John Kingman Phillips

Chris has an impressive 25-year career specializing in appeals and civil litigation. As an appellate lawyer Chris has argued multiple multi-million dollar civil appeals including the largest wrongful death award for general damages in Canadian history. His numerous appeals in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada have become part of the established Canadian Jurisprudence in the fields of tort liability and insurance and has over 60 reported decisions. His experience in the realm...

Nick’s legal practice combines extensive experience in strategic intellectual property (“IP”) portfolio development and IP litigation. Nick regularly advises early stage and established businesses in building their IP portfolios and monetizing these assets, with an expertise in business development (drug development, product acquisition and life-cycle management) and negotiating commercial contracts (licensing, manufacturing, development, supply, distribution and marketing a...

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

Yoni Joanna Silberman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Yoni Joanna practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Yoni Joanna Silberman 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 Yoni Joanna Silberman is held by other lawyers.

Brian Kelsall’s practice is focused on project finance and infrastructure development, banking and corporate finance and public private partnerships in Canada, the United States and emerging markets. Regularly advising lenders, developers, contractors and procuring authorities, Brian has acted for clients across the infrastructure, telecom, energy, oil and gas, and mining sectors. He has advised the winning consortium on numerous P3 projects, including the US 36 Express Lanes/Bus Rapid ...

Chris Pigott is a partner in the Litigation and Labour groups. His practice focuses on disputes and advisory work in labour, human rights, and public law matters. Chris represents some of Canada’s leading employers in their most consequential cases. Chris is a talented litigator who acts for clients in arbitrations, tribunal proceedings, and before the Courts. He routinely acts in judicial reviews, appeals, and other complex litigation arising from labour, human rights, and public law d...

Andrea Gonsalves is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Defamation and Media Law and Health Care Law. Andrea practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Andrea Gonsalves since 2019. 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 Andrea Gonsalves i...

Bill Northcote is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Bill practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Bill Northcote since 2021. 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 Bill Northcote is held by other lawyers.

Susan Sack is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law, Insurance Law, Legal Malpractice Law and Trusts and Estates. Susan practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Susan Sack 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 Susan Sack is held by other lawyers.

Emily Lawrence is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Employee Benefits Law, Health Care Law and Labour and Employment Law. Emily Lawrence is the Managing Partner of Paliare Roland and maintains a busy litigation and advisory practice. Emily is trusted advisor and advocate for regulatory bodies, pension boards, employers, and partnerships, with substantial expertise in professional regulation, p...