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As a patent and trademark lawyer Toronto-based, Mark D. Penner’s practice focuses on all aspects of the acquisition, protection, enforcement and strategic use of a wide range of intellectual property assets in Canada and around the world. Acting for a range of clients, from individual inventors, start-ups and other early stage companies to large multinational companies, Mark provides strategic advice in a variety of technology areas, including biotechnology, chemistry, energy, social me...

Timothy Chubb is a Partner in the Business Law Group at Loopstra Nixon in Toronto, Ontario. His practice focuses on Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law , and Private Funds Law . Tim advises clients on private equity and venture capital transactions, domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, fund formation matters, and other strategic corporate transactions. Tim works with private equity firms, venture capital investors,...

Andrew Currier is a co-founder shareholder, CEO at PCK Intellectual Property . He is also the co-author of Canadian Patent Law (LexisNexis), now in its fifth edition and cited by the Supreme Court of Canada. With over two decades of experience spanning industry, private practice, and executive leadership, Andrew is a recognized leader in Canadian intellectual property law. His work reflects a consistent focus on aligning legal strategy with business planning, helping companies build and manag...

Paul’s advanced advocacy skills both inside and outside of the courtroom have led to him being recognized by the Law Society of Ontario as a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation . Paul has proven himself a fearless advocate by a number of successful trial outcomes over the years, including a recent $11.5 million judgment for medical malpractice causing cerebral palsy against a negligent doctor as well as a recent judgment against a negligent emergency room physician who caused the d...

Melissa is a partner in our commercial leasing department and has dedicated her career to representing commercial landlords and tenants in a variety of commercial leasing matters. She has expertise in managing commercial lease transactions for all types of properties, including office, retail, industrial and mixed-use. Melissa's practice includes the interpretation of commercial leases and the coordination of major projects, including multi-location deals and due diligence on acquisitions. He...

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 ...

David Sterns is a partner at Sotos LLP. He has acted as counsel in some of Canada’s leading franchise law cases. His practice focuses on complex, multi-party and class proceedings such as those related to competition, price fixing and breach of privacy. David also provides experienced counsel to automotive manufacturers and dealers, and has particular experience in arbitrations under the National Automotive Dealer Arbitration Process. Beyond the automotive industry, David represents cli...

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

Andrew C. Lewis is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Labour and Employment Law. Andrew is widely respected for his thoughtful and incisive work, expressed through clear, sharp writing and a meticulous attention to detail. He practices as a litigator in a wide variety of employment, civil, commercial and administrative matters. In employment law, Andrew is frequently consulted in contract ne...

Pinta is an experienced trial lawyer practising primarily in the area of complex medical negligence, joining Gluckstein Lawyers as Senior Counsel in 2025. She has extensive experience advocating for plaintiffs in cases involving birth injuries, surgical errors, delayed diagnoses, hospital negligence, and catastrophic brain injuries. Pinta represents clients in actions against physicians, nurses, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare institutions. Uniquely positioned as former defence couns...