Liam C. O'Connor

Ryan Newell became a lawyer in order to fight for social justice. His days are now spent living out that goal, by enforcing the rights of trade unions and workers. Ryan represents trade unions in a wide variety of industries in a broad range of disputes. He approaches his clients’ problems with a curiosity about their unique workplace reality, whether it be a hospital, a factory, a construction site, or a cubicle. He provides advice and representation to unions as they organize new work...

When it comes to real estate financing transactions, Kym Stasiuk knows how to get deals done. His clients appreciate his ability to work quickly, identify and explain legal issues, and offer practical guidance throughout the transaction. Acting for lenders — both private and institutional — and developers, Kym has extensive experience in preparing and negotiating loan and security documentation for a variety of real estate financing transactions including acquisitions, development...

Edgar Hielema is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Edgar practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Edgar Hielema 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 Edgar Hielema is held by other lawyers.

Daniel Lang has extensive experience with tax matters arising from domestic and cross-border corporate transactions and reorganizations, inbound investment into Canada, and financings. His practice includes representing public companies, private companies, and private equity funds on the tax aspects of business operations and acquisition transactions, covering tax-effective structures for purchasers and vendors, tax due diligence, post-closing reorganizations and divestitures, and drafting re...

Eric Morgan represents companies, boards, and executives in complex commercial disputes and corporate governance matters, drawing on experience as both counsel and arbitrator in domestic and international proceedings. His counsel practice centres on governance disputes, including defending independent directors against claims exceeding $200 million for breach of fiduciary duty and oppression, and representing founders, boards, and senior management in disputes over business ownership and cont...

Joel Dick serves as a Partner at Howie, Sacks & Henry where he emphasizes a compassionate approach in his practice. Concentrating on personal injury litigation, Joel handles cases including motor vehicle accidents , institutional liability, and solicitors’ negligence. His experience spans various personal injury claims, such as slip and fall incidents, amputations, catastrophic brain injuries , and fatality claims . With significant litigation experience, Joel is passionate about ad...

Matthew Getzler is a partner at Torkin Manes LLP and Co-Chair of the firm’s Private Client Services and Tax Groups in Toronto, Ontario. His practice focuses on domestic and international tax planning for owner-managers, private corporations and high-net-worth individuals, with an emphasis on trusts and estates, succession planning, estate planning for family businesses, corporate reorganizations, cross-border transactions and tax planning for multinational corporations. Matthew advises ...

Kate Robertson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defence. Kate practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Kate Robertson 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 Kate Robertson is held by other lawyers.

Heidi R. Brown is a partner at Bogoroch & Associates LLP and is certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Civil Litigation. She was called to the Ontario Bar in 1993, and practised for seven years as counsel to the Children’s Lawyer, Ministry of the Attorney General for the Province of Ontario where she represented the legal interests of children in various litigation matters.Since joining Bogoroch & Associates LLP in November of 1999, Heidi has exclusively prac...

For almost 40 years, Lorne Richmond has represented private and public sector trade unions and their members before labour relations boards, arbitrators, and the courts. He likes the action; whether litigating, negotiating or settling, he brings a strategic focus to every fight. Lorne has a particular interest in union organizing campaigns, mergers and inter-union affairs. He represented Ontario bricklayers in their ten-year campaign to win independence from their international union. He also...