Michael Currie
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“Michael is a relentless advocate with business acumen. He provides reasoned and practical advice in high-stakes disputes.”
Bio
As a trusted advisor for clients navigating business disputes, Michael Currie is known for his practical approach and calm demeanour through high-stakes and often difficult situations. Commended by a judge for conducting “highly focused and effective examinations”, he has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario and regularly acts for clients in mediations and arbitrations.
Michael acts for both public and privately held companies, with an emphasis on contractual disputes, franchise agreements, oppression claims, injunctions, and class actions. Michael has deep knowledge of the property development and automotive sectors in particular, including disputes under the National Automobile Dealer Arbitration Program (NADAP).
Committed to supporting his local community, Michael is the proud founder of Good Laughs, an annual fundraiser where lawyers perform stand-up comedy for a good cause, which has raised tens of thousands of dollars for local and national charities.
Select Representative Mandates
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LaFontaine et al. v. The Government of Manitoba, 2024 MBKB 147
Counsel to a class of children in care in a class action against the Government of Manitoba seeking compensation for Manitoba’s policy of forcibly misappropriating the Children’s Special Allowance.
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Manitoba Métis Federation et al ats Métis National Council Secretariat Inc.
Counsel to the Manitoba Métis Federation and MMF President David Chartrand in a claim relating to the governance of the Métis National Council, the former national government of the Métis Nation.
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Nordik Windows Inc. v. Aviva Insurance Co.
Counsel on a national class action on behalf of class members who were insured for business interruption coverage with Aviva but were denied coverage.
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Infor Financial Inc. v. CentriLogic, Inc., 2024 ONCA 849
Counsel at trial and on appeal for the successful plaintiff/respondent, an investment bank, in a dispute related to a financing fee under an agreement.
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Baroch v. Canada Cartage, 2021 ONSC 7376
Successfully represented class members in class action for unpaid overtime by a national trucking and logistics company.
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2100 Bridletowne Inc. v. Ding, 2021 ONSC 4552 (Divisional Court)
Counsel to 2100 Bridletowne Inc., a developer and responding party to two motions for leave to appeal.
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2100 Bridletowne Inc. v. Ding, 2021 ONSC 2119
Counsel to a builder/vendor seeking a mandatory injunction against defaulting purchasers to provide vacant possession of a condominium townhouse.
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Bakaris v. Southern Sky, 2020 ONSC 7306
Counsel to a Zimbabwean business owner in the cannabis industry on a motion to resolve jurisdictional issues due to conflicting terms in an agreement.
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Evans v. Mattamy Homes Limited 2019 ONSC 3883
Represented Mattamy Homes in a dispute with purchasers of pre-construction homes who defaulted on closing.
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Wang v Mattamy Corporation
Wang v Mattamy Corporation 2019 ONSC 6675
Recognitions
Legal 500
- The Legal 500 Canada, 2025: Next Generation Partner - Dispute Resolution, Ontario
Lexpert
- Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory, 2025: Litigation - Corporate Commercial
Best Lawyers
- The Best Lawyers™ in Canada: Ones to Watch, 2025: Class Action Litigation; Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- The Best Lawyers™ in Canada: Ones to Watch, 2024: Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Credentials
- Called to the Ontario Bar, 2015
- J.D. (Cum Laude), University of Ottawa, 2014
- B.Sc. in Psychology (First Class Honours with Distinction), Mount Allison University, 2010
Memberships
- Pro Bono Ontario, Duty Counsel