Robert Maratta

Megan Shortreed is a top attorney 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, 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 Megan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matthew Estabrooks is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Matthew, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gasper is a partner in our litigation department. Gasper's practice focuses on a broad range of complex matters, including both commercial and civil disputes. He has particular experience with commercial lease disputes, contractual disputes, construction law disputes, as well as debt collection matters. Gasper has appeared as counsel before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice; various administrative tribunals and both private mediations and arbitrations. Gasper has also assisted with variou...

James Harnum provides counsel to unions, employees and boards of trustees on all aspects of pension and benefits administration and litigation. A significant part of his practice involves assisting employees of insolvent companies in recovering amounts owed to them, whether for wages, severance pay or post-retirement benefits. James also has experience in litigation involving the intersection of constitutional rights with labour and pension law. He has appeared before all levels of court in O...

Charles W. Pley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Charles W., who practices law in Oakville, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charles W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

With perseverance and a quick mind, Adam resolves even the most intricate family law issues on behalf of his clients. He believes that understanding them and what they do is essential to determining the most practical and effective solutions for their unique situations. Whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration or litigation, Adam is consistently focused on achieving his client’s goals in an efficient manner. As a Partner at Epstein Cole, Adam can assist in all aspects of fami...

Alan Minsky has practised in all aspects of labour relations and employment law before the various labour relations and employment tribunals and in the courts, including before the Supreme Court of Canada, on behalf of private and public sector trade union and professional association clients. Alan’s practice over the years has focussed on construction labour relations. He has frequently acted on behalf of building trade unions and their councils of trade unions, including the Central O...

Jennifer L. Wilson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Jennifer L., who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jennifer L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jackie VanDerMeulen practices all aspects of labour, employment and human rights law. She is a skilled advocate who regularly represents employers in labour arbitrations, interest arbitrations, federal and provincial labour board matters, human rights proceedings (including pay equity), employment litigation and applications for judicial review. She also supports employers with collective bargaining and day-to-day employment advice. Jackie has gained valuable experience in pay equity, employm...

John is the former head of the firm's litigation practice. With degrees in both engineering and law, he practises in the areas of environmental law, litigation, and administrative law, and has appeared as counsel on matters in all levels of the courts in Ontario, and before several administrative tribunals, including the Environmental Review Tribunal, the Board of Directors of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario, the Commercial Registration Appeal Tribunal, the Law Society of Upper Canada...