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John Mastoras is a senior partner in our Canadian employment and labour law group, and acts exclusively for employers. He is known to clients as a passionate and dedicated labour lawyer. He regularly litigates and provides strategic advice in connection with labour arbitrations, labour relations board disputes, collective bargaining negotiations, human rights proceedings, occupational health and safety charges, workplace insurance, labour injunctions and common law employment actions. His pra...

Barbara R.C. Doherty is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Barbara R.C. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Barbara R.C. Doherty 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 Barbara R.C. Doherty is held by other lawyers.

Paul Davis is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Class Action Litigation, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Securities Law. Paul litigates class actions and complex commercial cases. He has appeared at all levels of court in Ontario, British Columbia, in domestic and international arbitrations, and before various tribunals. In his class actions practice, Paul represents both plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving product liability, copyright, employ...

Krista Chaytor is an experienced litigator with a practice focused on business litigation.Krista has experience litigating a large number of business disputes, including those related to commercial leasing, construction, real estate, shareholder rights and remedies, and employment. Krista is adept at handling complex business litigation. She has appeared before all levels of Ontario courts, numerous tribunals and the Federal Court. Krista also has experience in alternative dispute resolution ...

Kimberly N. Knight is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law and Medical Negligence. Kimberly N. practices law in London, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Kimberly N. Knight since 2026. 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 Kimberly N. Knight is held by other lawyers.

Nader R. Hasan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice, Administrative and Public Law, Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Criminal Defence and Privacy and Data Security Law. Nader R. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Nader R. Hasan since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflect...

Mercedes is a lawyer and founding partner of PBP Lawyers. She has extensive litigation experience, having represented clients before a range of administrative tribunals and at all levels of court in Ontario, Federal Court and the Supreme Court of Canada. Her practice is diverse and includes mental health and capacity law, elder law, Charter litigation, civil actions, coroners’ inquests, guardianship proceedings, disability and accommodation disputes, and victim representation in crimina...

Melanie J. Webb is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Criminal Defence. Melanie J. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Melanie J. Webb 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 Melanie J. Webb is held by other lawyers.

Aaron Murray is one of the founding partners of Leone Murray LLP. He handles a wide variety of personal injury and civil litigation cases. Aaron has trial experience in jury and non-jury settings. He has successfully argued numerous Divisional and Superior Court matters. This has included the conduct of long and document intensive jury trials, resulting in successful results for his clients. Aaron handles a full variety of personal injury and civil litigation claims for his clients and he con...

Erica Tait is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Erica practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Erica Tait 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 Erica Tait is held by other lawyers.