Karen R. Rosen

Executive Summary Paul Stoyan is the Chairman of Gardiner Roberts and practises business law with a special emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and corporate governance. His varied experience makes him a valued corporate counsel to large and medium-size corporations of all types. He has worked extensively with various companies in the technology and financial sectors and has assisted such companies in various cross-border transactions, in going public and in establishing a...

Michael Bookman joined Babin Bessner Spry LLP as an associate in 2018 and became a partner in 2022. Prior to joining the firm, Mike practiced at a global full service firm, where he acted for clients in a wide range of litigation matters involving commercial and shareholder disputes, securities, tort, and class action proceedings. Mike has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada. From 2012-2013, Mike served as a law c...

Shelagh Carnegie is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Shelagh practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Shelagh Carnegie 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 Shelagh Carnegie is held by other lawyers.

Paul Morrison is a partner in our litigation group. He has a national reputation as one of Canada’s leading counsel in complex corporate and commercial litigation, including class action litigation, securities litigation, competition litigation, insolvency litigation, professional liability, products liability and domestic and international arbitration. Paul regularly acts on behalf of leading companies and institutions, both foreign and domestic, and has appeared at all levels of trial...

Christopher Somerville is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Christopher practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Somerville 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 Christopher Somerville is held by other lawyers.

Kadey B.J. Schultz Since articling with a national insurer in 1999, my practice has been focused on insurance defence litigation, anti-fraud investigations, complex coverage work, and strategic risk management. I founded Schultz Law Group LLP to build the kind of firm I wanted to practise in: smart, practical, highly responsive, deeply prepared, and unafraid to rethink how litigation should be managed. I act for insurers, self-insured entities, businesses, and other clients in matters involvi...

Deron Waldock is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits Law. Deron practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Deron Waldock since 2024. 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 Deron Waldock is held by other lawyers.

Theresa L.M. Man joined Carters in 2001, becoming a partner in 2006, to practice in the area of charity and not-for-profit law. Ms. Man is recognized as a leading expert in charity and not-for-profit law by Lexpert and The Best Lawyers in Canada and Chambers and Partners . Ms. Man is co-author of Corporate and Practice Manual for Charitable and Not-for-Profit Corporations published by Thomson Reuters. She has also written on charity and taxation issues for various publications, including The ...

Shane is co-leader of the firm's national Labour, Employment and Human Rights (LEHR) group and leader of the Ontario LEHR group. Shane advises employers on workplace issues and represents them in legal proceedings. Shane worked as a human resources professional before becoming a lawyer. He knows how workplace issues or changes can impact an organization. With this in mind, Shane works to find the most efficient way to resolve issues, or to support employers through major initiatives, includin...

Richard Steinberg’s practice is focused on mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance. Richard advises targets, buyers and investors in both solicited and unsolicited transactions, with a particular expertise in cross-border transactions. Richard’s corporate finance practice is focused on structured and cross-border financings, with extensive experience acting for both underwriters and issuers. Richard is the former Chair of Fasken’s Securities and Mergers & Acquisit...