Mandates

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.

Successfully represented a financial institution in the largest fidelity bond claim in Canadian history.

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.

Successfully represented class members in class action for unpaid overtime by a national trucking and logistics company.

Acted for Merrill Lynch in appeal on duties of non-fiduciary employees and duty not to compete unfairly with former employer.

Successfully represented the plaintiff at trial and on appeal in an oppression action.

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 manufacturer against claim of fraud by shareholder. Obtained dismissal of action on appeal of motion refusing summary judgment.