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Chris is a Partner practising primarily in the areas of banking and financial services, corporate and commercial law, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions and commercial real estate law. Chris assists both lenders and borrowers in connection with syndicated and non-syndicated, secured and non-secured, domestic and cross-border, and revolving and term credit facilities. He also assists lenders and borrowers with asset-based credit facilities, subordinate/convertible debt transactions and pr...

Ben Kates is a litigation partner in the Regulated Professions and Industries Practice Group at WeirFoulds LLP. Ben’s practice straddles administrative and civil law. Ben provides advice and counsel to a number of industry regulators, and also practises civil litigation for public and private sector clients. Ben is experienced in civil, corporate-commercial, and administrative matters, having handled corporate and contractual disputes, as well as professional liability, media and defama...

Dan Law practices exclusively in commercial real estate law. He is involved in a broad range of commercial real property acquisitions, dispositions and financings on behalf of REITs, pension funds, private developers and lenders. Dan has established a broad-based real estate practice, focused on the acquisition, disposition and financing of a wide range of commercial, industrial and investment properties, including hotels, long term care facilities, apartment buildings, funeral homes, and reg...

As a senior partner and past lead of the Social Impact Group at Miller Thomson, Susan Manwaring is a recognized expert advising social enterprises, charities and non-profits in her practice. Susan is considered a trailblazing thought leader in the charitable sector and is regularly called upon to advise charities and non-profit organizations on compliance and taxation matters under the Income Tax Act, as well as other relevant provincial tax regulations. Susan was a member of the Canadian Rev...

Stan Floras is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Municipal Law. Stan practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Stan Floras since 2024. 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 Stan Floras is held by other lawyers.

David Lavkulik is a Toronto mediator, lawyer and partner at Devry Smith Frank LLP, where he has practised since 1999. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 1995 after earning a B.A. in Economics from the University of Toronto in 1990 and a law degree from the University of Victoria in 1993. With more than 28 years of civil litigation experience, David handles matters involving insurance and personal injury claims, including tort, accident benefits, disability and coverage disputes. His practice...

R. Ian Macdonald is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Competition / Antitrust Law. R. Ian practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized R. Ian Macdonald since 2019. 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 R. Ian Macdonald is held by other lawyers.

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...

Vera is a Partner and Vice-Chair of the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group in Ontario. She is an experienced litigator and provides practical advice and representation to clients in commercial and civil litigation matters, with a focus on class actions and complex business disputes. Vera is recognized as a leading class actions lawyer. She has represented clients in significant cases addressing groundbreaking legal issues and has appeared at trial and appellate courts across...

David proudly serves as the Managing Partner at Howie, Sacks & Henry . He initially held this role from 2014 to 2022 and reassumed it at the end of 2024. David distinguishes himself among personal injury lawyers through his extensive courtroom experience. For over 25 years, he has actively conducted trials and arbitrations, advocating vigorously for his clients' rights. Due to his courtroom proficiency, many personal injury law firms in Ontario seek his representation as trial counsel for...