John J. Lennard

Boris Muchalov’s corporate-commercial practice covers a broad range of transactions with an emphasis on bilateral and syndicated secured debt financings, asset-based lending, factoring, automotive floor plans, and acquisition and construction financings. He works on both domestic and cross-border transactions across a wide range of industries. Boris’ clients include financial institutions, asset-based lenders, and corporate borrowers. He also acts as corporate counsel to a number ...

Paul Guaragna specializes in the litigation of construction disputes, including construction liens, trust claims, delay claims, and surety bond claims. Paul also has experience in reviewing and negotiating terms of construction agreements. Paul has acted for public and private sector entities, advising clients on construction disputes, including the navigating of complex construction agreements.

Andy is a senior member of the firm’s finance practice. His practice is focused on asset-based financing transactions . He has extensive experience acting for funders and sellers in connection with private securitization transactions. He is also actively involved in the structuring, documentation and negotiation of financing transactions for lessors and lenders in the field of asset/equipment finance and leasing. He began his career in this industry by working with a major Canadian char...

John Yiokaris is a partner at Sotos LLP. John leads our firm’s Automotive Sector practice, drawing on his considerable experience working as lead counsel for several of Canada’s largest automotive manufacturers and numerous dealers. In addition to handling dealer development matters, he has extensive experience in acting in automobile dealership disputes and in proceedings under the National Automobile Dealer Arbitration Program. John is also the Head of our Trademark practice and...

Lori Mark is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Lori practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Lori Mark since 2022. 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 Lori Mark is held by other lawyers.

Alex graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto in 2006, and obtained his Juris Doctor from Queen’s University in 2010. He was called to the Bar in 2011. Alex’s clients rely on his detail-oriented, creative and practical solutions to their legal problems. With a broad and varied insurance litigation practice, Alex has a breadth of knowledge in a number of practice areas. He defends a wide range of personal injury claims on behalf of insurers and self...

Sarah Turney is a skilled litigator who advises clients on complex construction disputes, easement and title matters, boundary disputes, adverse possession claims, mortgage remedies and commercial lease disputes. Sarah is recognized for her in-depth knowledge of real property. She provides efficient, strategic advice on a broad range of real property matters. Sarah has appeared at all levels of court in Ontario, including as lead counsel on appeal before the Supreme Court of Canada in the lan...

Lainie Michelle is an immigration lawyer with Guberman Appleby Immigration Lawyers in Toronto, Ontario. She practices exclusively in Immigration Law and advises clients on a wide range of matters involving Canadian immigration law and U.S. consular and port of entry matters . Her clients include executives, individuals, entertainers, athletes, multinational organizations, educational institutions, entrepreneurs, and privately and family-owned businesses. Lainie Michelle assists clients with t...

Neil is a partner at Whelton Hiutin LLP. He practices in the areas of civil and commercial litigation, personal injury and administrative law. Neil represents clients in a broad range of matters including corporate, real estate and employment disputes. He also acts for victims of serious personal injuries. Whatever the case, Neil believes that the key to a successful result is strong, principled and intelligent representation. Neil has argued cases at all levels of court in Ontario and has ex...

Sergio R. Karas, B.A., J.D. is a Canadian lawyer (Barrister and Solicitor) and a Certified Specialist in Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Law, as designated by the Law Society of Ontario. He practises Immigration Law in Toronto, Ontario, and is the founder of Karas Immigration Law Professional Corporation. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Mr. Karas has assisted hundreds of individuals and families in establishing themselves in Canada. His practice includes representing individuals, famili...