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F. Philip Carpenter is a partner in the Construction Practice Group at WeirFoulds. He has extensive experience working on complex construction litigation files for all levels of the industry, having worked previously at a boutique firm in Toronto with a focus on construction law. He has represented contractors, subcontractors, owners, and design professionals in a variety of construction disputes. Additionally, Philip has experience acting for municipalities and municipal insurers in relation...

Lisa Lifshitz is a partner in the Corporate/Commercial Group at Torkin Manes LLP in Toronto, Ontario. Her practice focuses on Information Technology Law , Privacy and Data Security Law , and Technology Law, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, digital commerce, and technology procurement. As Chair of the firm’s Technology Group, Lisa advises clients on the preparation and negotiation of a broad range of technology agreements, including cloud computing and m...

David Himelfarb is head of the Litigation practice at the firm . He has extensive experience in civil litigation and has appeared before all levels of Courts and tribunals in the Province, including the Ontario Court of Appeal as well as the Supreme Court of Canada. He is acknowledged as an effective advocate and negotiator . Many of his cases have been reported and are utilized as precedents in the legal community. His reputation and proven track record are supported by a long list of multi-...

Trevor Moum is a wills and estate lawyer. A significant part of his practice is focused on estate litigation. Estate disputes can be acrimonious and are usually emotionally taxing on all parties. Trevor approaches sensitive issues with empathy and thoughtfulness and aims to achieve appropriate solutions as swiftly as possible. Clients appreciate his ability to listen, identify their specific needs, and seek practical and cost-effective outcomes. Where compromise is not possible, he is a firm ...

Robert Shek’s intellectual property practice is focused on providing strategic guidance in the field of trademarks, copyright and patents. Robert is a lawyer, registered patent agent, and a registered trademark agent. He represents clients in all areas of technology, advising them on strategies for protecting and managing their intellectual property portfolios. As part of his practice, Robert places an emphasis on ensuring that his client’s intellectual property strategies align w...

France M. Tenaille is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mining Law. France M. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized France M. Tenaille since 2018. 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 France M. Tenaille is held by other lawyers.

Barrie Hayes graduated from the University of Windsor Faculty of Law in 1979 and has been serving clients throughout Simcoe County for more than four decades. Based in Barrie, Ontario, Barrie practises in the areas of Family Law, Trusts and Estates, and estates litigation. He assists individuals and families with a wide range of legal matters, including separation and divorce, parenting and support issues, estate disputes, and elder law matters. In addition to his legal practice, Barrie is a ...

Adam Black is a partner in Torkin Manes LLP ’s Family Law Group in Toronto, Ontario. He advises clients on a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, parenting issues, property division, spousal and child support, and domestic contracts. His practice regularly involves complex financial and cross-border issues, including matters concerning high net worth individuals and families. Adam represents clients in mediation, arbitration, and court proceedings at both the trial and a...

Kevin enjoys practising law and loves the challenges of civil litigation. He has broad experience in all aspects of insurance claims litigation, including personal injury, products liability, property losses, professional negligence, class proceedings, and coverage disputes. He is an expert in handling first-party accident benefits claims and disputes between insurers (loss transfer and priority disputes). Kevin is proud to assist many of the firm’s longstanding clients with tailored, p...

M. Elena Hoffstein, FEA, has a practice focused in all areas of estate planning, family business succession planning, corporate reorganization both pre and post mortem planning. She also advises on cross border and international matters, will, trusts and marriage contracts. Elena is also a recognized leader in charity law advising both charities and donors on effective legislative, tax and regulatory matters and on tax effective charitable gifting. Elena frequently advises clients on family b...