John C. Carron

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...

Lynne Golding has an active corporate/commercial practice based principally in the health industry. Dealing with both for-profit and not-for-profit entities, Lynne advises clients on transactions in regulated and unregulated industries. A highly regarded name in the health regulatory space, Lynne’s practice is principally comprised of clients in the health sector for whom she provides governance advice and structuring and transactional services.

Susan Rosen is a partner in Gowling WLG's Toronto office and a member of both the Financial Institutions & Services and Real Estate & Urban Development practice groups. She specializes in a broad range of syndicated lending, banking, restructuring and enforcement, real estate, commercial leasing, and environmental law-related areas. Susan's practice involves secured financings, commercial acquisition, disposition and financing transactions, construction financing, residential and comm...

Shelagh Carnegie is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Shelagh practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Shelagh Carnegie 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 reflects the professional regard in which Shelagh Carnegie is held by other lawyers.

Bronwyn M. Martin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Professional Malpractice Law. Bronwyn M. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Bronwyn M. Martin 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 Bronwyn M. Martin is held by other lawyers.

Catherine Dennis Brooks is a Partner and Registered Canadian Trademark Agent with a practice in intellectual property law and marketing and advertising law. She specializes in all aspects of trademark and copyright law. Catherine assists clients in managing their domestic and international trademark portfolios through clearance and prosecution, licensing, opposition and cancellation proceedings, and enforcement strategy. She also has considerable experience in transactional work involving int...

Shane’s practice is dedicated exclusively to acting on behalf of Plaintiffs in the areas of personal injury, insurance claims and medical malpractice and he has advocated for clients at all levels of court in the Province of Ontario. Shane has resolved files involving Defendants unwilling to compensate his client prior to his involvement. He has also been involved in a number of significant cases including Bonaiuto v. Pilot Insurance Company and Hazan v. Ing Insurance Company. Shane is ...

Neil M. Smiley is a leading lawyer in complex real estate transactions, planning and development. Having a unique dual experience in commercial real estate lawyer as well as a planning and development lawyer, Neil advises clients regarding the acquisition, financing, leasing and disposition of real property, as well as in connection with the myriad of approvals and entitlements required of governmental authorities to maximize value and/or develop such real property. Neil provides corporate su...

Marcia Mills is a partner, co-founder and co-lead of Fasken’s National Security Group, and a member of the firm's Government Relations and Political Law teams. Her practice focuses on procurement and government contracts, national security, national and international trade agreements, and the federal Defence Production Act and Access to Information Act . For almost 30 years, Marcia has worked in both the public and private sectors as external and in-house counsel in defence, aerospace, ...

Enzo concentrates his practice on banking and financial services, including asset backed lending, loan restructuring, mortgage enforcement, as well as loan participations and syndications. His clients benefit from his extensive background in general commercial real estate law matters, including asset acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, property development, and commercial leasing. Acting regularly on behalf of landlords, property managers, and tenants, he has proven experience advi...