Jessica Braude

Troy is a partner practising corporate and securities law, with a particular emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, corporate finance and corporate governance mandates. Representing a number of public and private companies in a broad spectrum of industries, including manufacturing, automotive, food and consumer goods, technology and natural resources, Troy seeks to provide pragmatic advice to clients after developing a thorough understanding of their industry a...

Hugh Christie is the managing partner of Ogletree Deakins’ Toronto office. He provides commercial and public sector clients with advice on all elements of employment law, from pre-hiring through recruitment, drafting agreements, benefit plans and policies, discipline, promotion, succession planning, termination and post-employment obligations. Hugh deals with employment issues arising out of restructuring of the workplace as a result of corporate transactions and trans-border employment...

Jason F. Katz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Jason F., who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jason F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brenda Gross is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation. Brenda, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brenda is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

M. Scott Martin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. M. Scott, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which M. Scott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dee Rajpal is a partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets and Securities Groups, and a member of the Management Committee in the Toronto office. His practice focuses primarily on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, corporate governance, restructuring, proxy disputes and compliance matters with an emphasis on cross-border and international transactions. Dee has over 25 years’ experience in counseling senior management and the boards of directors of leading publi...

Peter E. Simeon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Cannabis Law. Peter E., who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alexandra V. Mayeski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Alexandra V., who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexandra V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jonathan Ptak is a partner in the firm’s class action group. His practice focuses on class proceedings, professional liability defence and commercial litigation. He regularly appears before Courts at all levels in Ontario, including the Superior Court, Divisional Court and Court of Appeal. Jon is recognized by Lexpert, Chambers Canada and Best Lawyers as a leading practitioner in class proceedings. He has also been appointed to sit on the Ontario Class Action Bench-Bar Liaison Committee...

Ian Hull co-founded the firm with his father, Rodney Hull, in 1998. Ian also maintains a mediation practice through Hull Estate Mediation Inc. Ian is a lecturer at the Ontario Bar Admission Course and guest lecturer for the Canadian Bar Association and the Law Society of Upper Canada. Ian is also the author of numerous articles and has written four books on estate law issues. All books and articles can be found on our website .