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Tate McLeod is a litigator whose practice covers a wide range of complex commercial, insurance, employment and disability benefit disputes. He has extensive experience in representing and advising financial institutions, employers and insurers in a variety of contract and tort disputes, including disability benefit and workplace injury claims. He also acts on behalf of all kinds of professionals and institutions in a wide range of liability defence matters. Tate has successfully appeared befo...

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

Katherine L. Shadbolt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Katherine L. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine L. Shadbolt since 2012. 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 Katherine L. Shadbolt is held by other lawyers.

Adriana I. Cargnello is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law and Professional Malpractice Law. Adriana I. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Adriana I. Cargnello 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 Adriana I. Cargnello is held by other lawyers.

Guy Giorno leads the firm’s Political Law practice. He advises clients on lobbyist registration, government accountability and ethics, public-sector conflict of interest and government procurement. Former Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister of Canada, Guy remains an active, influential force in shaping lobbyist registration laws in Canada. Widely recognized as Canada’s leading expert in lobbying law, Guy regularly represents corporate executives and lobbyists in enforcement proce...

Anne-Marie Oatway is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of International Trade and Finance Law and Public Procurement Law. Anne-Marie practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Anne-Marie Oatway since 2019. 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 Anne-Marie Oatway is held by other lawyers.

Brenda Hollingsworth co-founded Ottawa’s Auger Hollingsworth Accident & Injury Lawyers in 2005 with her husband Richard Auger. She runs a full bilingual litigation practice in addition to serving as the firm’s director of legal services. Brenda was named an Ottawa Business Journal Forty Under 40 recipient and took home the Women’s Business Network’s Businesswoman of the Year award in the Professional category. She was also recognized as one of Ottawa Life Magazine&...

Michael L. Phelan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice and Intellectual Property Law. Michael L. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Michael L. Phelan 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 Michael L. Phelan is held by other lawyers.

Anna Tosto’s practice focuses on corporate financing for the technology and transportation sectors. She regularly assists clients on asset-based finance as well as mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations and large contract negotiations. A leader in the international transportation community, Anna serves as Canadian counsel on financing transactions to many of North America's Class 1 railways. She is also a frequent speaker at international rail finance conferences. Anna has been called u...

Anthony P. McGlynn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Trusts and Estates. Anthony P. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Anthony P. McGlynn since 2013. 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 Anthony P. McGlynn is held by other lawyers.