Mandates

Acting for a New York private equity firm in a claim against the Government of Canada regarding the demise of a wireless services provider, in which the private equity firm was major investor.

Successfully represented class counsel in Ontario Court of Appeal, availability of contingent fee under Class Proceedings Act in absence of monetary.

Acted in international arbitration seated in Toronto concerning ownership of a valuable antique double bass (2021), including application to appoint an arbitrator in Armour v. De Groot, 2021 ONSC 3505…

Successfully represented a client in a precedent-setting insurance case regarding insurance allocation issues.

Successfully represented Canadian Civil Liberties Association in Supreme Court of Canada Constitutionality of publication bans in bail proceedings.

Counsel to the Plaintiff in a fraud claim against two former members orchestrated a scheme whereby they duped the widows of deceased fire fighters into directing money to the former members.

Successfully represented defendant in Ontario Court of Appeal, jurisdictional boundary between provincial and federal business corporation statutes.

Representing senior living homes against various insurers for potential liability arising from COVID-19 outbreaks.

Successfully represented a former President and CEO in a claim against his former employer regarding entitlements under his employment agreement.

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

Acted for the owner/manager of the shared facilities of Canada’s tallest residential building in an action against a condominium corporation for unpaid shared facilities fees.