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Alexandra Sadvari is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Alexandra practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Alexandra Sadvari 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 Alexandra Sadvari is held by other lawyers.

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...

PRACTICE OVERVIEW Frank Sperduti is a leading expropriation lawyer, and contributing author to the most comprehensive textbook on expropriation law. He has been engaged as counsel in the largest infrastructure projects within Ontario, by both landowners and all levels of government. Frank is a past president of the Ontario Expropriation Association and has written extensively about issues arising in the context of expropriation. He has acted as counsel and appeared before the Ontario Superior...

Shane is a strategic business adviser who has assisted in the acquisition, licensing, and marketing of some of the world’s most famous trademarks and IP assets. Shane is one of a select few Canadian practitioners recognized for his experience in commercial transactions regarding intellectual property assets and is frequently called upon by brand owners around the world to assist with their international acquisition and licensing plans. Shane has assisted clients with dozens of cross-bor...

Allan Bronstein is a partner at Torkin Manes LLP in Toronto, Ontario and a member of the firm’s Business Law and Corporate Finance Groups . His practice focuses on Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, with experience advising businesses, investors and entrepreneurs on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters. Allan works with clients on transactions and day-to-day business operations across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, real estate d...

Paul S. Carenza is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Paul S. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Paul S. Carenza 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 Paul S. Carenza is held by other lawyers.

Jill Makepeace has over two decades of experience conducting criminal trials and appeals. She has represented individuals charged with a broad spectrum of criminal offences, including alleged crimes of violence and serious drug cases. A significant concentration of her trial practice is defending regulated professionals facing criminal and administrative prosecution. She has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario and New Brunswick. She also has experience before administrative tribuna...

Ethan Campbell is a Partner in the firm’s Financial Services Specialty Group. He maintains an active financial services practice focusing on banking and finance transactions. Ethan advises Canadian and international banks, financial institutions, non-bank lenders, private equity firms and corporate borrowers on all aspects of corporate lending, including syndicated and bilateral transactions, acquisition financing, asset-based lending, real estate financing, wholesale automotive financi...

Zaynah Marani is a Founder, Managing Partner, and Immigration Practice Lead, at Marani Law LLP. and has been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada ™ for her contributions to the field of immigration law. With more than 16 years of experience in immigration law, Zaynah Marani has dedicated her career to helping individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and employers navigate Canada's immigration system. Founded in 2012, Marani Law has spent the past 14 years building a...

Adam Bata is a member of Miller Thomson’s Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Law Groups. Adam primarily spends his time advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, corporate governance and other general corporate matters. In addition to advising clients on M&A, Adam’s practice focuses corporate structuring, including advising clients on corporate formation and key corporate governance matters such as the preparation of shareholders agreements and partne...