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Chris Beckett was born in Windsor, Ontario and raised in London where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Western Ontario. He then moved to Toronto to attend Osgoode Hall Law School, graduating in 1996. After graduating, Chris returned to his home town of London, Ontario to practice law. Chris was called to the bar in 1998, and started his first law firm, Ledroit Beckett, in 1999. Beckett Personal Injury Lawyers was established in 2013 where Chris has practiced law ex...

Fred Rose is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Fred, who practices law in London, Ontario, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Fred is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matthew is a partner in the Class Actions group at McKenzie Lake Lawyers in London, Ontario, Canada. His practice focuses on Plaintiff side class actions and mass torts, particularly product liability and consumer protections claims. Matthew offers his clients a depth of experience and track record of success in many types of class actions. Since 2003, he has worked on some of the leading Canadian class actions.

Catherine Bruni is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Catherine, who practices law in London, Ontario, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Catherine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James is a partner and an experienced real estate development and business lawyer who advises on all aspects of real property transactions, including the development, ownership structure, purchase, sale and financing of commercial office complexes, retail shopping centers and residential buildings. He also regularly advises on private mergers and acquisitions, complex corporate restructurings and secured lending transactions. Driven by his desire to add value and ensure positive outcomes for ...

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

Paula Lombardi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law. Paula, who practices law in London, Ontario, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paula is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christopher Sinal is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Christopher, who practices law in London, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tony Van Klink practices insolvency and restructuring law and related commercial litigation, focusing on receiverships, bankruptcies, enforcement of security agreements, commercial debt recovery, and CCAA proceedings. Tony represents financial institutions, CCAA monitors, receivers, bankruptcy trustees, and other stakeholders in insolvency matters. He appears regularly before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, including appearances related to Commercial List matters. Tony also handles ins...

Charles is a Siskinds partner and leader of Siskinds' Price Fixing Class Action Group. He has been counsel to the class in numerous successful class actions, including the areas of price-fixing, securities, products liability, and consumer protection. Charles has repeatedly been recognized as one of Canada's leading class action lawyers, including being named by Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide as one of the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada, by Chambers & Partners as a class actions leading pra...