Mandates

Representing a group of heirs in a dispute concerning the recovery of rare and valuable art works stolen during the Second World War.

Acted for law firm in significant appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada concerning anti-SLAPP legislation.

Representing Hockey Canada in connection with litigation, investigation, and Parliamentary hearings regarding sexual misconduct allegations and with respect to corporate governance issues.

Acted for interveners ADRIC and TCAS on leading case on arbitrators’ duties of disclosure, independence and impartiality.

Counsel to applicant in a successful unjust enrichment application against property vendors in an agreement of purchase and sale for lands in Cambridge, Ontario.

Successful defence of an action against a franchise owner of a large international chain of cafes and restaurants.

Obtained order enforcing the exercise of options to purchase two large commercial properties.

Counsel to the Federation of Law Societies and CanLII in the Supreme Court of Canada in a case involving the scope of Crown copyright.

Counsel to charity in disputes with donor, including striking application to declare the charity a bankrupt, and defending injunction that would have prevented charitable distribution.

Successfully defended an injunction motion for interim payments in the context of a partnership dispute involving one of Canada’s largest First Nations-owned companies.