Petricone practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Alessia Petricone Westwood since 2027. 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 Alessia Petricone Westwood is held by other lawyers.

Ryan was called to the Ontario Bar in 2010 and joined Carters as an associate lawyer, becoming a partner in 2018 with a practice focus of providing corporate and tax advice to charities and non-profit organizations concerning incorporation, ongoing corporate compliance, anti-spam compliance, registration of charities, audits and internal appeals with Canada Revenue Agency, as well as the amalgamation and merger of charities. Ryan has been recognized as a leading expert in charity and not-for-...

Joel P. Rochon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Class Action Litigation and Product Liability Law. Joel P. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Joel P. Rochon since 2024. 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 Joel P. Rochon is held by other lawyers.

Luisa Ritacca is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law and Sports Law. Luisa practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Luisa Ritacca since 2016. 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 Luisa Ritacca is held by other lawyers.

Frank is a senior litigator in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. He is a strategic counsel for his clients, and has significant courtroom and hearing experience representing clients in complex and high-profile cases. Frank represents his clients as a close and long-term advisor, and as a highly skilled advocate on their most important and challenging cases. Frank has particular expertise in arguing judicial review and appeals, and in litigation relating to the following: employment dispute...

Lorne H. Saltman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Lorne H. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Lorne H. Saltman since 2022. 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 Lorne H. Saltman is held by other lawyers.

Denise Baker is Chair of WeirFoulds LLP. Her practice focuses on municipal and land use planning issues and related litigation. She has acted on behalf of municipalities, private landowners and resident groups. She predominantly advises landowners and municipalities with respect to land use planning and development matters including municipal finance matters, Planning Act applications and appeals and Heritage Act matters. Denise appears regularly before municipal councils, Committees of Adjus...

David M. Golden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Health Care Law. David M. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized David M. Golden since 2021. 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 David M. Golden is held by other lawyers.

Noah Kochman is a founding partner at Donovan Kochman LLP. His practice is focused on estates and trusts litigation as well as commercial litigation matters in Ontario. He regularly represents clients before the Court in power of attorney disputes, dependant support claims, will challenges, and other complex estates and trusts disputes. He is a fierce advocate for his clients in the courtroom, a skilled negotiator, and a thoughtful advisor. Noah's professional peers voted to recognize Noah as...