Paul Fruitman Mandates

Obtained a $5 million judgment for breach of an oral contract for the purchase and sale of a Volkswagen dealership and surrounding land in Markham, Ontario.

Counsel to large landowner in proceedings against the Ontario government regarding the inclusion of land inside the Greenbelt.

Counsel to student organization in successfully intervening in motion for injunction regarding protest encampment at the University of Toronto.

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.

Counsel to large multi-hospital network in multifaceted litigation involving a pair of physicians.

Counsel to Donald Trump and two Trump corporations in 20 different claims brought by purchasers of units in the former Trump International Hotel Toronto.

Obtained an injunction against a candidate for a riding nomination who filed a transcript of a confidential settlement meeting and provided it to the press. Successfully defended appeal at the Divisio…

Successfully represented employer in injunctive proceeding to prevent use of confidential information and breach of restrictive covenants.

Successfully defended former chief financial officer of SNC-Lavalin Group in securities class action.

Obtained declaration of zoning by-law violations against landlords operating illegal lodging houses in residential subdivision and an injunction preventing further breaches of the zoning by-law.

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.

Counsel to one of Canada’s largest First Nations-owned companies in an action alleging a partnership interest and seeking dissolution of the contracting business.