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Patrick Flaherty is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Class Action Litigation, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Director and Officer Liability Practice. Patrick practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick Flaherty since 2017. 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 Patrick Flaherty is held ...

Martha was called to the Bar in Ontario in 1991, winning the Silver Medal and the Family Law and Advocacy Prizes. She has practised family law since her call, first in a large Bay Street firm, then at a large specialist boutique, and now with her own firm. Though Martha’s practice focuses on all aspects of family law, she has regularly advocated on behalf of same-sex couples. Martha’s work in M. v. H., Halpern, and the Same Sex Marriage Reference resulted in equal marriage and wid...

Paul Martin is co-chair of the firm’s Class Actions practice group. With extensive experience in commercial, administrative and quasi-criminal litigation, Paul assists clients predominantly in the areas of class actions and complex cross-border litigation. His defence and trial practice primarily involves product liability, shareholder rights, employment, financial institutions, insurance, securities regulation, competition, pensions and benefits, consumer protection, and intellectual p...

John is a partner at Sotos LLP. He is dean of the franchising, licensing and distributing bar – a recognition that caps a 40-year career acting for franchisors regionally, nationally and globally. Today, he continues to provide counsel to franchisors in all aspects of their businesses, including in franchise system or distribution chain design and implementation, system restructuring, international and domestic transactions, and franchise disclosure. He offers strategic support to franc...

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.

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

Kaitlyn legal practice at Howie, Sacks & Henry focuses on personal injury litigation, long-term disability claims , accident benefits claims , and various insurance-related cases. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced after serious personal injuries, she is committed to helping her clients navigate the complexities of their circumstances. Kaitlyn has a personal connection to brain injury advocacy, motivated by her father’s diagnosis following a serious assault. With a pr...

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

Biography George practices trial and appellate litigation. He has been lead counsel on cases before administrative tribunals, trial courts, and courts of appeal, including the Supreme Court of Canada. He represents parties in high-profile and reputation threatening cases, such as large-stakes labour and employment litigation, class actions, fraud (financial and otherwise), governance matters, shareholder and partnership disputes, and administrative and public law issues, including those invol...

Andrew Wilder is a partner at Torkin Manes LLP in Toronto, Ontario, with more than 25 years of experience advising domestic and international clients on Corporate Law matters, including corporate and commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions , securities matters, financings and cross-border business operations. He regularly advises companies entering the Canadian market and clients involved in the acquisition and sale of Canadian businesses. Andrew serves as head of the firm’s C...