Paul D. Davis

“I see clients at some of the most vulnerable times in their lives, and my role is to help guide them through a challenging and often unfamiliar process. I recognize that every client’s circumstances are different and that each person may need a different approach. My aim is to help clients focus on their recovery while pursuing an outcome that aligns with their individual needs and goals.” Samantha Shatz is a Toronto, Ontario lawyer at Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP , where h...

John is a partner at Sotos LLP. He is dean of the franchising, licensing and distributing bar – a recognition that caps a 40-year career acting for franchisors regionally, nationally and globally. Today, he continues to provide counsel to franchisors in all aspects of their businesses, including in franchise system or distribution chain design and implementation, system restructuring, international and domestic transactions, and franchise disclosure. He offers strategic support to franc...

Kathryn Manning is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Kathryn practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Kathryn Manning since 2023. 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 Kathryn Manning is held by other lawyers.

Scott Conover practices general corporate/commercial law. With particular emphasis on private mergers and acquisitions, Scott has extensive experience in the acquisition and divestiture of private companies, amalgamations and other corporate reorganizations. Advising Canadian and foreign entrepreneurs and public and private companies, Scott is regularly involved in a variety of sectors, including industrial, life sciences and technology. Scott advises on the establishment and operation of par...

Steven C. Ferri is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Municipal Law. Steven C. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Steven C. Ferri since 2027. 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 Steven C. Ferri is held by other lawyers.

Gordon represents international and domestic interests involved in the transportation and related insurance industries in litigation, regulatory and contractual matters. Gordon advises and represents shippers, carriers, intermediaries (freight forwarders, freight brokers and customs brokers) and their insurers on matters pertaining to risk assessment and management, regulatory compliance and commercial and casualty disputes arising from the international, cross-border and domestic carriage of...

Megan Shortreed is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law, Labour and Employment Law and Trusts and Estates. Megan routinely represents clients in corporate, commercial, employment, civil, and administrative litigation. She argues cases involving shareholder and partnership disputes, duties of directors and employees, trusts and estates, product liability, and other complex commerci...

Tracey Henry is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Tracey practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Tracey Henry 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 Tracey Henry is held by other lawyers.

Ryan co-leads the firm’s construction labour law practice group. Ryan’s practice areas include labour relations and construction law. He has specific expertise in certification applications, defending against displacement/raid applications and certification-related unfair labour practice complaints, including applications for interim relief during organizing campaigns and applications for remedial certification. Ryan’s notable cases include acting on behalf of an organizing ...

Sharaf Sultan focuses his practice on both employment and workplace immigration law. Sharaf has extensive experience in all aspects of employment law, including wrongful dismissal, design of policies and procedures, as well as workplace human rights matters. Sharaf advises both large and small employers on a wide range of workplace employment matters, including hiring and termination, performance management, drafting of workplace employment policies, restrictive covenants, and employment cont...