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Parna Sabet-Stephenson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of FinTech Practice, Information Technology Law and Technology Law. Parna, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Parna is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jonathan Lancaster’s litigation practice is focused on corporate commercial litigation, commercial real estate litigation, lease arbitrations, banking law, product liability litigation, professional negligence and estate litigation. Jonathan has a broad commercial real estate and estate litigation practice. Acting successfully as counsel in Ontario cases, Jonathan has advised on a broad array of real estate litigation issues, including mortgagee and tenant rights/priorities, rights of f...

Andrew D. Elias is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation. Andrew D., who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Aaron is a partner at Loopstra Nixon LLP where he practices various aspects of real property law with a focus on land use planning and development issues. Through his early career as a transaction solicitor, Aaron has developed broad skills – particularly where planning and real estate law issues intersect. In 2009, Aaron was seconded to the City of Toronto’s Planning and Administrative Tribunal Law Department and worked closely with the City’s legal, planning, building, tec...

Arieh Bloom is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Trusts and Estates. Arieh, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Arieh is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul S. Carenza is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Paul S., who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Adam began his legal career articling with a law firm on Bay Street. After articling, Adam worked with several boutique firms, initially working more broadly in the civil litigation field, then narrowing his focus to estates litigation, planning, and administration. As well as estates matters, Adam also practices immigration law, specifically focused on inadmissibility and enforcement issues in Canada. Adam obtained a B.A. (honours) from York University, then his J.D. from the University of W...

Dave co-leads Fasken’s National Banking and Finance Group and co-chairs one of the Firm’s longest (more than 150 years) marquee client relationships. Dave has practiced exclusively in the area of banking and finance for over 20 years, representing lenders and borrowers in connection with complex corporate and commercial debt financings in Canada and abroad. He has extensive experience leading transactions within a broad range of industries and is particularly active in leveraged f...

Biography Jim Holloway is a recognized and ranked leader in the areas of intellectual property and technology, a skilled and experienced trial and appellate advocate, and a trusted strategic advisor. Jim was formerly the Managing Partner of the Toronto Office, a member of the Firm's Global Executive Committee, a member of the Firm's Policy Committee, and served as Chair of the North America region. Practice Focus Jim’s practice is focused on intellectual property law and technology, inc...

Tessie Kalogeras has been working in the area of insurance litigation since her call to the bar. She is a diligent and conscientious lawyer that takes great pride in her work and in providing balanced, well-reasoned results for her clients.As a partner in the firm’s Insurance Litigation group, Tessie’s practice primarily focuses on insurance defence litigation, including first and third party claims, disputes between insurers, occupiers’ liability claims and property damage ...