James G. "Jim" Rumball

Stuart Brotman is Co-Leader of the firm's Insolvency and Restructuring Group. Acting in all nature of insolvency proceedings, Stuart assists clients in bankruptcy, receivership and restructuring under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCCA), the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act , the Canada Business Corporations Act and the Winding-up and Restructuring Act . Stuart has considerable cross-border experience, having advised clients under the CCAA and Chapter 15 of the United States Bankrupt...

Susan Metzler’s practice encompasses both commercial and personal litigation. She has represented clients at all levels of court throughout Ontario and in other provinces. Susan’s personal litigation practice includes defence for institutions against whom claims are made regarding members or employees who allegedly abuse others physically, sexually, or emotionally, a variety of issues related to educational institutions and family and estate matters, divorce and separation. Her co...

Karen Vigmond is a Barrie, Ontario lawyer who has deep roots in the community she serves. Born and raised in Barrie, she is proud to practise law close to home as a partner at Oatley Vigmond LLP, a firm recognized for its work in personal injury litigation across Ontario. Karen joined Oatley Vigmond LLP in 2013 as an associate and has continued to build a respected practice serving clients throughout Simcoe County and beyond. Karen earned her Bachelor of Arts from Queen’s University and...

With a practice spanning Canada and the US, Simon focuses on commercial and corporate litigation, directors’ and officers’ liability, securities litigation, class actions, and professional negligence. Simon represents a broad range of clients, including various regulated professionals, directors and officers, oppressed shareholders, and public and private companies. Simon delivers results, both in and out of the courtroom. He has a robust trial and appellate practice, appearing re...

Romaana Shariff is the founding Managing Partner of Shariff & Associates . She has a comprehensive family law practice with experience in all matters related to divorce and separation, including parenting issues, child and spousal support, and property division. She also assists clients with Wills preparation and creating powers of attorney. Romaana is a solution-oriented family lawyer who believes in fostering a positive solicitor-client relationship and working to achieve the best possi...

Rated by Martindale-Hubbell as AV-Preeminent (highest rating) in litigation, commercial law and regulatory law, named one of Canada’s top 50 trial lawyers by Benchmark Litigation, listed in The Best Lawyers in Canada and Chambers Canada, Andrew has extensive trial and appellate experience before all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada. Andrew is regularly chosen by nationally-recognized corporations, institutions and individuals to assist in complex commercial, regula...

Patrick Duffy is a partner and Co-Head of the Projects & Infrastructure Group. His practice focuses on project development that includes municipal and planning law, environmental permitting and litigation, energy regulation, and Indigenous engagement. He is highly sought after for his considerable experience with environmental assessments and other regulatory approvals in a variety of sectors, including renewable and non-renewable electricity generation, electricity transmission, mining, ...

Esi Codjoe provides pragmatic and solutions focused legal advice to employers and employees, in both non-unionized and unionized private and public sector workplaces. That work includes assisting regulated professional organizations and regulated professionals with their unique employment, regulatory and governance needs. Esi conducts workplace investigations, reviews, and assessments for both large and small employers. Her experience as a former adjudicator, including as a Vice Chair at the ...

Nathalie graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology in 1999. She received her J.D. from New York Law School in 2002 and was called to the bar in New York in 2003. Nathalie practiced real estate litigation in New York City for several years until she returned to Ontario and was called to the bar in 2006. She articled with the firm and became a partner in 2011. Nathalie’s practice includes commercial general liability/occupier’s liability/munic...

Lisa Goodfellow is a trusted adviser to employers on a wide range of employment and labour relations matters, including executive compensations and contracts, wrongful dismissal actions, human rights, workplace investigations, employment standards, certification applications, collective bargaining, unfair labour practice complaints, grievance arbitrations, injunctions, and protection of proprietary information. Lisa guides her clients through complex and ever-changing labour and employment la...