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Imran Ahmad is a senior partner and the Canadian head of technology and Canadian co-head of cybersecurity and data privacy. He is based in our Toronto and Montreal offices and is recognized as a leading cybersecurity and privacy lawyer by several legal directories. Imran advises clients across all industries on a wide array of technology-related matters, including outsourcing, cloud computing, SaaS, strategic alliances, technology development, system procurement and implementation, technology...

Adam Stephens is currently Chair, Disputes and sits on the firm’s Executive Committee. He was previously the Chair of the firm's Litigation Practice Group and head of the Commercial Litigation Group. Adam is an experienced commercial litigator who provides practical and strategic advice to his clients. He has extensive experience arguing cases before all levels of Ontario and federal courts and at private arbitrations. Adam’s practice encompasses a wide range of complex commercial...

John is a partner at Sotos LLP. He is dean of the franchising, licensing and distributing bar – a recognition that caps a 40-year career acting for franchisors regionally, nationally and globally. Today, he continues to provide counsel to franchisors in all aspects of their businesses, including in franchise system or distribution chain design and implementation, system restructuring, international and domestic transactions, and franchise disclosure. He offers strategic support to franc...

Becky Potter is a seasoned tax litigator and a partner based out of the firm’s Toronto office. Becky brings a strategic and practical approach to tax disputes, and is known for her ability to distill complex technical tax matters down to their core principles. Using her honed advocacy skills and breadth of tax knowledge, Becky has successfully represented clients at every level of court both provincially and federally, including a landmark win at the Supreme Court of Canada. In addition...

David Epstein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. David practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized David Epstein 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 David Epstein is held by other lawyers.

Kenneth Jull is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Administrative and Public Law. Kenneth practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Kenneth Jull 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 Kenneth Jull is held by other lawyers.

Brendan van Niejenhuis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law, Class Action Litigation and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Brendan practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Brendan van Niejenhuis since 2014. 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 Brendan van Niejenhuis ...

Matt Maurer is a partner in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group at Torkin Manes LLP and Chair of the firm’s Franchise and Cannabis Law Groups. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Matt advises businesses, entrepreneurs, and industry stakeholders on complex litigation, regulatory, and commercial matters, with a particular focus on Cannabis Law and franchise-related issues. With nearly 20 years of experience, Matt represents clients in a broad range of commercial disputes, including share...

Walied Soliman is the Canadian chair of Norton Rose Fulbright and co-chair of the Special Situations team. He is widely regarded as one of Canada's leading lawyers in his field, having been involved in some of the most significant and complex M&A transactions and proxy battles in the country, advising buyers and sellers, boards, hostile bidders and shareholder activists. In addition, his practice focuses on restructurings, corporate finance, governance and structured products. Mr. Soliman...

David Vaillancourt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. David practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized David Vaillancourt 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 David Vaillancourt is held by other lawyers.