Lawrence E. "Larry" Thacker

Founding Partner and Mediator with Kelly D. Jordan Family Law Firm in Toronto, Ontario. Practises in the areas of family and fertility law, wills and estates. Certified as a Specialist in Family Law by the LSUC. Particular expertise in family law issues pertaining to the gay and lesbian community and assisted human reproduction. Fellow of the American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys. Co-counsel on Baker v. Francis (1999) and Miglin v. Miglin (2002) before the Supreme Cou...

Georgina Carson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Georgina, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Georgina is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christopher Steeves is the Leader of the firm’s Tax group. Frequently advising Canadian businesses in corporate restructurings and acquisitions, Christopher also assists with income tax aspects of complex domestic and cross-border financings, and financial instruments including derivatives, securities lending and collective investment funds. With expertise in transfer pricing and the resolution of disputes with Canadian tax authorities, Christopher has worked with clients and advisors o...

Stella is a partner in the Real Estate Group. Her practice focuses on all aspects of commercial property transactions, including the acquisition, disposition and financing of commercial real estate, joint ventures, property management and leasing of office, retail and industrial space. She has specialized expertise in portfolio acquisitions for REITs, publicly traded real estate companies, and institutional investors. Stella provides counsel on real estate matters in insolvency and security e...

Michelle MacGillivray is a labour and employment lawyer who takes a focused, strategic, and practical approach to solving workplace problems. Michelle works to find the most efficient way to resolve issues, or to support employers through major initiatives, including sale and acquisition of businesses, reductions in force, and policy changes. She prides herself on providing proactive, timely, and high-quality advice to her clients to help them manage the litigation and reputational risks that...

Zev practices in the area of real estate and corporate commercial law and is also a member of the firm’s Compensation Committee. Zev acts for owners, developers, lenders, landlords, property and asset managers and tenants of all types of multi-residential, office, retirement home and retail properties in regards to negotiating acquisitions and sales, sophisticated commercial leases and related agreements as well as the structuring of such transactions. He also acts on behalf of Tier 1 l...

Douglas N. Deeth is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Douglas N., who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Douglas N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tom Koutoulakis practices corporate and securities law, focusing on corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions. He also advises public companies and their boards of directors, as well as investment dealers, on various aspects of securities law compliance issues including corporate governance. Tom is a published author and lecturer on issues relating to public company and securities law matters. Tom has experience acting on behalf of issuers and underwriters in a variety of industries, inc...

Louisa Pontrelli practises intellectual property law with an emphasis on pharmaceutical patent litigation. She has particular experience in matters affecting the innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, including infringement and validity opinions, subsequent entry biologics, infringement and impeachment actions and proceedings under the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations. During her graduate studies she investigated the molecular and cellular biology of lipopr...

Kevin Ackhurst is a partner in the Competition & Foreign Investment Group. He has over 20 years of extensive experience providing timely and practical advice to help businesses navigate the Canadian regulatory processes involved in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances. Kevin advises on civil and criminal competition law matters, including abuse of dominance, cartels, competitor collaborations, mergers, misleading advertising, and pricing and distribution practi...