Jonathan McGillivray
About Jonathan McGillivray
Jonathan McGillivray is a lawyer based in Toronto, ON and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ since 2024. Jonathan McGillivray is recognized in the following practice area:
- Toronto, Ontario
- Environmental Law
Current Firm: Resilient LLP
Education: McGill University, J.D., graduated 2016
Location: Toronto, ON
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