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Justin Safayeni is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law, Appellate Practice and Defamation and Media Law. Justin practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Justin Safayeni 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 Justin Safayeni is held by other lawyers.

David (Dave) Ferris is a partner in the Banking and Finance Group. He has advised both lenders and borrowers in financing transactions across a wide range of industries and sectors, including mining, automotive, energy, financial services, general manufacturing, sports & entertainment, health care, technology, telecommunications, transportation and retail. His practice focuses on domestic and multi-jurisdictional corporate and commercial debt transactions and he has extensive experience s...

When police and other first responders are in trouble, they turn to Eugene Mazzuca. For more than 15 years, Eugene has been the first contact for provincial and municipal entities and their insurers accused of false arrest, excessive force, malicious prosecution, negligent investigation, defamation, personal injury, property damage and other serious torts. He also handles claims against security guards as well as roads liability cases and unusual and novel claims for municipal and provincial ...

Meysa Maleki is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Meysa practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Meysa Maleki since 2027. 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 Meysa Maleki is held by other lawyers.

Adrienne practices in the areas of labour, constitutional, administrative, and national security law, as well as in Aboriginal law and Indigenous rights. She has appeared before all levels of courts in Ontario, the Federal Courts, and the Supreme Court of Canada. She provides strategic legal advice to clients on a range of issues, and advances their interests through negotiation, litigation, and oral and written advocacy before courts, tribunals, and in other forums. Adrienne's labour law pra...

Sara Erskine is a Toronto-based litigation lawyer at BE Law LLP who advises businesses, executives, and professionals on complex commercial and securities disputes. She brings more than 20 years of experience in trial and appellate advocacy, representing clients at every stage of the litigation process. Sara is recognized by Best Lawyers Canada in Corporate and Commercial Litigation and is listed as a Litigation Star in Commercial Litigation by Benchmark Canada. Before co-founding BE Law LLP,...

Lara has built a broad corporate and commercial litigation practice with an emphasis on contract and shareholder disputes, construction disputes, property/leasing, franchise disputes, and estate matters. As part of her franchise practice, she advises both franchisors and franchisees on business-related and litigation matters. Lara is known for finding creative and practical solutions to complex matters. She places a high degree of importance on her relationships with clients and takes the tim...

Matt McPherson is a Partner at OKT. Matt advises First Nations and Indigenous governments and organizations across the country on Aboriginal and treaty rights claims and negotiations, resource development agreements, and environmental regulatory processes. He has particular experience in matters related to the protection of fisheries and water. He advises on a wide variety of environmental matters, and appears before tribunals such as the Canadian Energy Regulator and land use planning bodies...

Ruth Kalnitsky Roth is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Ruth practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Ruth Kalnitsky Roth since 2026. 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 Ruth Kalnitsky Roth is held by other lawyers.

Valerie Edwards is a senior member of the Litigation Group at Torkin Manes LLP in Toronto, Ontario. She represents clients in complex litigation matters and has appeared as trial and appellate counsel before the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. With more than 25 years at the Bar, Valerie advises clients on a broad range of disputes involving damages analysis, business loss claims, business and share valuations, and real property valuations. Her practice includes Altern...