Jamie M. Wilks

Jason Saltzman is a partner in the Capital Markets and Public M&A Practice Group where he practices corporate finance and securities law, with an emphasis on securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital transactions, corporate governance and securities registration and compliance matters. He is also co-head of Gowling WLG's Israel Desk. Jason works with established and emerging companies worldwide, primarily in the technology, mining, cannabis and lif...

Martha was called to the Bar in Ontario in 1991, winning the Silver Medal and the Family Law and Advocacy Prizes. She has practised family law since her call, first in a large Bay Street firm, then at a large specialist boutique, and now with her own firm. Though Martha’s practice focuses on all aspects of family law, she has regularly advocated on behalf of same-sex couples. Martha’s work in M. v. H., Halpern, and the Same Sex Marriage Reference resulted in equal marriage and wid...

Tom Whitby’s construction litigation practice is focused primarily in the area of professional negligence. In over 25 years at Miller Thomson, Tom has litigated on behalf of architects and engineers in all types of construction claims including fee disputes, bidding and tendering claims, architectural and engineering design negligence claims, construction deficiency claims, sustainable design claims, P3 claims, and delay claims. Tom acts for general contractors in litigation involving c...

John is a partner at Sotos LLP. He is dean of the franchising, licensing and distributing bar – a recognition that caps a 40-year career acting for franchisors regionally, nationally and globally. Today, he continues to provide counsel to franchisors in all aspects of their businesses, including in franchise system or distribution chain design and implementation, system restructuring, international and domestic transactions, and franchise disclosure. He offers strategic support to franc...

Tessie Kalogeras has been working in the area of insurance litigation since her call to the bar. She is a diligent and conscientious lawyer that takes great pride in her work and in providing balanced, well-reasoned results for her clients.As a partner in the firm’s Insurance Litigation group, Tessie’s practice primarily focuses on insurance defence litigation, including first and third party claims, disputes between insurers, occupiers’ liability claims and property damage ...

Kevin J. Weber is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Gaming Law. Kevin J. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin J. Weber since 2010. 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 Kevin J. Weber is held by other lawyers.

Jacquelyn Stevens B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Sc., M.S.E.L., LL.B., is a Partner at Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP and is a Certified Specialist in Environmental Law by the Law Society of Ontario. Jacquie has significant expertise representing a wide range of clients in environmental civil litigation, defence of prosecutions by environmental regulators, and at administrative appeals and hearings. Jacquie also provides effective advice and solutions for environmental due diligence and compl...

Daniel Pugen is a partner and Chair of the Labour & Employmen t Group at Torkin Manes LLP in Toronto, Ontario. He advises and represents employers on a broad range of labour, employment and workplace matters, helping organizations address day-to-day human resources issues as well as complex workplace disputes. Daniel’s Labour and Employment Law practice includes advising employers on union certification drives, unfair labour practice complaints, collective bargaining, grievance arbi...

Kelly Eckert is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Kelly is an experienced litigator and has represented clients at all levels of Court in Ontario, including the Court of Appeal. An adept negotiator, Kelly provides her clients with pragmatic solutions to their legal challenges. When a negotiated settlement is not possible, Kelly takes a strategic approach to resolving her client's legal issues through litigation. Kelly has published several articl...

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