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Joseph Adler is a senior corporate and commercial lawyer who assists clients in all matters related to their operations and transactions in Canada and a registered trade-mark agent. His particular emphasis is in franchising and distribution, intellectual property law and cross-border trade. Joseph serves as legal counsel for Canadian and US (and other foreign) franchisors doing business in Canada and Canadian franchisors doing business in the US, Europe and other jurisdictions. He also acts a...

For two decades, clients have relied on Chad Kopach to help them achieve practical and timely litigation solutions. Chad is Certified as a Specialist in Construction Law by the Law Society of Ontario, and is a Certified Adjudicator under Ontario’s Construction Act . Chad’s strategic thinking helps his clients navigate the pitfalls of construction dispute, and leverage the special lien, trust and prompt payment remedies available to the construction industry. His clients appreciate...

Bronwyn M. Martin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Professional Malpractice Law. Bronwyn M. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Bronwyn M. Martin 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 Bronwyn M. Martin is held by other lawyers.

Anita M. Varjacic is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law, Insurance Law, Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Litigation. Anita M. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Anita M. Varjacic since 2018. 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 Anita M. Varjacic is held by other lawyers.

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

Matthew Jeffery, Barrister & Solicitor, is an expert in all areas of Canadian immigration law, including applications for permanent residence such as Spouse and Partner Sponsorships, Express Entry applications, and Humanitarian cases; applications for temporary residence including Work Permits, Study Permits, and Visitor Visas, as well as Permanent Resident Card renewals and Citizenship applications. Mr. Jeffery’s office also represents clients in the full range of Canadian immigrat...

Andrew Lokan practises in the areas of constitutional law, appellate advocacy, complex commercial litigation, and administrative and labour law. Andrew advocates before all levels of court in Ontario and has appeared in more than 35 cases at the Supreme Court of Canada and over 30 cases at the Ontario Court of Appeal. He has also appeared before courts in several other provinces on constitutional and administrative law cases. He is co-author of Lokan & Dassios, Constitutional Litigation i...

Dean Ardron is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Dean practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Dean Ardron 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 Dean Ardron is held by other lawyers.

Jeremy Devereux acts as an advocate and negotiator in a wide range of complex commercial and regulatory matters. His experience includes securities and financial services disputes, regulatory investigations and prosecutions, corporate and commercial litigation, class actions, employment law, estates litigation, mining law and administrative law. He has appeared as counsel before the Ontario courts, the Federal Court of Canada, and numerous tribunals and arbitration panels. Mr. Devereux freque...

Ron Nobrega’s practice is focused on domestic and international corporate taxation, including mergers, acquisitions, financings, divestitures, reorganizations and international tax planning. Ron works with issuers and underwriters in debt and equity offerings. He regularly works with clients in diverse industries in planning Canadian and international investments and business expansions. He frequently advises on the application of tax rules relating to foreign affiliates, offshore inves...