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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.

Carlo Di Carlo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law, Class Action Litigation and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Carlo practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Carlo Di Carlo 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 Carlo Di Carlo is held by other lawyers.

Bruno Soucy has a proven track record of enabling clients to conduct business, secure and monetize intellectual property rights and conclude commercial transactions. He repeatedly receives praise from his clients in regard to his common sense approach to resolving business and legal problems as well as his ability to think outside the box when circumstances so require. His effectiveness is coupled with a professional and constructive approach to negotiation and problem resolution. Clients als...

Jon Levin has an unmatched reputation for providing top-level advice. An advocate of exemplary client service, Jon has acted as lead counsel in high profile financings, takeovers and restructuring transactions. In the corporate governance area, Jon has advised special committees and has provided strategic guidance on board procedures and the implementation of governance polices in response to new legislation and developments. Jon has served as a director of a number of public and private comp...

Sean Stevens is Co-Leader of the Firm’s Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions (CM and M&A) Group and the Chair of the Ontario Region’s Business Law Group. His practice is focused on domestic and cross border mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, corporate reorganizations and infrastructure projects. Clients include public and private companies, private equity funds and their investors, business owners and project sponsors and financers. For two decade...

Simon Lam is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Simon practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Simon Lam 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 Simon Lam is held by other lawyers.

Guy Giorno leads the firm’s Political Law practice. He advises clients on lobbyist registration, government accountability and ethics, public-sector conflict of interest and government procurement. Former Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister of Canada, Guy remains an active, influential force in shaping lobbyist registration laws in Canada. Widely recognized as Canada’s leading expert in lobbying law, Guy regularly represents corporate executives and lobbyists in enforcement proce...

Jessica Brown is a partner at Boulby Weinberg LLP , advising clients across all aspects of family law, with particular emphasis on complex financial matters, high-net-worth property division, support obligations, parenting disputes, and domestic contracts. A seasoned appellate and trial advocate, Jessica has represented clients at every level of court in Ontario—including the Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Court of Justice, the Divisional Court, and the Court of Appeal for Ontar...

Mr. Hilik Elmaleh is the Principal of Sommers Roth & Elmaleh Professional Corporation, medical malpractice lawyers. Hilik Elmaleh was called to the Ontario Bar in 1997 after articling at Sommers & Roth. Hilik Elmaleh practices in the area of civil litigation, with a particular focus on medical malpractice and personal injury litigation. He has appeared successfully before all levels of court in Ontario. He is a member of The Law Society of Ontario, The Canadian Bar Association, The Am...

Matt Maurer is a partner in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group at Torkin Manes LLP and Chair of the firm’s Franchise and Cannabis Law Groups. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Matt advises businesses, entrepreneurs, and industry stakeholders on complex litigation, regulatory, and commercial matters, with a particular focus on Cannabis Law and franchise-related issues. With nearly 20 years of experience, Matt represents clients in a broad range of commercial disputes, including share...