Mandates

Successfully represented developer in Ontario Court of Appeal reversing judgment granting partial summary judgement, enforceability of joint venture non-competition covenant.

Successful in striking down a contract between a landowner and the City of Ottawa that restrict urban development on Kanata lands, and require the continued operation of a golf course on those lands.

Successfully represented member of provincial parliament in defamation proceedings against national media, scope of defences of justification and responsible journalism.

Successfully represented plaintiffs, leading authority on compellability of cabinet ministers and scope of parliamentary privilege.

Lead counsel in defence of a multi-party proceeding in Newfoundland seeking damages to marine infrastructure of in excess of $40 million arising from Hurricane Dorian.

Successfully represented Canadian Home Publishers Inc. before the Ontario Court of Appeal and on a leave application to the Supreme Court of Canada.

Counsel to plaintiffs in a significant oppression action involving valuable real estate assets across Ontario.

Counsel to the majority shareholder and several corporate entities in a breach of contract and oppression action brought by a minority shareholder and partner in several prominent Toronto restaurants.

Secured a settlement in the action brought by Selena Stronach against Belinda Stronach and other members of the Stronach family over control of and rights to the family wealth.

Successfully represented a telecommunications company in obtaining insurance coverage for a series of securities actions claiming billions of dollars in damages.

Successfully settled complex long-tail environmental liability coverage claims against thirteen insurers.

Scope of s10 right to retain and instruct counsel.