Sheldon Plener

Stephen A. Pike is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Director and Officer Liability Practice. Stephen A. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen A. Pike 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 Stephen A. Pike is held by other lawyers.

Krista Nerland is a partner at OKT. Her practice focuses on litigation related to Aboriginal rights, Aboriginal title, and treaty rights; human rights and discrimination; and advancing Indigenous jurisdiction. Krista has particular expertise in appellate litigation and has appeared at all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada. Krista holds a J.D. with honours from the University of Toronto, where she received awards for academic excellence and highest standing in constitution...

Sumeet (Sonu) Dhanju-Dhillon is a partner in Torkin Manes ’ Litigation Group and a respected leader within the firm and broader legal community. She maintains a sophisticated civil and commercial litigation practice focused on complex business disputes, advising corporations, shareholders, partnerships and entrepreneurs on matters involving breach of contract, governance and shareholder conflicts, partnership disputes, real estate litigation and technology-related claims. Sonu is known ...

Saman Wickramasinghe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defence. Saman practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Saman Wickramasinghe since 2027. 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 Saman Wickramasinghe is held by other lawyers.

Craig Flood practises in the area of labour law with a special expertise in the area of workplace safety and insurance. He was a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee from 2008 to 2020 and served as the Managing Partner from 2016 to 2020. Craig represents trade unions and employees in the acquisition and preservation of bargaining rights, unfair labour practice complaints, discipline and discharge, occupational health and safety, essential services, and grievance arbitration. He has ...

Adam Stephens is currently Chair, Disputes and sits on the firm’s Executive Committee. He was previously the Chair of the firm's Litigation Practice Group and head of the Commercial Litigation Group. Adam is an experienced commercial litigator who provides practical and strategic advice to his clients. He has extensive experience arguing cases before all levels of Ontario and federal courts and at private arbitrations. Adam’s practice encompasses a wide range of complex commercial...

Rachel Goldman Robinson is a partner in the Private Client Services Group at Torkin Manes LLP in Toronto, Ontario. Her practice focuses on Trusts and Estates , including estate planning and administration , trusts, tax planning, wills, powers of attorney and business succession planning. With more than twenty years of experience, Rachel advises individuals, families, business owners and fiduciaries on a broad range of estate and trust matters. She works closely with clients to develop practic...

Mark practises all areas of labour and employment law, representing both public and private sector employers before labour boards, arbitration boards, the courts and numerous employment-related administrative tribunals. Mark’s practice also involves providing proactive and strategic advice to employers in labour and employment matters. Mark has acted as lead counsel in many significant collective agreement arbitrations, wrongful dismissal matters and proceedings before both the Ontario ...

Ron graduated from Queens University in 1978 with an Honours Degree in Psychology and from Queen’s University Law School in 1981 . He was a member of the only Queen’s varsity men’s hockey team to win an Ontario championship. Ron was called to the Bar in 1983 and was a senior partner with Strike Furlong Ford until February 1, 2016 when he merged his practice with the partners of Davidson Cahill Morrison LLP where he is now counsel. Ron practices exclusively in the area of Per...

James (Jamie) Dunn is a partner at Beard Winter LLP and a member of the firm’s Insurance Litigation group. Jamie has enjoyed a long and distinguished legal career in the field of insurance defence litigation and is a nationally recognized and highly regarded litigator.Jamie specializes in jury trial work in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, as well as tort, subrogation, rail-related claims, product liability, coverage dispute litigation and commercial general liability cases. He ha...