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Jeffrey Larry is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Securities Law. Jeffrey has a diverse business litigation practice, including corporate/commercial, securities and bankruptcy and insolvency litigation. He brings a pragmatic and business-like approach to the practice of law. Clients rely on his strategic and sensible advice and value his ability to find and deliver practical and cost-efficient solutions to their busines...

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...

Stephen Aylward is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law and Appellate Practice. Stephen practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen Aylward 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 Stephen Aylward is held by other lawyers.

Devin Jarcaig is a partner at Mathers McHenry & Co, an executive advisory and employment law boutique located in downtown Toronto. Devin’s advisory practice focuses on providing strategic and legal advice to executives, directors, partners, shareholders, and other senior employees at key transition points in their careers. She regularly advises her clients on a wide range of complex employment law issues, including but not limited to employment terminations, written offers of employ...

For over 30 years, Valerie has assisted health care professionals facing a civil lawsuit or College complaint pursue fair process and the best possible outcomes. Valerie partners with her clients to ensure they understand what is happening to them and are involved in the strategic decisions being made. Valerie is a fearless advocate who doggedly pursues fairness for her clients. Valerie has extensive litigation experience, having successfully defended numerous contested discipline hearings at...

Adrienne Oliver’s practice involves all aspects of tax planning and implementation, primarily in the corporate tax field. She has participated in structuring major public and private transactions, reorganizations and financings, and has also acquired significant experience in international tax planning and public capital market transactions. Ms. Oliver has acted for clients in a diverse range of industries, including some of Canada’s most respected corporations. She has recently a...

Sonya Shikhman is the Founder and Managing Partner of Shikhman Barristers, a Toronto criminal defence firm representing individuals facing serious criminal allegations, regulatory proceedings and related appeals. Her practice is grounded in trial preparation, appellate advocacy and close attention to the legal principles that govern a fair process. Sonya represents clients in matters involving homicide, sexual offences, drug allegations and other serious criminal charges. Her approach begins ...

Ron is a Partner and head of the firm’s Asset Management and Investment Funds practice. He practises in the areas of securities, corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions, with a primary focus on the asset management and venture capital industries. Ron provides integrated securities, tax and practical advice to help clients achieve their commercial objectives while enhancing investment products for Canadians. Ron advises on all aspects of fund formation, including traditional and a...

Brian Sunohara is a partner at Rogers Partners LLP and has been with the firm since 2003. Brian handles a wide variety of civil litigation matters, including occupiers’ liability, product liability, motor vehicle accident claims, and property claims, including claims arising from fires, water damage, structural damage, and environmental contamination. With a diverse practice, Brian represents insurers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, construction companies and contractors, HVAC ...

David Epstein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. David practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized David Epstein 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 David Epstein is held by other lawyers.