Sarah E. Gilbert

Kris Borg-Olivier is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and International Arbitration. Kris Borg-Olivier is a litigator with a keen analytical mind and calming presence. In a broad practice that focuses on commercial and civil litigation, he tackles complex legal problems with clarity and creativity. Having previously spent five years practicing in New York with a...

Eric Morgan represents companies, boards, and executives in complex commercial disputes and corporate governance matters, drawing on experience as both counsel and arbitrator in domestic and international proceedings. His counsel practice centres on governance disputes, including defending independent directors against claims exceeding $200 million for breach of fiduciary duty and oppression, and representing founders, boards, and senior management in disputes over business ownership and cont...

John Yiokaris is a partner at Sotos LLP. John leads our firm’s Automotive Sector practice, drawing on his considerable experience working as lead counsel for several of Canada’s largest automotive manufacturers and numerous dealers. In addition to handling dealer development matters, he has extensive experience in acting in automobile dealership disputes and in proceedings under the National Automobile Dealer Arbitration Program. John is also the Head of our Trademark practice and...

Irv Kleiner is a partner in Torkin Manes LLP ’s Labour & Employment Group in Toronto, Ontario. His practice focuses on Labour and Employment Law, representing management in a broad range of workplace and labour relations matters across both the public and private sectors. For more than 40 years, Irv has advised and represented employers in the hospitality, manufacturing, transportation, health care , education, automotive and retail sectors. His health care experience includes advis...

Paul Davis is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Class Action Litigation, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Securities Law. Paul litigates class actions and complex commercial cases. He has appeared at all levels of court in Ontario, British Columbia, in domestic and international arbitrations, and before various tribunals. In his class actions practice, Paul represents both plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving product liability, copyright, employ...

Peter Gross is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law and Municipal Law. Peter practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Peter Gross since 2021. 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 Peter Gross is held by other lawyers.

Craig Vander Zee is a partner at Torkin Manes LLP in Toronto, Ontario and practises in the firm’s Trusts & Estates and Litigation Groups. He is certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Estates and Trusts Law . Craig advises and represents individuals, trust companies, government agencies and other organizations in estate, trust, capacity, fiduciary and power of attorney disputes and litigation. His practice includes advising clients on the rights and obligations of...

Maria Ruberto’s practice is dedicated to infrastructure and construction law. Focusing on the resolution of disputes in the construction industry, she represents all players including owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and sureties. From negotiating construction agreements up to project close, Maria provides legal advice and representation on a wide variety of construction matters. She appears regularly before all Ontario courts on motions, applications and trials, and repre...

Andrea Lee is certified as a Specialist in Construction Law by the Law Society of Ontario. She is a Fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers and Past Chair of the Ontario Bar Association, Construction and Infrastructure Section Executive. Andrea obtained her Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Law from Queen’s University. She has practiced exclusively in construction law since her call to the bar in 2006. She acts for owners, contracto...

Alex specializes in matters related to capacity, guardianship, and power of attorney. He has often been appointed as counsel for individuals alleged to be incapable in high-conflict capacity-related disputes, showcasing his dedication to the rights of vulnerable individuals. Alex serves as the co-CPD liaison for the Elder Law Section and is a member-at-large of the OBA Trusts and Estates Section Executives of the Ontario Bar Association. Additionally, he is an active member of the Mental Heal...