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Melissa MacKewn has been widely and repeatedly recognized within the profession as one of Canada’s leading securities and corporate commercial litigation lawyers. Among other recognitions, Melissa has been twice voted by her peers as Best Lawyers Securities Lawyer of the Year and is part of a small and prestigious group of litigation lawyers in Canada selected by Best Lawyers, based on peer review, as “bet the company” litigation counsel. Melissa has one of the deepest and m...

Natalie S. Rizkalla-Kamel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Natalie S. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Natalie S. Rizkalla-Kamel since 2022. 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 Natalie S. Rizkalla-Kamel is held by other lawyers.

Chris Pigott is a partner in the Litigation and Labour groups. His practice focuses on disputes and advisory work in labour, human rights, and public law matters. Chris represents some of Canada’s leading employers in their most consequential cases. Chris is a talented litigator who acts for clients in arbitrations, tribunal proceedings, and before the Courts. He routinely acts in judicial reviews, appeals, and other complex litigation arising from labour, human rights, and public law d...

Scott is a seasoned litigator with experience in a wide variety of litigation matters, including complex commercial litigation, director and officer liability, construction litigation, class actions, and bankruptcy and insolvency. Scott has acted on matters at all levels of court in Ontario, the Supreme Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal, and various administrative tribunals. His practice includes providing top-tier client service to a variety of clients across several industries. S...

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

Andrew Hatnay is a Partner in the firm’s Pensions and Employee Benefits group and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. He advises employees, retirees, pension plan administrators and unions on all aspects of pension plans, benefit plans and employee compensation, and has special expertise with corporate restructurings and bankruptcy. Andrew is also a litigator and represents clients in insolvency proceedings before all levels of court. Andrew has acted as court-appointed re...

Gary's practice extends from the prosecution of trademark applications through to litigation of intellectual property rights. He appears in the courts of the Province of Ontario, as well as the Federal Court of Canada and before the Trademark Opposition Board. Gary has thirty years' experience in the intellectual property field. He advises clients in complex licensing issues and has acted as intellectual property counsel in major corporate transactions. Gary is also involved in charitable org...

“I see clients at some of the most vulnerable times in their lives, and my role is to help guide them through a challenging and often unfamiliar process. I recognize that every client’s circumstances are different and that each person may need a different approach. My aim is to help clients focus on their recovery while pursuing an outcome that aligns with their individual needs and goals.” Samantha Shatz is a Toronto, Ontario lawyer at Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP , where h...

Alex Nikolic’s practice is focused on corporate and securities law. He regularly advises issuers, investment dealers, private equity and other investors in capital markets and mergers and acquisitions transactions. Frequently assisting clients on debt and equity financings, both domestic and cross border, Alex also works on private placements, public offerings, private equity transactions, take-over bids, plans of arrangement, and joint ventures. He also provides advice on reorganizatio...

Richard Austin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Information Technology Law, Privacy and Data Security Law and Technology Law. Richard practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Richard Austin since 2014. 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 Richard Austin is held by other lawyers.