Melanie Baird

Clients come to John for his capacity to understand their business and provide them with satisfaction and security; John considers himself not only a partner in the firm, but also a partner in his clients’ success. John prides himself on his ability to deliver his clients’ needs efficiently and with clarity. With an initial interest in Physics and a degree in Economics - partnered with years of experience dealing with business clients - John possesses the tools necessary to provid...

Ian practices exclusively as a civil litigator, primarily in the areas of insurance, personal injury, product liability and commercial litigation, appearing as counsel in over 300 trials, arbitrations, inquests and appeals. He has lectured and written for the legal profession, law students, the insurance industry, business and community groups on a variety of topics including trial advocacy, insurance, mediation and government relations. Ian was called to the Ontario Bar in 1982 after attendi...

Joel P. Rochon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Class Action Litigation and Product Liability Law. Joel P. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Joel P. Rochon 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 Joel P. Rochon is held by other lawyers.

Claire Vachon assists clients in all areas of labour and employment law in both official languages. She is licensed to practice law in Québec and in Ontario. Claire is the former leader of Fasken’s Labour, Employment and Human Rights Practice Group. For close to two decades, Claire’s work has been focused on the education sector. Drawing on an extensive knowledge of this sector’s legal and political environment, Claire has become a trusted advisor to many Ontario scho...

David proudly serves as the Managing Partner at Howie, Sacks & Henry . He initially held this role from 2014 to 2022 and reassumed it at the end of 2024. David distinguishes himself among personal injury lawyers through his extensive courtroom experience. For over 25 years, he has actively conducted trials and arbitrations, advocating vigorously for his clients' rights. Due to his courtroom proficiency, many personal injury law firms in Ontario seek his representation as trial counsel for...

Inna Koldorf’s practice is focused on the areas of Labour and Employment Law, Human Rights Law and Workplace Investigations. Inna provides clients with strategic advice and training to ensure legal compliance with the different aspects of workplace law. Having advised and represented unions and employees earlier in her career, Inna brings a unique perspective to the counsel and representation that she now provides exclusively to employers. Inna also advises clients in the construction i...

Kenneth Pimentel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Leasing Law. Kenneth practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Kenneth Pimentel since 2023. 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 Kenneth Pimentel is held by other lawyers.

Salvatore Shaw is a partner at McLeish Orlando. For over a decade, Salvatore has dedicated his practice to representing those who have suffered serious or catastrophic personal injuries and families who have lost a loved one. In 2015, Salvatore was selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in Canada for personal injury litigation. His cases have involved children, orthopaedic and spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury, wrongful death, road disrepair, motor vehicle collisions a...

Gordon Capern is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Director and Officer Liability Practice. Gordon Capern is a senior partner of Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP and a leader of its corporate and commercial litigation practice who acts for a range of significant stakeholders in complex matters. He enjoys representing the interests of entrepreneurs and has spent much of his career acting in cases where there are sig...

Adam Chamberlain is an active member of Gowling WLG's Environmental Law, Indigenous Law and the Canada North Practice Groups. Certified as a Specialist in Environmental Law by the Law Society of Upper Canada, Adam has practised environmental and energy law for most of his career, focused on infrastructure development. Adam's practice encompasses diverse matters related to the environmental and other regulatory requirements involved with project development. Adam is also extensively involved i...