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Patrick Corney is a Partner in the Restructuring & Insolvency group at Miller Thomson LLP. Pat advises and acts for a wide range of clients regarding financial restructuring and insolvency matters, including some of the largest and most complex restructurings in Canada and related litigation. Pat has worked with clients from diverse industries, including steel, technology, retail, cannabis, and energy.

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

As an intellectual property lawyer and a qualified patent and trademark agent, Anna Wilkinson practises in all areas of intellectual property law, with a focus on the procurement of intellectual property rights. Ms. Wilkinson both manages the Canadian portfolios of global filers and acts for Canadian innovative companies and research institutions. She drafts and prosecutes patent applications for medical devices, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals and biologics, materials and nanomaterials, packagi...

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

Jay Lefton practices corporate and securities law. Jay advises clients on public and private mergers & acquisitions transactions, private equity matters and public and private financings, as well as assisting with strategic alliances, technology transfer and licensing. He works predominantly in the technology and life sciences sector. Assisting acquirers and target companies and their boards of directors, Jay advises on negotiated transactions and unsolicited takeover bids, most of which ...

Kay Leung is Co-Chair of the Private Client Services and Tax Groups at Torkin Manes LLP in Toronto, Ontario. Her practice focuses on Corporate Law , Tax Law , and Trusts and Estates , with an emphasis on corporate reorganizations, cross-border transactions, private business matters, personal tax planning, and estate and succession planning . Kay advises private companies, business owners, and high net worth families on tax-efficient strategies designed to support their business and personal o...

Daniel Paperny is a Partner and co-lead of the Estate Litigation practice group at Loopstra Nixon LLP . He practices exclusively in the areas of wills, estates, trusts, powers of attorney, guardianship, and capacity related litigation. Daniel has practiced estate litigation since his call to the Bar in 2015 and has developed an expertise in the area. Daniel is passionate about estate litigation and recognizes the importance of this time in the lives of his clients. By utilizing technical skil...

Colleen Arsenault is a partner at Beard Winter LLP. She practises exclusively with the insurance group, dealing with tort matters encompassing disability benefits, motor vehicle accidents, property damage, occupier’s liability matters, product liability, construction, CGL issues, coverage issues, subrogation and general bodily injury claims. Colleen has appeared at all levels of court in Ontario, including the Court of Appeal. Over the course of her career, she has conducted hundreds of...

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

Ryan Hauk is a partner in the Construction Law Group at Torkin Manes LLP and Chair of the firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group in Toronto, Ontario. His practice focuses on construction law, commercial litigation , and dispute resolution matters involving a broad range of industries and projects across the Greater Toronto Area. Ryan represents clients in breach of contract claims, construction lien matters, adjudications, arbitrations, shareholder and partnership disputes, an...