John Macfarlane

Dave co-leads Fasken’s National Banking and Finance Group and co-chairs one of the Firm’s longest (more than 150 years) marquee client relationships. Dave has practiced exclusively in the area of banking and finance for over 20 years, representing lenders and borrowers in connection with complex corporate and commercial debt financings in Canada and abroad. He has extensive experience leading transactions within a broad range of industries and is particularly active in leveraged f...

" After handling personal injury claims for a variety of insurers for more than a decade, I decided to attend law school to become a lawyer who could help accident victims. My familiarity with how insurers handle their files uniquely positions me to know exactly how to ensure a successful result for my clients ." Sandra’s practice is dedicated to all areas of personal injury litigation and other disability related matters. She has represented clients at all levels of court in Ontario an...

Daniel Chodos, a senior partner at Whitten and Lublin, has 15 years of extensive experience in employment law. Engaged by both employees and employers, Daniel concentrates on finding the resolution that best meets the needs of his client. Daniel is thoroughly skilled in handling workplace disputes, severance negotiations, wrongful dismissals, harassment, and human rights issues. Daniel’s expert skill in wrongful dismissal cases is demonstrated in his courtroom victories. However, what s...

John Prezioso, founding principal of Prescient Compensation Law, has over 20 years of experience in Canadian pension, benefits, and compensation law. He advises clients in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors on compliance, administration and governance issues relating to their pension plans and employee group benefits plans, and issues relating to pension plan investment, de-risking of defined benefit pension plans and decumulation issues in the defined contribution context. John h...

Christopher Burrison is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Christopher, 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 Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Biography Stephanie Vaccari heads Baker McKenzie's Intellectual Property Tech Practice Group in Toronto. She leads the Toronto office Industrial Design and Transactional IP team and co-leads its IP Portfolio Management and Trademark Enforcement teams. Stephanie also serves as co-chair of Baker McKenzie's Toronto Consumer Goods and Retail Group, its Baker Women's Networking Group and is spearheading the Toronto office's Luxury and Fashion Group. Stephanie is described in the 2018 World Tradema...

Jason Frost is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Jason, 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 is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gary R. Will is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation. Gary R., who practices law in Oakville, Ontario, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gary R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gordon Marsden is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation. Gordon, who practices law in Oakville, Ontario, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gordon is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Susan H. Abramovitch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment Law. Susan H., who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Susan H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.