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Grant is a leading practitioner in the areas of insolvency, restructuring and banking law, with a particular emphasis on the exercise of creditors’ rights. He frequently acts for chartered banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions and as independent counsel to court officers, such as receivers, bankruptcy trustees and monitors in CCAA proceedings. Representative Mandates Acting as counsel to counsel to PwC as Court-appointed receiver and manager of Bridging Finance Inc...

Diana Shligold is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Diana practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Diana Shligold 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 Diana Shligold is held by other lawyers.

Brendan Ruddick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Municipal Law. Brendan practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Brendan Ruddick since 2026. 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 Brendan Ruddick is held by other lawyers.

Danielle has a robust civil litigation practice with experience managing complex cases across a range of subject-matters including shareholder disputes, securities disputes, insolvency and restructuring matters, oppression claims, class actions, injunctions, civil fraud, and defamation. A tough advocate who is committed to client service excellence, Danielle considers all aspects of a case to achieve the best results for her clients. With a track record of prosecuting and defending claims at ...

David Stevens is partner in the business law department in the Gowling WLG Toronto office. David is a tax lawyer, focussing on corporate and international tax planning, personal and private company tax planning, trust taxation, charities and not-for-profits, and mining. David's clients include high net worth individuals and their families, regsitered charities, not-for-profit organizations, and trust companies. David advises clients on business succession planning, estate planning and estate ...

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

Valerie Kleinman is a Senior Associate at Green and Spiegel LLP in Toronto who specializes in Citizenship and Immigration law. Valerie has significant experience working on Canadian citizenship and immigration law matters. She has particular expertise in permanent residence and citizenship applications, including both applications to prove citizenship by descent and grants of citizenship. On the permanent residence side, she works on Express Entry, Provincial Nomination, Family Class, and Que...

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...

Peter is qualified as a CPA CA and a lawyer and has been practising as a tax lawyer/accountant for over 20 years. Prior to pursuing his law degree, Peter worked as a senior tax auditor at the CRA where he audited companies with up to $1 billion in revenue. His experience provides special insight and diverse skills for helping clients in tax planning and representation matters. Peter has assisted clients with a broad range of tax planning engagements involving domestic and international struct...

Faruk Gafic advises clients on a range of commercial real estate matters, with a focus on commercial leasing. He works closely with landlords and tenants across office, industrial and retail settings, and is known for being responsive, dedicated and able to meet tight deadlines. He drafts and negotiates a variety of leasing documentation, including offers to lease, lease amending agreements involving extensions, expansions, relocations, surrenders, terminations and licence arrangements. Clien...