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Chris Pigott is a partner in the Litigation and Labour groups. His practice focuses on disputes and advisory work in labour, human rights, and public law matters. Chris represents some of Canada’s leading employers in their most consequential cases. Chris is a talented litigator who acts for clients in arbitrations, tribunal proceedings, and before the Courts. He routinely acts in judicial reviews, appeals, and other complex litigation arising from labour, human rights, and public law d...

Allan Dick is a partner at Sotos LLP. Allan is a trusted primary advisor to many top franchisors, with more than three decades practising law in the franchising, licensing and distribution industry. He is recognized as one of Canada’s leading franchise litigators and has extensive experience at every level of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada as well as before national and international arbitration tribunals. Allan regularly provides expert opinions to other counsel. As a tra...

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...

Tina Woodside-Shaw is a partner and Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP’s General Counsel, with responsibility for the firm’s legal affairs and risk management, including client relationship management, conflicts, governance and compliance matters. One of Canada's leading corporate and securities lawyers, for more than 35 years Tina has delivered strategic, pragmatic advice to clients on their complex corporate finance, M&A and corporate governance matters. She is known for her strong bu...

Kevin J. Weber is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Gaming Law. Kevin J. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin J. Weber since 2010. 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 Kevin J. Weber is held by other lawyers.

Maggie Wente (BA, LLB, MSW) is a partner at Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP. She is a member of Serpent River First Nation and was born and raised in Toronto. Recently Maggie focuses much of her practice on advocating for equality for Indigenous children and individuals in child welfare systems and the exercise of inherent jurisdiction over child well-being. She does this in litigation and in negotiation about child welfare funding, program delivery and First Nations law-making. Maggie also advis...

Joe Michelucci is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Negligence. Joe practices law in Richmond Hill, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Joe Michelucci 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 Joe Michelucci is held by other lawyers.

Belinda Bain is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Belinda practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Belinda Bain 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 Belinda Bain is held by other lawyers.

Luisa Ritacca is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law and Sports Law. Luisa practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Luisa Ritacca since 2016. 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 Luisa Ritacca is held by other lawyers.

Andrew Hatnay is a Partner in the firm’s Pensions and Employee Benefits group and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. He advises employees, retirees, pension plan administrators and unions on all aspects of pension plans, benefit plans and employee compensation, and has special expertise with corporate restructurings and bankruptcy. Andrew is also a litigator and represents clients in insolvency proceedings before all levels of court. Andrew has acted as court-appointed re...