Namratha Sankar

Erin Chaiton-Murray echaitonmurray@murraylawsonllp.com 416-596-1708 Erin is a Partner at Murray Lawson LLP Erin has practised exclusively in the area of family law since her call to the Ontario bar in 2009. She has extensive experience in all aspects of family law, including advocating for clients before all levels of court in Ontario, and negotiating and drafting cohabitation agreements, marriage contracts and separation agreements. Erin frequently represents clients at both mediations and a...

Brian joined Zarek Taylor Grossman Hanrahan LLP in 2009 and was admitted into the partnership in 2015. He is a co-chair of the Special Investigations practice group. Brian graduated with distinction from the University of Toronto in 2002 with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Biology. He completed his law degree at the University of Western Ontario in 2005 and was called to the Bar in 2006. Brian's primary practice encompasses all areas of automobile insurance defence litigation includi...

Colin Smith is a partner in the Toronto office of Thorsteinssons LLP. Colin’s practice covers all income tax matters relating to domestic and foreign business ventures and administrative appeals to the Canada Revenue Agency. However, Colin has a particular focus on the taxation of private corporations and estate planning for high net-worth clients. Colin is a frequent lecturer and contributor to various tax publications. Colin has published various articles in the Federated Press’...

Lonny Rosen is a founding partner of the Toronto, Ontario health and regulatory law firm Rosen Sunshine LLP. He has been certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Health Law. Lonny advises on a wide variety of health and regulatory law issues. His clients include health care professionals, administrators of health care facilities, professional associations, and individuals. He represents clients in a range of civil and administrative proceedings, including in complaint and di...

Julie K. Hannaford is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Julie K., who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Julie K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kathleen Ritchie is a partner in Gowling WLG's Toronto office and is the past leader of the firm's Corporate Finance, M&A and Private Equity Group (2010-2013). She practises securities and corporate law, and has almost 20 years of experience advising on public and private M&A and corporate finance transactions, as well as securities regulatory and corporate governance matters. Kathleen is known by her clients and colleagues for approaching her work with a great deal of intensity, inte...

Brendan van Niejenhuis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Class Action Litigation and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Brendan, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brendan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sarah Turney is an advocate with extensive experience in real property, development and construction litigation. She works with clients to solve complex disputes arising from real property. Sarah’s litigation practice focuses on real property disputes. She advises clients on complex easement and title matters, boundary disputes, adverse possession claims, mortgage claims and commercial lease remedies. Sarah is recognized for her in-depth knowledge of real property and is able to provide...

Peter Viitre is a partner at Sotos LLP. He is the Head of the Corporate and Commercial Group and the leader of the Home Services and Retail practice areas. Working extensively with franchises in those sectors as well as clients in the restaurant and automotive industries, he oversees all merger and acquisition transactions, primarily the purchase and sale of franchise systems including those with a cross-border component. Peter provides advice on all aspects of franchising, from the preparati...

For two decades, Hilary has represented clients facing a wide range of criminal charges, from theft to murder. She is particularly adept at defending individuals accused of sexual assault , drug offences, and human trafficking. Hilary aims to guide her clients confidently through challenging legal situations. Hilary earned her law degree from the University of Toronto's Faculty of Law and completed her Master of Laws in Criminal Law and Procedure at Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto. With a ...