Seann D. McAleese

Lindsay is dedicated to the practice of criminal trials and appeal work, bringing an attentive approach to representing clients. She appears at all court levels in Ontario, handling bail proceedings, trials, appeals, interventions, and constitutional applications in her pursuit of justice. Lindsay defends clients against various criminal charges, with a particular focus on defending sexual offences. She possesses considerable experience in constitutional litigation, routinely developing argum...

John A. Olthuis is one of the founding partners of OKT. His practice includes litigation, comprehensive and specific land rights, self-government, and impacts and benefits agreements. John was on the legal team of the Assembly of First Nations in negotiations with Canada and the provinces lending to the inclusion of "Section 35" in Canada’s repatriated Constitution in 1982. John was legal counsel to Chiefs of Ontario and table negotiator at the Aboriginal Government table for the Assemb...

Melanie J. Webb is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Criminal Defence. Melanie J. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Melanie J. Webb since 2024. 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 Melanie J. Webb is held by other lawyers.

Krista Chaytor is an experienced litigator with a practice focused on business litigation.Krista has experience litigating a large number of business disputes, including those related to commercial leasing, construction, real estate, shareholder rights and remedies, and employment. Krista is adept at handling complex business litigation. She has appeared before all levels of Ontario courts, numerous tribunals and the Federal Court. Krista also has experience in alternative dispute resolution ...

Sarah Armstrong is the Chair of Fasken’s Ontario Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group. An adept and strategic litigator, Sarah combines skilled courtroom advocacy and sound judgment to represent clients who are involved in business-critical disputes. Sarah navigates clients through complex commercial disputes and professional liability matters in both court and in arbitration. In the class action arena, Sarah has extensive experience managing and coordinating the defence of ...

For over 20 years, companies ranging from start-ups to large national and multi-national corporations and financial institutions have considered David their trusted advisor for a broad range of technology transactions: software licensing, mobile payments, outsourcing, vehicular telematics, crypto-currency, and many others. Clients say that David provides exceptional client service, expert legal advice and superior results. His reasoned, innovative and low-key approach helps clients through di...

David has a wide-ranging civil litigation practice covering almost all aspects of insurance related litigation, including municipal liability, occupiers’ liability, commercial host, sports & entertainment facilities, education law and events related liability as well as professional negligence and automobile claims litigation. He is often called upon to advise casualty and property insurers along with policy holders and self insured entities on insurance related issues, including im...

Daniel Paperny is a Partner and co-lead of the Estate Litigation practice group at Loopstra Nixon LLP . He practices exclusively in the areas of wills, estates, trusts, powers of attorney, guardianship, and capacity related litigation. Daniel has practiced estate litigation since his call to the Bar in 2015 and has developed an expertise in the area. Daniel is passionate about estate litigation and recognizes the importance of this time in the lives of his clients. By utilizing technical skil...

Nationally known for his expertise in real estate property matters, Brett Tkatch numbers Canada’s top commercial and residential development companies and commercial institutional lenders among his clients. He is a partner in Blaney McMurtry LLP, practising in the firm's real estate group and is the Head of the Real Estate Practice Group. "I take great pride in knowing some of the people looking at my biography no doubt have visited some of the major development sites I have had the opp...

Marc D. Isaacs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Maritime Law and Transportation Law. Marc D. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Marc D. Isaacs since 2009. 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 Marc D. Isaacs is held by other lawyers.