Seann D. McAleese

Karen is an experienced trial lawyer with a focus on jury trials – her record speaks for herself, she has had tremendous success securing acquittals for clients in jury trials for all types of offences including first and second-degree murder prosecutions. She has also won acquittals in judge alone trials, including a first-degree murder. Though she has defended nearly every criminal charge known to law, she specializes in complex prosecutions involving allegations of firearms possessio...

Paul Davis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Class Action Litigation, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Securities Law. Paul, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

eilah Chan is a partner in the Corporate Group. With over 20 years of experience, her practice includes all aspects of intellectual property, and litigation involving patent, trademark, contract/licensing, trade secret and copyright issues. Jeilah advises clients on IP issues arising out of M&A transactions, joint ventures, and licensing matters. She also advises clients on advertising and labelling, and IP protection, enforcement, commercialization, and brand-building strategies. Jeilah ...

Paul S. Carenza is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Paul S., who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen Kerr’s corporate practice is focused on mergers and acquisitions in regulated industries such as the financial services, the healthcare and the life sciences industries. Large companies turn to Stephen for clarity on policy and regulatory issues related to banking, insurance, reinsurance, life sciences and mergers and acquisitions generally. A significant portion of Stephen’s practice involves providing counsel to large and mid-sized businesses on acquisitions and divestme...

John Ciardullo is the Managing Partner of the Toronto office where he is responsible for overseeing management, strategic direction and client service. He is also a member of the Partnership Board, Executive Committee, Management Committee and the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. He is the former Head of the Corporate Department and the Capital Markets and Public Mergers & Acquisitions Groups. John has expertise in a broad range of corporate transactions and has led some of Ca...

Angelique helps clients resolve legal issues that can arise following the death or incapacity of loved ones. In these circumstances, feelings of sadness or anger can be overwhelming. Angelique listens carefully to her clients in order to really understand what they need, and then pursues their goals relentlessly. Former clients describe her as an astute negotiator who is very creative, caring, strong, witty and “a warrior in the truest sense of the word.” Angelique became interest...

Alexandra is a partner in the commercial litigation department at Blaney McMurtry LLP. She provides strategic business and legal advice to a wide range of stakeholders, including debtors, creditors, lenders, employees and Court-appointed officials in restructurings under the Companies’ Creditor Arrangement Act and bankruptcies and proposals under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act . Clients regularly consult Alexandra on issues relating to enforcement of creditors’ rights, asset sa...

Alex has a broad practice in all areas of family law, including high conflict parenting issues and complex financial matters. She is a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers with experience in jurisdictional issues and Hague convention cases. Alex is focused on resolutions. She is a strategic litigator, who has successfully represented clients at all levels of court in Ontario. Wherever possible, she strives to resolve family conflicts out of court through negotiation and alter...

Andrew McCoomb's practice focuses on complex commercial and securities litigation, as well as competition, consumer protection and fraud disputes. He regularly acts for companies in the technology, financial services and transport sectors ranging from start-ups to multinationals. Andrew is also a member of the Canadian special situations team, which encompasses Canada's leading shareholder activist practice, sophisticated securities litigation and complex reorganization transactions.Andrew ha...