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Michael D. Lipton, Q.C. is a partner with Dickinson Wright LLP & has served as senior counsel on numerous gaming law matters for the past 20 years. He represents governments, regulators, advertisers, online gaming enterprises, gaming equipment suppliers, racetracks, casinos, software manufacturers and pari-mutuel operators on all aspects of gaming law. He also acts as senior counsel in advising gaming license holders throughout North America on gaming compliance and policy issues, as well...

Partner | Commercial Leasing, Construction & Telecommunications Brian is a partner at the Daoust Vukovich LLP. He has extensive experience advising, and negotiating on behalf of, some of Canada’s largest and most active players in the real estate industry. His practice is comprised of: commercial leasing of retail, office, and industrial properties, of all classes and types; including in specialized areas such as: mixed-use, medical, live/work, and commercial condominium, constructi...

David W. Chodikoff, B.A. (Spec. Hons), M.A., LL.B., is a partner and specializes in civil and criminal tax litigation at Miller Thomson. David was a former counsel and a Crown Prosecutor at the Department of Justice. He has over 100 reported decisions. David has appeared in over 565 cases before the courts. David has been recognized by Canadian, American and European authorities as one of the leading tax controversy leaders in the world. He has edited and contributed to 9 tax books including ...

A consummate personal injury lawyer, Sonia’s practice encompasses motor vehicle accidents, accident benefit claims, occupier’s liability cases and long-term disability disputes. She has earned consistent praise from her clients for her compassion, attention to detail and effectiveness both in the courtroom and across administrative tribunals.

Mark Zigler is a senior partner in the Pensions and Benefits Group with over 35 years of experience. He also chairs the firm’s class action committee. Mark also served as the firm’s managing partner from 2006 – 2012. Mark advises trustees of pension and benefits trusts as well as unions and groups of employees and pensioners. He has also acted as counsel in many high profile cases and class actions across Canada involving pensions, benefits and other employment related issue...

Jennifer Stam is a restructuring and insolvency lawyer. Her practice focuses on commercial insolvency, corporate restructuring, corporate law, bankruptcy and financial services. Jennifer offers a broad range of services including in-and out-of-court restructurings, acquisitions, commercial financing transactions and enforcement matters. She has acted as counsel for debtors, secured and unsecured lenders, purchasers and court officers in several complex national and international matters. Jenn...

Lynne Golding has an active corporate/commercial practice based principally in the health industry. Dealing with both for-profit and not-for-profit entities, Lynne advises clients on transactions in regulated and unregulated industries. A highly regarded name in the health regulatory space, Lynne’s practice is principally comprised of clients in the health sector for whom she provides governance advice and structuring and transactional services.

John Georgakopoulos B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Sc., LL.B., is a Partner at Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP and is a Certified Specialist in Environmental Law by the Law Society of Ontario. John resolves complex environmental legal issues for clients, uniquely drawing on his technical knowledge as a former senior environmental scientist with Ontario’s environmental regulator. John has particular expertise advising property developers, REITs, industrial manufacturers, and municipalitie...

Ted Betts is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Corporate Law. Ted practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Ted Betts 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 Ted Betts is held by other lawyers.

With a focus on settlement and the best interests of the children, Nicola uses her extensive training and experience in negotiation techniques and mediation to assist her clients in meeting their goals. She also helps her clients avoid the conflict involved with prolonged and expensive court battles and enables them to reach solutions and move on with their lives. She has over 25 years of experience with a range of clients. Her legal knowledge, business background, and access to other expert ...