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Hussein Aly is a highly successful trial lawyer. His experience and track record of success resulted in the Law Society of Ontario recognizing him as a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law. In 2021, he was named a Lexpert Rising Star, an award recognizing leading lawyers under 40. Hussein was also elected by his colleagues to sit on the board of directors for the Criminal Lawyers Association. Hussein has successfully defended hundreds of criminal cases, many of them garnering media attention.

Timothy Chubb is a Partner in the Business Law Group at Loopstra Nixon in Toronto, Ontario. His practice focuses on Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law , and Private Funds Law . Tim advises clients on private equity and venture capital transactions, domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, fund formation matters, and other strategic corporate transactions. Tim works with private equity firms, venture capital investors,...

Imran Ahmad is a senior partner and the Canadian head of technology and Canadian co-head of cybersecurity and data privacy. He is based in our Toronto and Montreal offices and is recognized as a leading cybersecurity and privacy lawyer by several legal directories. Imran advises clients across all industries on a wide array of technology-related matters, including outsourcing, cloud computing, SaaS, strategic alliances, technology development, system procurement and implementation, technology...

Doug Bourassa is a partner in Torkin Manes LLP ’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Commercial Real Estate Groups in Toronto, Ontario. His practice focuses on Corporate and Commercial Litigation, real estate litigation, mortgage enforcement proceedings, and complex business disputes. Doug regularly appears before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and has acted as counsel in appellate matters before the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. Doug advises finan...

Jill Dougherty has over 20 years of experience acting on behalf of both private and public sector clients. She appears regularly as counsel before the trial and appellate courts and administrative tribunals in many aspects of public law. Jill specializes in public law and civil litigation focusing on professional self-regulation and discipline, judicial review of government decision-making, alcohol and gaming, access to information and privacy, municipal and provincial planning approvals and ...

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...

Ryann Atkins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Ryann practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Ryann Atkins 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 Ryann Atkins is held by other lawyers.

Meghan focuses her practice on personal injury litigation and medical negligence, advocating for individuals and families affected by serious accidents. Committed to helping clients navigate their challenges, she strives for positive outcomes that help them reshape and rebuild their lives. Meghan has represented clients in various legal forums, including appearances before the Superior Court of Justice, the Divisional Court, the Court of Appeal of Ontario, the Financial Services Commission, a...

In addition to being certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a specialist in Civil Litigation, Darcy is a certified Brain Injury Specialist by the Brain Injury Association of America, has been recognized by his peers in both the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as a repeatedly recommended leading lawyer in Personal Injury and in Best Lawyers in Canada® in the field of Personal Injury Litigation. As well, Darcy was the proud recipient of the 2011 Dean Edgell Award, presented by the...

Simran Prihar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Simran practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Simran Prihar 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 Simran Prihar is held by other lawyers.