Simone A. Bilato

As a Certified Specialist in Municipal Law (Local Government/Land Use Planning and Development) and original member of the Law Society’s Municipal Law Specialty Committee, Steve O’Melia specializes in municipal, planning/development, and expropriation law. Since returning to private practice in 2003 his clients have included developers, landowners and more than 50 municipalities, school boards, and conservation authorities. Steve’s decade of experience as an in-house municip...

Aubrey Lasky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Aubrey practices law in Kitchener, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Aubrey Lasky 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 Aubrey Lasky is held by other lawyers.

V. Sean Gomes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities Law. V. Sean practices law in Kitchener, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized V. Sean Gomes 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 V. Sean Gomes is held by other lawyers.

David Hayward is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. David practices law in Burlington, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized David Hayward since 2022. 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 David Hayward is held by other lawyers.

Tom Manes represents mid- to large-size corporations and organizations in his accomplished corporate commercial practice. He provides help with a wide range of business matters, including leasing, mergers and acquisitions, and drafting and negotiating a variety of business agreements. He also has expertise in secured transactions, acting both for the lender and the borrower. Tom provides his broad range of clients with timely, practical, results-oriented counsel. He focuses on providing speci...

Allen Wynperle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Allen practices law in Hamilton, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Allen Wynperle since 2023. 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 Allen Wynperle is held by other lawyers.

Asif Lasani is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Asif practices law in Hamilton, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Asif Lasani since 2026. 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 Asif Lasani is held by other lawyers.

James Bromiley has a diverse practice encompassing all areas of civil and commercial litigation. He has acted for clients in property and casualty insurance, personal injury, motor vehicle, short and long term disability claims, and environmental law matters. James identifies sound, practical business solutions for his clients, resolving disputes through consultation and negotiation before litigation becomes the only viable option. He adopts a problem-solving approach to address client concer...

Jennifer Zdriluk is lawyer and partner in the Labour & Employment Law and Human Rights Law Groups at Ross & McBride . Jennifer is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. She was called to the bar in July of 2003 and has practiced exclusively in the firm's Labour and Employment Group since that time. She regularly appears before the Courts, the Human Rights Tribunals, Arbitrators, the Labour Board, and other administrative tribunals on...

Rose M. Demelo Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Rose M. practices law in Kitchener, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Rose M. Demelo Johnson 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 Rose M. Demelo Johnson is held by other lawyers.