Media Guide: Legal Expertise at McMillan LLP
This guide is a resource intended to help members of the media connect with legal professionals who can assist in the coverage of complex subjects.
At McMillan LLP, we are proud to employ some of the foremost legal minds in Canadian business law. This guide contains biographies of lawyers who can provide context and commentary on a variety of topics, including Sanctions, Psychedelics, Labour Strikes and Cryptocurrency.
This guide is intended strictly as a reference and does not reflect all areas of expertise within our firm.
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Darcy Ammerman
Partner, Banking & Finance | InsuranceMedia Expertise
Banking and Finance; Financial Services; InsuranceLanguages Spoken
English
Experienced financial services lawyer with expertise in secured lending transactions (including asset-based lending and aircraft financing), financial institution regulation, and rules and regulations of service contracts / warranties. Darcy is also an advisor of choice to insurers, foreign insurance branches and intermediaries establishing their business in Canada with OSFI or the provincial regulators, and also works frequently with fintechs. She is a regular speaker on financial institution regulation and frequent contributor to key industry publications.
More About Darcy AmmermanDarcy Ammerman
Partner, Banking & Finance | Insurance Ottawa Email 613.691.6131 More About Darcy AmmermanExperienced financial services lawyer with expertise in secured lending transactions (including asset-based lending and aircraft financing), financial institution regulation, and rules and regulations of service contracts / warranties. Darcy is also an advisor of choice to insurers, foreign insurance branches and intermediaries establishing their business in Canada with OSFI or the provincial regulators, and also works frequently with fintechs. She is a regular speaker on financial institution regulation and frequent contributor to key industry publications.
Media Expertise
Banking and Finance; Financial Services; InsuranceLanguages Spoken
English
Jason J. Annibale
Partner, Construction & InfrastructureMedia Expertise
Construction & Infrastructure; Litigation & Dispute Resolution; Project Finance and P3Languages Spoken
English
One of Canada’s leading construction dispute resolution lawyers acting in disputes and project finance transactions of the highest complexity. Jason acts for all participants in the construction pyramid, including authorities, owners, developers, special-purpose vehicles, lenders, and general contractors. He manages all manner of construction disputes, including delay and impact claims resulting from COVID-19 and other delay events, lien and trust claims, adjudications, and payment and contractual claims. An authority in his field, he is a frequent speaker at construction industry events and the co-chair for Osgoode Hall’s premier construction programs.
More About Jason J. AnnibaleJason J. Annibale
Partner, Construction & Infrastructure Toronto Email 416.865.7912 More About Jason J. AnnibaleOne of Canada’s leading construction dispute resolution lawyers acting in disputes and project finance transactions of the highest complexity. Jason acts for all participants in the construction pyramid, including authorities, owners, developers, special-purpose vehicles, lenders, and general contractors. He manages all manner of construction disputes, including delay and impact claims resulting from COVID-19 and other delay events, lien and trust claims, adjudications, and payment and contractual claims. An authority in his field, he is a frequent speaker at construction industry events and the co-chair for Osgoode Hall’s premier construction programs.
Media Expertise
Construction & Infrastructure; Litigation & Dispute Resolution; Project Finance and P3Languages Spoken
English
Paul Barbeau
Partner, Mergers & Acquisitions | Capital Markets & Securities View Bio View BioExtensive expertise in capital markets law and securities offerings, mergers & acquisitions, and complex joint ventures. Paul advises clients in the energy, oil field services, technology and other sectors. He acts for public and private issuers, investment funds, private equity funds and underwriters located in Canada and abroad with a strong track record in initial public offerings (IPOs) for clients of all sizes.
More About Paul BarbeauPaul Barbeau
Partner, Mergers & Acquisitions | Capital Markets & Securities Calgary Email 403.351.8304 More About Paul BarbeauExtensive expertise in capital markets law and securities offerings, mergers & acquisitions, and complex joint ventures. Paul advises clients in the energy, oil field services, technology and other sectors. He acts for public and private issuers, investment funds, private equity funds and underwriters located in Canada and abroad with a strong track record in initial public offerings (IPOs) for clients of all sizes.
Media Expertise
Energy (Oil and Gas)Languages Spoken
English
Stephen Brown-Okruhlik
Partner, Litigation & Dispute ResolutionMedia Expertise
Banking and Finance; Business Law; Litigation & Dispute Resolution; Restructuring & InsolvencyLanguages Spoken
English
Experienced commercial litigator whose practice focuses on corporate stakeholder disputes, securities litigation and insolvency. Stephen has extensive experience with creditors’ remedies, complex debt instruments, derivatives, and corporate stakeholder disputes. He regularly acts in insolvency proceedings under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act. He also assists clients in navigating contentious M&A and financing transactions. Stephen has appeared before the Ontario Securities Commission in one of the most significant recent securities disputes, Re Aurora Cannabis. He has also assisted boards of directors in proxy contests. Stephen is currently a co-chair of the M&A litigation subcommittee of the American Bar Association’s Commercial & Business Litigation Committee.
More About Stephen Brown-OkruhlikStephen Brown-Okruhlik
Partner, Litigation & Dispute Resolution Toronto Email 416.865.7043 More About Stephen Brown-OkruhlikExperienced commercial litigator whose practice focuses on corporate stakeholder disputes, securities litigation and insolvency. Stephen has extensive experience with creditors’ remedies, complex debt instruments, derivatives, and corporate stakeholder disputes. He regularly acts in insolvency proceedings under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act. He also assists clients in navigating contentious M&A and financing transactions. Stephen has appeared before the Ontario Securities Commission in one of the most significant recent securities disputes, Re Aurora Cannabis. He has also assisted boards of directors in proxy contests. Stephen is currently a co-chair of the M&A litigation subcommittee of the American Bar Association’s Commercial & Business Litigation Committee.
Media Expertise
Banking and Finance; Business Law; Litigation & Dispute Resolution; Restructuring & InsolvencyLanguages Spoken
English
Bruce Chapple
Chief Executive Officer | Managing PartnerMedia Expertise
Business Law; Mergers & Acquisitions; Private Equity & Venture CapitalLanguages Spoken
English
Highly experienced business lawyer with recognized expertise advising, buying and selling mid-sized Canadian businesses. Bruce is a leader of the firm’s Private Equity & Venture Capital Group with a dynamic practice focused on private investments, mergers and acquisitions, and complex commercial transactions. His clients include public and private corporations, subsidiaries of international corporations, private equity funds and investment vehicles.
More About Bruce ChappleBruce Chapple
Chief Executive Officer | Managing Partner Toronto Email 416.865.7024 More About Bruce ChappleHighly experienced business lawyer with recognized expertise advising, buying and selling mid-sized Canadian businesses. Bruce is a leader of the firm’s Private Equity & Venture Capital Group with a dynamic practice focused on private investments, mergers and acquisitions, and complex commercial transactions. His clients include public and private corporations, subsidiaries of international corporations, private equity funds and investment vehicles.
Media Expertise
Business Law; Mergers & Acquisitions; Private Equity & Venture CapitalLanguages Spoken
English
Adam D.H. Chisholm
Partner, Litigation & Dispute ResolutionMedia Expertise
Capital Markets & Securities; Cryptocurrency (Securities); Intellectual Property; Litigation & Dispute Resolution; TechnologyLanguages Spoken
English
Skilled and tenacious litigator known for his expertise in capital markets and securities, intellectual property (IP) and administrative and public law. Adam acts in contested transactions, investigations and enforcement proceedings before Canadian securities regulators such as the Ontario Securities Commission. Some of these cases are well-known in Canadian media (Re Sino-Forest and Re Catalyst (HBC)). His focus on intellectual property includes trademark litigation under the Trademarks Act. A prevalent part of his practice deals with regulatory and litigation matters related to new technologies such as blockchain and cryptocurrency.
More About Adam D.H. ChisholmAdam D.H. Chisholm
Partner, Litigation & Dispute Resolution Toronto Email 416.307.4209 More About Adam D.H. ChisholmSkilled and tenacious litigator known for his expertise in capital markets and securities, intellectual property (IP) and administrative and public law. Adam acts in contested transactions, investigations and enforcement proceedings before Canadian securities regulators such as the Ontario Securities Commission. Some of these cases are well-known in Canadian media (Re Sino-Forest and Re Catalyst (HBC)). His focus on intellectual property includes trademark litigation under the Trademarks Act. A prevalent part of his practice deals with regulatory and litigation matters related to new technologies such as blockchain and cryptocurrency.
Media Expertise
Capital Markets & Securities; Cryptocurrency (Securities); Intellectual Property; Litigation & Dispute Resolution; TechnologyLanguages Spoken
English
John Clifford
Partner, Business Law | Mergers & Acquisitions | Chief Client OfficerMedia Expertise
Automotive; Business Law; Franchising & Distribution; Mergers & Acquisitions; Private Equity & Venture CapitalLanguages Spoken
English
Highly experienced and acknowledged for his proficiency in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, debt financings and complex re-organizations. John advises some of the world’s best-known Europe- and Asia-based automotive companies, clients in the franchising, technology and manufacturing industries, and foreign companies establishing operations in Canada. In 2021, he was recognized for the fifth consecutive year on the prestigious global list of OUTstanding Top 100 LGBT+ Executives for his impact on LGBT inclusion. He serves as the firm’s Chief Operating Officer.
More About John CliffordJohn Clifford
Partner, Business Law | Mergers & Acquisitions | Chief Client Officer Toronto Email 416.865.7134 More About John CliffordHighly experienced and acknowledged for his proficiency in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, debt financings and complex re-organizations. John advises some of the world’s best-known Europe- and Asia-based automotive companies, clients in the franchising, technology and manufacturing industries, and foreign companies establishing operations in Canada. In 2021, he was recognized for the fifth consecutive year on the prestigious global list of OUTstanding Top 100 LGBT+ Executives for his impact on LGBT inclusion. He serves as the firm’s Chief Operating Officer.
Media Expertise
Automotive; Business Law; Franchising & Distribution; Mergers & Acquisitions; Private Equity & Venture CapitalLanguages Spoken
English
Ralph Cuervo-Lorens
Partner, EnvironmentMedia Expertise
Environment; Indigenous Law; Litigation & Dispute ResolutionLanguages Spoken
English
A leading lawyer practising environmental law and regulatory compliance. Ralph assists clients in the manufacturing, construction, transportation, energy and mining industries on environmental risk-management, mitigation, permitting, impact assessment and compliance. Ralph’s advocacy and dispute resolution practice focuses on the management and resolution of complex regulatory, business and commercial disputes across a broad spectrum of areas including white collar fraud, environmental, taxation, procurement, and Indigenous.
More About Ralph Cuervo-LorensA leading lawyer practising environmental law and regulatory compliance. Ralph assists clients in the manufacturing, construction, transportation, energy and mining industries on environmental risk-management, mitigation, permitting, impact assessment and compliance. Ralph’s advocacy and dispute resolution practice focuses on the management and resolution of complex regulatory, business and commercial disputes across a broad spectrum of areas including white collar fraud, environmental, taxation, procurement, and Indigenous.
Media Expertise
Environment; Indigenous Law; Litigation & Dispute ResolutionLanguages Spoken
English
Paul D. Davis
Partner, Capital Markets & Securities | Mergers & Acquisitions | Chair of the Board of PartnersMedia Expertise
Capital Markets & Securities; Corporate Governance; Energy (Electricity); Manufacturing; Mergers & Acquisitions; MiningLanguages Spoken
English
One of Canada’s leading public mergers and acquisition lawyers, who is also widely recognized for providing trusted counsel on numerous high-profile proxy battles and precedent-setting contested transactions. Paul is highly respected by boards of directors, management teams and regulatory bodies and well-known for bringing unique insider’s perspective to his clients, which has been aided by him holding C-Suite roles and senior positions in public companies and the securities industry before returning to private practice.
More About Paul D. DavisPaul D. Davis
Partner, Capital Markets & Securities | Mergers & Acquisitions | Chair of the Board of Partners Toronto Email 416.307.4137 More About Paul D. DavisOne of Canada’s leading public mergers and acquisition lawyers, who is also widely recognized for providing trusted counsel on numerous high-profile proxy battles and precedent-setting contested transactions. Paul is highly respected by boards of directors, management teams and regulatory bodies and well-known for bringing unique insider’s perspective to his clients, which has been aided by him holding C-Suite roles and senior positions in public companies and the securities industry before returning to private practice.
Media Expertise
Capital Markets & Securities; Corporate Governance; Energy (Electricity); Manufacturing; Mergers & Acquisitions; MiningLanguages Spoken
English
Sidney Elbaz
Partner, Litigation & Dispute ResolutionMedia Expertise
Litigation & Dispute ResolutionLanguages Spoken
English
A litigation lawyer with extensive experience defending numerous class action proceedings alleging violations of Québec’s Consumer Protection Act across various industry sectors. Sidney has deep insight into matters concerning allegations of false representations and failure to warn claims, as well as with competition, antitrust and product liability matters. He has appeared before all levels of court in Québec, the Federal courts and a variety of different tribunals.
More About Sidney ElbazSidney Elbaz
Partner, Litigation & Dispute Resolution Montréal Email 514.987.5084 More About Sidney ElbazA litigation lawyer with extensive experience defending numerous class action proceedings alleging violations of Québec’s Consumer Protection Act across various industry sectors. Sidney has deep insight into matters concerning allegations of false representations and failure to warn claims, as well as with competition, antitrust and product liability matters. He has appeared before all levels of court in Québec, the Federal courts and a variety of different tribunals.
Media Expertise
Litigation & Dispute ResolutionLanguages Spoken
English
Mary L. Flynn-Guglietti
Counsel, Municipal, Land Use Planning & DevelopmentMedia Expertise
Municipal, Land Use Planning & DevelopmentLanguages Spoken
English
One of Canada’s leading municipal land use planning and property development lawyers with over 30 years of experience in administrative, municipal, environmental and expropriation law. Mary has in-depth commercial real estate, construction and infrastructure expertise acting for developers, ratepayers and municipalities. She is wellversed and renowned for obtaining approvals of citywide and site-specific official plan amendments, rezonings, subdivision approvals, severances and minor variances on construction projects.
More About Mary L. Flynn-GugliettiMary L. Flynn-Guglietti
Counsel, Municipal, Land Use Planning & Development Toronto Email 416.865.7256 More About Mary L. Flynn-GugliettiOne of Canada’s leading municipal land use planning and property development lawyers with over 30 years of experience in administrative, municipal, environmental and expropriation law. Mary has in-depth commercial real estate, construction and infrastructure expertise acting for developers, ratepayers and municipalities. She is wellversed and renowned for obtaining approvals of citywide and site-specific official plan amendments, rezonings, subdivision approvals, severances and minor variances on construction projects.
Media Expertise
Municipal, Land Use Planning & DevelopmentLanguages Spoken
English
Talia Gordner
Partner, Environment | Corporate Commercial LitigationMedia Expertise
Energy (Oil and Gas); Environment; Litigation & Dispute ResolutionLanguages Spoken
English
An experienced lawyer with a litigation and regulatory practice focused on the resolution of complex environmental disputes involving recent, ongoing and historical contamination and representing clients in regulatory investigations and prosecutions. Talia advises clients on environmental compliance, reporting and approvals obligations and federal, provincial and municipal regulatory regimes. Talia also advises on environmental risk, liability and due diligence at all stages of real estate, business and financing transactions.
More About Talia GordnerTalia Gordner
Partner, Environment | Corporate Commercial Litigation Toronto Email 416.865.7834 More About Talia GordnerAn experienced lawyer with a litigation and regulatory practice focused on the resolution of complex environmental disputes involving recent, ongoing and historical contamination and representing clients in regulatory investigations and prosecutions. Talia advises clients on environmental compliance, reporting and approvals obligations and federal, provincial and municipal regulatory regimes. Talia also advises on environmental risk, liability and due diligence at all stages of real estate, business and financing transactions.
Media Expertise
Energy (Oil and Gas); Environment; Litigation & Dispute ResolutionLanguages Spoken
English
Samantha Gordon
Partner, Litigation & Dispute Resolution View Bio View BioExtensive experience in securities litigation and class action defence including competition, securities and consumer protection class actions for companies based in Canada, the United States, Asia and Europe. Samantha has acted in precedent-setting cases on a wide range of issues, including a leading case on certification standards in antitrust class actions before the Supreme Court of Canada and a leading case on securities disclosure in conflict of interest transactions before the Ontario Securities Commission. Samantha has acted as defence counsel in many major civil cartel cases involving foreign exchange, sub-sovereign bonds, computer components, automotive parts, real estate broker fees, generic drugs, caustic soda and salmon.
More About Samantha GordonSamantha Gordon
Partner, Litigation & Dispute Resolution Toronto Email 416.865.7251 More About Samantha GordonExtensive experience in securities litigation and class action defence including competition, securities and consumer protection class actions for companies based in Canada, the United States, Asia and Europe. Samantha has acted in precedent-setting cases on a wide range of issues, including a leading case on certification standards in antitrust class actions before the Supreme Court of Canada and a leading case on securities disclosure in conflict of interest transactions before the Ontario Securities Commission. Samantha has acted as defence counsel in many major civil cartel cases involving foreign exchange, sub-sovereign bonds, computer components, automotive parts, real estate broker fees, generic drugs, caustic soda and salmon.
Media Expertise
Litigation & Dispute ResolutionLanguages Spoken
English
Julie Han
Partner, Project Finance and P3Media Expertise
Construction & Infrastructure; Project Finance and P3Languages Spoken
English
An expert in project finance and P3 law, advising on all types of syndicated and complex bilateral transactions related to project development and infrastructure. Julie has been involved in some of McMillan’s most significant P3 engagements across all asset classes acting for private sector partners, finance parties and major contractors on a wide variety of P3 projects.
More About Julie HanAn expert in project finance and P3 law, advising on all types of syndicated and complex bilateral transactions related to project development and infrastructure. Julie has been involved in some of McMillan’s most significant P3 engagements across all asset classes acting for private sector partners, finance parties and major contractors on a wide variety of P3 projects.
Media Expertise
Construction & Infrastructure; Project Finance and P3Languages Spoken
English
W. Brad Hanna, FClArb.
Partner, Corporate Commercial Litigation View Bio View BioFocused on complex litigation in the franchising and distribution, good faith in contracting, manufacturing and automotive sectors. Brad appears at all levels of courts in Canada including the Supreme Court, and at domestic and international arbitration tribunals. His cases include terminating relationships with distributors and franchisees, handling claims of wrongful termination, breach of contract, bad faith, fraud and misrepresentation, intellectual property infringement, breach of non-compete and confidentiality covenants, licensing and competition law issues, as well as class action proceedings.
More About W. Brad Hanna, FClArb.W. Brad Hanna, FClArb.
Partner, Corporate Commercial Litigation Toronto Email 416.865.7276 More About W. Brad Hanna, FClArb.Focused on complex litigation in the franchising and distribution, good faith in contracting, manufacturing and automotive sectors. Brad appears at all levels of courts in Canada including the Supreme Court, and at domestic and international arbitration tribunals. His cases include terminating relationships with distributors and franchisees, handling claims of wrongful termination, breach of contract, bad faith, fraud and misrepresentation, intellectual property infringement, breach of non-compete and confidentiality covenants, licensing and competition law issues, as well as class action proceedings.
Media Expertise
Litigation & Dispute ResolutionLanguages Spoken
English
Sasa Jarvis
Partner, Capital Markets & SecuritiesMedia Expertise
Cannabis; Capital Markets & Securities; Life Sciences; MiningLanguages Spoken
English
A respected capital markets and securities lawyer, representing clients in various regulated industries with a particular focus on the mining industry as well as life sciences, specifically psychedelics and cannabis. Sasa’s practice focuses primarily on corporate and securities law matters, including financings of public and private companies, new listings, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance issues, and continuous disclosure obligations. She regularly writes and speaks on both securities laws and the psychedelics industry in Canada.
More About Sasa JarvisSasa Jarvis
Partner, Capital Markets & Securities Vancouver Email 778.328.1489 More About Sasa JarvisA respected capital markets and securities lawyer, representing clients in various regulated industries with a particular focus on the mining industry as well as life sciences, specifically psychedelics and cannabis. Sasa’s practice focuses primarily on corporate and securities law matters, including financings of public and private companies, new listings, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance issues, and continuous disclosure obligations. She regularly writes and speaks on both securities laws and the psychedelics industry in Canada.
Media Expertise
Cannabis; Capital Markets & Securities; Life Sciences; MiningLanguages Spoken
English
Marie-Eve Jean
Associate, Litigation & Dispute Resolution | Employment & Labour RelationsMedia Expertise
Litigation & Dispute Resolution; Privacy & Data ProtectionLanguages Spoken
English, French
Talented litigation lawyer with a growing practice focused on commercial disputes, employment and labour relations, and privacy and data protection, Marie-Eve has significant experience serving clients in the construction and infrastructure, manufacturing and automotive industries. She is a board member of CALL, the newly incorporated Canadian Association of LGBTQ2S+ Lawyers, an outcome of the inaugural PRISME2022 Conference.
More About Marie-Eve JeanMarie-Eve Jean
Associate, Litigation & Dispute Resolution | Employment & Labour Relations Ottawa Email 613.691.6108 More About Marie-Eve JeanTalented litigation lawyer with a growing practice focused on commercial disputes, employment and labour relations, and privacy and data protection, Marie-Eve has significant experience serving clients in the construction and infrastructure, manufacturing and automotive industries. She is a board member of CALL, the newly incorporated Canadian Association of LGBTQ2S+ Lawyers, an outcome of the inaugural PRISME2022 Conference.
Media Expertise
Litigation & Dispute Resolution; Privacy & Data ProtectionLanguages Spoken
English, French
Robin M. Junger
Counsel, Indigenous Law | EnvironmentMedia Expertise
Energy (Electricity); Energy (Oil and Gas); Environment; Indigenous Law; MiningLanguages Spoken
English
An authority in environmental and Indigenous law, Robin is a trusted advisor to First Nations, governments and property developers in the energy, mining, and oil and gas sectors. He previously served as Deputy Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, Deputy Minister of Energy and Clean Technology, Associate Deputy Minister of the Environmental Assessment Office, Chair of the Oil and Gas Commission and Chief Provincial Treaty Negotiator for the government of British Columbia.
More About Robin M. JungerRobin M. Junger
Counsel, Indigenous Law | Environment Vancouver Email 778.329.7523 More About Robin M. JungerAn authority in environmental and Indigenous law, Robin is a trusted advisor to First Nations, governments and property developers in the energy, mining, and oil and gas sectors. He previously served as Deputy Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, Deputy Minister of Energy and Clean Technology, Associate Deputy Minister of the Environmental Assessment Office, Chair of the Oil and Gas Commission and Chief Provincial Treaty Negotiator for the government of British Columbia.
Media Expertise
Energy (Electricity); Energy (Oil and Gas); Environment; Indigenous Law; MiningLanguages Spoken
English
Cory Kent
Office Management Partner, VancouverPartner | Capital Markets & Securities View Bio View Bio
Highly regarded corporate and securities lawyer providing counsel in all matters relating to capital markets for the natural resources, and technology sectors. Cory advises on Canadian stock exchange listings, private offerings, corporate reorganizations, reactivations, hostile takeovers, reverse takeovers, plans of arrangement and amalgamations, mergers and acquisitions, and continuous disclosure.
More About Cory KentCory Kent
Office Management Partner, VancouverPartner | Capital Markets & Securities Vancouver Email 604.691.7446 More About Cory Kent
Highly regarded corporate and securities lawyer providing counsel in all matters relating to capital markets for the natural resources, and technology sectors. Cory advises on Canadian stock exchange listings, private offerings, corporate reorganizations, reactivations, hostile takeovers, reverse takeovers, plans of arrangement and amalgamations, mergers and acquisitions, and continuous disclosure.
Media Expertise
MiningLanguages Spoken
English
Mitch Koczerginski
Partner, Litigation & Dispute Resolution | Privacy & Data ProtectionMedia Expertise
Litigation & Dispute Resolution; Privacy & Data ProtectionLanguages Spoken
English
An accomplished commercial litigator focused on data breaches of sensitive personal and confidential information. Mitch provides strategic advice to clients through all aspects of the incident response process, including compliance with legal obligations, managing privilege issues and implementation of an effective communications strategy. Mitch is also routinely engaged to advise and represent clients in post-breach litigation regarding the recovery of damages arising from an incident.
More About Mitch KoczerginskiMitch Koczerginski
Partner, Litigation & Dispute Resolution | Privacy & Data Protection Toronto Email 416.865.7262 More About Mitch KoczerginskiAn accomplished commercial litigator focused on data breaches of sensitive personal and confidential information. Mitch provides strategic advice to clients through all aspects of the incident response process, including compliance with legal obligations, managing privilege issues and implementation of an effective communications strategy. Mitch is also routinely engaged to advise and represent clients in post-breach litigation regarding the recovery of damages arising from an incident.
Media Expertise
Litigation & Dispute Resolution; Privacy & Data ProtectionLanguages Spoken
English
Joshua Krane
Partner, Competition, Antitrust & Foreign InvestmentMedia Expertise
Aviation; Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment; International Trade; Life Sciences; Manufacturing; Marketing & Advertising; Mergers & Acquisitions; TechnologyLanguages Spoken
English, French
Leading lawyer in competition / antitrust and foreign investment matters with extensive experience on strategic transactions and working with government officials on regulatory matters. Expert on foreign investment review having testified several times before the House of Commons standing committee on Industry, Science and Technology regarding the Investment Canada Act. Lead counsel on complex Canadian mergers including Sunwing/WestJet and specializing in highly regulated industries. Thought leader on competition policy.
More About Joshua KraneJoshua Krane
Partner, Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment Toronto Ottawa Email 416.865.7299 / 613.691.6124 More About Joshua KraneLeading lawyer in competition / antitrust and foreign investment matters with extensive experience on strategic transactions and working with government officials on regulatory matters. Expert on foreign investment review having testified several times before the House of Commons standing committee on Industry, Science and Technology regarding the Investment Canada Act. Lead counsel on complex Canadian mergers including Sunwing/WestJet and specializing in highly regulated industries. Thought leader on competition policy.
Media Expertise
Aviation; Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment; International Trade; Life Sciences; Manufacturing; Marketing & Advertising; Mergers & Acquisitions; TechnologyLanguages Spoken
English, French
Jeffrey Levine
Partner, Corporate Commercial LitigationMedia Expertise
Litigation & Dispute Resolution; Restructuring & InsolvencyLanguages Spoken
English
Experienced litigator in restructuring and bankruptcy matters, and director and officer obligations. Jeffrey is known for his ability to resolve commercial disputes and is recognized for his outstanding expertise in matters relating to shareholder disputes and insolvency or corporate restructuring under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
More About Jeffrey LevineJeffrey Levine
Partner, Corporate Commercial Litigation Toronto Email 416.865.7791 More About Jeffrey LevineExperienced litigator in restructuring and bankruptcy matters, and director and officer obligations. Jeffrey is known for his ability to resolve commercial disputes and is recognized for his outstanding expertise in matters relating to shareholder disputes and insolvency or corporate restructuring under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
Media Expertise
Litigation & Dispute Resolution; Restructuring & InsolvencyLanguages Spoken
English
Greg McIlwain
Office Management Partner, CalgaryGroup Head, Cross-border Transactions and Investment into Canada View Bio View Bio
Gifted business lawyer advising domestic and international clients in complex transactions as they seek to invest or do business in Canada. Greg’s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations and joint ventures with industry specialization in natural resources, energy, technology, and manufacturing.
More About Greg McIlwainGreg McIlwain
Office Management Partner, CalgaryGroup Head, Cross-border Transactions and Investment into Canada Calgary Email 403.231.8375 More About Greg McIlwain
Gifted business lawyer advising domestic and international clients in complex transactions as they seek to invest or do business in Canada. Greg’s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations and joint ventures with industry specialization in natural resources, energy, technology, and manufacturing.
Media Expertise
Capital Markets & SecuritiesLanguages Spoken
English
Shari Munk-Manel
Office Management Partner, MontréalPartner | Employment & Labour Relations
Media Expertise
Employment & Labour Relations; Litigation & Dispute Resolution; Media, Communications & Entertainment; Startups & Emerging Companies; TransportationLanguages Spoken
English, French
Shari advises on all aspects of employment and labour law, including counselling vendors and purchasers on the employment aspects of corporate transactions. She works frequently with startups and emerging companies in various sectors, including in the communications, entertainment and media industry, as well as in the transportation sector. Shari is also successful at advancing the interests of clients in labour arbitrations, before administrative boards and tribunals, and before all levels of court in Québec.
More About Shari Munk-ManelShari Munk-Manel
Office Management Partner, MontréalPartner | Employment & Labour Relations Montréal Email 514.987.5004 More About Shari Munk-Manel
Shari advises on all aspects of employment and labour law, including counselling vendors and purchasers on the employment aspects of corporate transactions. She works frequently with startups and emerging companies in various sectors, including in the communications, entertainment and media industry, as well as in the transportation sector. Shari is also successful at advancing the interests of clients in labour arbitrations, before administrative boards and tribunals, and before all levels of court in Québec.
Media Expertise
Employment & Labour Relations; Litigation & Dispute Resolution; Media, Communications & Entertainment; Startups & Emerging Companies; TransportationLanguages Spoken
English, French
James Munro
Partner, Capital Markets & SecuritiesMedia Expertise
Cannabis; Capital Markets & Securities; Mergers & Acquisitions; Mining; TechnologyLanguages Spoken
English
Widely respected business lawyer who combines broad experience in capital markets and securities law with extensive expertise in corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions. James has significant experience working with innovators in emerging industries and was the instigator of McMillan’s Cannabis practice in 2017.
More About James MunroJames Munro
Partner, Capital Markets & Securities Vancouver Email 604.691.7491 More About James MunroWidely respected business lawyer who combines broad experience in capital markets and securities law with extensive expertise in corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions. James has significant experience working with innovators in emerging industries and was the instigator of McMillan’s Cannabis practice in 2017.
Media Expertise
Cannabis; Capital Markets & Securities; Mergers & Acquisitions; Mining; TechnologyLanguages Spoken
English
James B. Musgrove
Partner, Competition, Antitrust & Foreign InvestmentMedia Expertise
Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment; Energy (Oil and Gas); International Trade; Marketing & Advertising; Mergers & AcquisitionsLanguages Spoken
English
Authoritative competition and antitrust lawyer with a practice focusing on mergers and acquisitions and foreign investment. James has been involved in numerous high-profile antitrust matters acting for clients in a variety of industries, including telecommunications, financial services, oil and gas and consumer products, as well as other sectors. He is also a leading expert in marketing regulations and in advising on matters concerning misleading advertising and abuse of dominance.
More About James B. MusgroveJames B. Musgrove
Partner, Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment Toronto Email 416.307.4078 More About James B. MusgroveAuthoritative competition and antitrust lawyer with a practice focusing on mergers and acquisitions and foreign investment. James has been involved in numerous high-profile antitrust matters acting for clients in a variety of industries, including telecommunications, financial services, oil and gas and consumer products, as well as other sectors. He is also a leading expert in marketing regulations and in advising on matters concerning misleading advertising and abuse of dominance.
Media Expertise
Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment; Energy (Oil and Gas); International Trade; Marketing & Advertising; Mergers & AcquisitionsLanguages Spoken
English
Stevie O'Brien
Counsel, Government & Public PolicyMedia Expertise
Cannabis; Franchising & Distribution; Government & Public Policy; ProcurementLanguages Spoken
English
Accomplished lawyer, government and stakeholder relations leader and public policy specialist facilitating strategic interactions within government and legal ecosystems. Stevie has held various positions at the federal and provincial levels advising senior politicians and officials at the highest levels of decision-making for mission-critical initiatives such as Canada’s COVID-19 procurement and roll out program, legalization and regulation of cannabis, and the assault weapon ban framework.
More About Stevie O'BrienStevie O'Brien
Counsel, Government & Public Policy Ottawa Email 613.691.6155 More About Stevie O'BrienAccomplished lawyer, government and stakeholder relations leader and public policy specialist facilitating strategic interactions within government and legal ecosystems. Stevie has held various positions at the federal and provincial levels advising senior politicians and officials at the highest levels of decision-making for mission-critical initiatives such as Canada’s COVID-19 procurement and roll out program, legalization and regulation of cannabis, and the assault weapon ban framework.
Media Expertise
Cannabis; Franchising & Distribution; Government & Public Policy; ProcurementLanguages Spoken
English
Jonathan O’Hara
Partner, International TradeMedia Expertise
Government & Public Policy; International Trade; ManufacturingLanguages Spoken
English
Recognized for exceptional expertise as an advocate and litigator before economic regulatory tribunals, especially in international trade law. Jonathan regularly appears before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal and Canada Border Services Agency on anti-dumping / subsidy and government procurement proceedings, and the Copyright Board of Canada in royalty rate setting through tariffs. He constantly advises clients on tariffs, customs, import / export controls and economic sanctions. His extensive body of regulatory work includes challenging government actions and decisions through judicial review.
More About Jonathan O’HaraRecognized for exceptional expertise as an advocate and litigator before economic regulatory tribunals, especially in international trade law. Jonathan regularly appears before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal and Canada Border Services Agency on anti-dumping / subsidy and government procurement proceedings, and the Copyright Board of Canada in royalty rate setting through tariffs. He constantly advises clients on tariffs, customs, import / export controls and economic sanctions. His extensive body of regulatory work includes challenging government actions and decisions through judicial review.
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Government & Public Policy; International Trade; ManufacturingLanguages Spoken
English
William Pellerin
Partner, International TradeMedia Expertise
Government & Public Policy; International TradeLanguages Spoken
English, French
Extensive experience litigating and advising on international trade law matters and disputes. Fluently bilingual, William also regularly advises clients on economic sanctions and customs compliance matters. William is one of a very few lawyers in Canada to have argued before the WTO Appellate Body and dispute settlement panels. As former Deputy Director, Trade Remedies and North America Trade with Global Affairs Canada, he oversaw international trade disputes and appeals. He also represented Canada in its challenge to the United States’ imposition of duties on Canadian softwood lumber products.
More About William PellerinExtensive experience litigating and advising on international trade law matters and disputes. Fluently bilingual, William also regularly advises clients on economic sanctions and customs compliance matters. William is one of a very few lawyers in Canada to have argued before the WTO Appellate Body and dispute settlement panels. As former Deputy Director, Trade Remedies and North America Trade with Global Affairs Canada, he oversaw international trade disputes and appeals. He also represented Canada in its challenge to the United States’ imposition of duties on Canadian softwood lumber products.
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Government & Public Policy; International TradeLanguages Spoken
English, French
Kristen Pennington
Partner, Privacy & Data Protection | Employment & Labour Relations View Bio View BioA talented lawyer and Certified Information Privacy Professional / Canada (IAPP) with exceptional expertise on Canada’s distinct privacy and data protection laws. Kristen advises on cross-border transfers of personal information, preventing and responding to data breaches, and evaluating the privacy law implications of new products, services, and technologies. She also helps clients develop robust privacy compliance programs, manage employee privacy issues, and respond to privacy-related inquiries, investigations and complaints.
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Partner, Privacy & Data Protection | Employment & Labour Relations Toronto Email 416.865.7943 More About Kristen PenningtonA talented lawyer and Certified Information Privacy Professional / Canada (IAPP) with exceptional expertise on Canada’s distinct privacy and data protection laws. Kristen advises on cross-border transfers of personal information, preventing and responding to data breaches, and evaluating the privacy law implications of new products, services, and technologies. She also helps clients develop robust privacy compliance programs, manage employee privacy issues, and respond to privacy-related inquiries, investigations and complaints.
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Privacy & Data ProtectionLanguages Spoken
English
Yonatan Petel
Partner, Financial ServicesMedia Expertise
Financial Services; Mergers & AcquisitionsLanguages Spoken
English
A recognized leading lawyer in financial services advising on M&A, private equity investments, business entity formations and corporate reorganizations. His practice covers a broad range of domestic and cross-border financing and secured lending transactions, as well as advising financial institutions on regulatory compliance and corporate governance. Yoni was named Montréal’s Asset Based Lending “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers 2022 and is recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada (2023) as a leading lawyer in Asset-Based Lending Practice, Banking and Finance Law and Project Finance Law. He was also named one of the 2019 Lexpert Rising Stars and to the 2018 Secured Finance Network 40 Under 40.
More About Yonatan PetelA recognized leading lawyer in financial services advising on M&A, private equity investments, business entity formations and corporate reorganizations. His practice covers a broad range of domestic and cross-border financing and secured lending transactions, as well as advising financial institutions on regulatory compliance and corporate governance. Yoni was named Montréal’s Asset Based Lending “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers 2022 and is recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada (2023) as a leading lawyer in Asset-Based Lending Practice, Banking and Finance Law and Project Finance Law. He was also named one of the 2019 Lexpert Rising Stars and to the 2018 Secured Finance Network 40 Under 40.
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Financial Services; Mergers & AcquisitionsLanguages Spoken
English
Robert C. Piasentin
Partner, TechnologyMedia Expertise
Startups & Emerging Companies; TechnologyLanguages Spoken
English
National Leader of McMillan’s Technology Law Practice and National Co-Leader of the firm’s Startups and Emerging Company group. Robert is a seasoned technology law leader delivering practical legal advice that drives the growth and success of a wide range of companies in Canada, the United States and Europe. Robert’s strong commercial practice encompasses technology outsourcing transactions, software development and licensing solutions, strategic IP and technology commercialization arrangements, and privacy and cybersecurity issues.
More About Robert C. PiasentinNational Leader of McMillan’s Technology Law Practice and National Co-Leader of the firm’s Startups and Emerging Company group. Robert is a seasoned technology law leader delivering practical legal advice that drives the growth and success of a wide range of companies in Canada, the United States and Europe. Robert’s strong commercial practice encompasses technology outsourcing transactions, software development and licensing solutions, strategic IP and technology commercialization arrangements, and privacy and cybersecurity issues.
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Startups & Emerging Companies; TechnologyLanguages Spoken
English
Leo Raffin
Partner, Capital Markets & Securities View Bio View BioHighly respected lawyer with a capital markets and securities law practice that focuses on mergers and acquisitions. Leo works with startups and established companies on public and private offerings, mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, business alliances, casino gaming, licensing transactions and corporate governance matters. He has extensive experience acting for technology, industrial and mining issuers.
More About Leo RaffinHighly respected lawyer with a capital markets and securities law practice that focuses on mergers and acquisitions. Leo works with startups and established companies on public and private offerings, mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, business alliances, casino gaming, licensing transactions and corporate governance matters. He has extensive experience acting for technology, industrial and mining issuers.
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Cryptocurrency (Securities)Languages Spoken
English
Leila Rafi
Partner, Capital Markets & SecuritiesMedia Expertise
Capital Markets & Securities; Investment Funds & Asset Management; Psychedelics; Startups & Emerging CompaniesLanguages Spoken
English
Leading securities practitioner with a focus on corporate finance matters and an expertise in investment funds and asset management. Leila advises on a broad range of transactions and recently created a private equity fund in the psychedelics industry area. She is a prolific speaker on capital markets matters including on continuous disclosure, corporate governance, diversity and inclusion, asset management, and psychedelics. She has been adjunct faculty at Western, Queens and Osgoode in the professional development programs. In 2022, Leila was designated as one of Canada’s top 25 most influential lawyers.
More About Leila RafiLeading securities practitioner with a focus on corporate finance matters and an expertise in investment funds and asset management. Leila advises on a broad range of transactions and recently created a private equity fund in the psychedelics industry area. She is a prolific speaker on capital markets matters including on continuous disclosure, corporate governance, diversity and inclusion, asset management, and psychedelics. She has been adjunct faculty at Western, Queens and Osgoode in the professional development programs. In 2022, Leila was designated as one of Canada’s top 25 most influential lawyers.
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Capital Markets & Securities; Investment Funds & Asset Management; Psychedelics; Startups & Emerging CompaniesLanguages Spoken
English
Sonia Rainville
Partner, Commercial Real Estate View Bio View BioAn experienced commercial real estate legal counsel focused on acquisition, financing and leasing of real estate properties. Sonia acts for clients in large co-ownership (condominium), commercial and mixed-use projects, representing financial institutions, promoters, developers and owners of co-ownerships, retirement homes, and commercial leasing companies. With expertise in land use planning, she also advises on the development of vacant sites and redevelopment of existing properties.
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Partner, Commercial Real Estate Montréal Email 514.375.5148 More About Sonia RainvilleAn experienced commercial real estate legal counsel focused on acquisition, financing and leasing of real estate properties. Sonia acts for clients in large co-ownership (condominium), commercial and mixed-use projects, representing financial institutions, promoters, developers and owners of co-ownerships, retirement homes, and commercial leasing companies. With expertise in land use planning, she also advises on the development of vacant sites and redevelopment of existing properties.
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Commercial Real EstateLanguages Spoken
English, French
Mike Richmond
Partner, EnergyMedia Expertise
Business Law; Energy (Electricity); Government & Public PolicyLanguages Spoken
English
Ranked as one of Canada’s leading energy lawyers, with exceptional expertise in the renewable energy space. Mike advises developers, operators, investors and lenders on power plants, energy storage, geothermal and other district energy facilities for heating and cooling, and electric vehicle charging services. He also advises those clients, as well as government agencies and political caucuses on related energy regulation and policy considerations. His experience includes serving as a Member of the National Energy Board, Director of Toronto Hydro, and Counsel to His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition in the Ontario Legislature.
More About Mike RichmondRanked as one of Canada’s leading energy lawyers, with exceptional expertise in the renewable energy space. Mike advises developers, operators, investors and lenders on power plants, energy storage, geothermal and other district energy facilities for heating and cooling, and electric vehicle charging services. He also advises those clients, as well as government agencies and political caucuses on related energy regulation and policy considerations. His experience includes serving as a Member of the National Energy Board, Director of Toronto Hydro, and Counsel to His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition in the Ontario Legislature.
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Business Law; Energy (Electricity); Government & Public PolicyLanguages Spoken
English
Robert Shore
Partner, Commercial Real Estate View Bio View BioRobert is one of Canada’s leading real estate development lawyers with expertise in mixed-use high rise projects, master-planned communities and urban infrastructure. As a major focus of his practice, Robert acts on behalf of some of Canada’s largest condominium developers on complex development joint ventures and advises his clients at all stages of their projects, with expertise navigating municipal and provincial development regulation and legislation. In his transactional work, Robert works with public and private funds, investors and entrepreneurs to support major land acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and financings.
More About Robert ShoreRobert is one of Canada’s leading real estate development lawyers with expertise in mixed-use high rise projects, master-planned communities and urban infrastructure. As a major focus of his practice, Robert acts on behalf of some of Canada’s largest condominium developers on complex development joint ventures and advises his clients at all stages of their projects, with expertise navigating municipal and provincial development regulation and legislation. In his transactional work, Robert works with public and private funds, investors and entrepreneurs to support major land acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and financings.
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Commercial Real EstateLanguages Spoken
English
Andrew Spencer
Partner, Capital Markets & Securities View Bio View BioA securities lawyer with extensive experience advising on transactions in the mining space. Andrew supports corporate development and operational teams in the acquisition and advancement of mining projects, negotiating acquisition agreements, joint venture agreements, option agreements, drilling agreements and various types of supply agreements on behalf of his mining clients.
More About Andrew SpencerAndrew Spencer
Partner, Capital Markets & Securities Vancouver Email 604.893.7634 More About Andrew SpencerA securities lawyer with extensive experience advising on transactions in the mining space. Andrew supports corporate development and operational teams in the acquisition and advancement of mining projects, negotiating acquisition agreements, joint venture agreements, option agreements, drilling agreements and various types of supply agreements on behalf of his mining clients.
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MiningLanguages Spoken
English
Brett Stewart
Partner, Mergers & Acquisitions | Private Equity & Venture Capital | Chair of the Risk and Finance CommitteeMedia Expertise
Aerospace & Defense; Food, Beverage & Agribusiness; Mergers & Acquisitions; Private Equity & Venture CapitalLanguages Spoken
English
Accomplished business lawyer known for her expertise in private equity investments and mergers and acquisitions and has particular expertise in completing transactions in highly regulated industries including aerospace and defence, technology and food, beverage and agribusiness. Brett advises domestic and foreign clients on private equity financings, acquisitions, asset and share sales, complex corporate reorganizations, private placements, venture capital financings and management buyouts. She is the chair of the American Bar Association’s Private Equity and Venture Capital Committee.
More About Brett StewartBrett Stewart
Partner, Mergers & Acquisitions | Private Equity & Venture Capital | Chair of the Risk and Finance Committee Toronto Email 416.865.7115 More About Brett StewartAccomplished business lawyer known for her expertise in private equity investments and mergers and acquisitions and has particular expertise in completing transactions in highly regulated industries including aerospace and defence, technology and food, beverage and agribusiness. Brett advises domestic and foreign clients on private equity financings, acquisitions, asset and share sales, complex corporate reorganizations, private placements, venture capital financings and management buyouts. She is the chair of the American Bar Association’s Private Equity and Venture Capital Committee.
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Aerospace & Defense; Food, Beverage & Agribusiness; Mergers & Acquisitions; Private Equity & Venture CapitalLanguages Spoken
English
Martin Thiboutot
Counsel, EnvironmentMedia Expertise
Environment; Forest Products; Mining; Municipal, Land Use Planning & DevelopmentLanguages Spoken
English, French
An experienced and respected lawyer whose practice covers a wide range of environmental, natural resources and energy matters, including renewable energy projects. Martin advises on compliance, permitting and other regulatory issues relating to environmental protections, contaminated land, climate change and natural resources management. He assists clients on environmental, natural resources and energy aspects of commercial and real estate transactions, and on environmental litigation.
More About Martin ThiboutotAn experienced and respected lawyer whose practice covers a wide range of environmental, natural resources and energy matters, including renewable energy projects. Martin advises on compliance, permitting and other regulatory issues relating to environmental protections, contaminated land, climate change and natural resources management. He assists clients on environmental, natural resources and energy aspects of commercial and real estate transactions, and on environmental litigation.
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Environment; Forest Products; Mining; Municipal, Land Use Planning & DevelopmentLanguages Spoken
English, French
Pablo Tseng
Partner, Intellectual Property View Bio View BioAn experienced intellectual property (IP) lawyer advising on the acquisition, commercialization and enforcement of IP rights. Pablo has expertise in all aspects of patent and trademark prosecution and portfolio management and his background in chemistry gives him valuable insight into a range of industry, including cleantech, natural health and agribusiness.
More About Pablo TsengAn experienced intellectual property (IP) lawyer advising on the acquisition, commercialization and enforcement of IP rights. Pablo has expertise in all aspects of patent and trademark prosecution and portfolio management and his background in chemistry gives him valuable insight into a range of industry, including cleantech, natural health and agribusiness.
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Intellectual PropertyLanguages Spoken
English
Lyndsay A. Wasser
Partner, Privacy & Data Protection | Employment & Labour RelationsMedia Expertise
Employment & Labour Relations; Privacy & Data Protection; TechnologyLanguages Spoken
English
Leader of the firm’s Privacy & Data Protection Group nationally and a Certified Information Privacy Professional / Canada (IAPP), Lyndsay provides legal counsel on a broad range of privacy and cybersecurity issues, and is recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada in Privacy and Data Security Law, as a Mondaq Thought Leader for Data Protection, Canada, by Thomson Reuters Stand-Out Lawyers, in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for Data Privacy, and in the 2022 Lexpert Special Edition on Canada’s Leading Technology & Health Sciences Lawyers.
More About Lyndsay A. WasserLyndsay A. Wasser
Partner, Privacy & Data Protection | Employment & Labour Relations Toronto Email 416.865.7083 More About Lyndsay A. WasserLeader of the firm’s Privacy & Data Protection Group nationally and a Certified Information Privacy Professional / Canada (IAPP), Lyndsay provides legal counsel on a broad range of privacy and cybersecurity issues, and is recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada in Privacy and Data Security Law, as a Mondaq Thought Leader for Data Protection, Canada, by Thomson Reuters Stand-Out Lawyers, in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for Data Privacy, and in the 2022 Lexpert Special Edition on Canada’s Leading Technology & Health Sciences Lawyers.
Media Expertise
Employment & Labour Relations; Privacy & Data Protection; TechnologyLanguages Spoken
English
Tushara Weerasooriya
Partner, Restructuring & Insolvency | Chair of the Strategic Planning CommitteeMedia Expertise
Automotive; Banking and Finance; Financial Services; Mergers & Acquisitions; Private Equity & Venture Capital; Restructuring & InsolvencyLanguages Spoken
English
Leading restructuring and insolvency lawyer specialized in the transactional aspects of reorganizations under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, receiverships, workouts, and distressed M&A transactions. Tushara advises on numerous high-profile and complex domestic, cross-border and international restructuring proceedings representing, debtor companies, sponsors, private equity firms and financial institutions. A dedicated promoter of diversity initiatives both inside and outside the firm, she chairs McMillan’s Inclusion and Diversity Council. Tushara is also Chair of the Firm’s Strategic Planning Committee and a member of the Board of Partners.
More About Tushara WeerasooriyaTushara Weerasooriya
Partner, Restructuring & Insolvency | Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee Toronto Email 416.865.7890 More About Tushara WeerasooriyaLeading restructuring and insolvency lawyer specialized in the transactional aspects of reorganizations under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, receiverships, workouts, and distressed M&A transactions. Tushara advises on numerous high-profile and complex domestic, cross-border and international restructuring proceedings representing, debtor companies, sponsors, private equity firms and financial institutions. A dedicated promoter of diversity initiatives both inside and outside the firm, she chairs McMillan’s Inclusion and Diversity Council. Tushara is also Chair of the Firm’s Strategic Planning Committee and a member of the Board of Partners.
Media Expertise
Automotive; Banking and Finance; Financial Services; Mergers & Acquisitions; Private Equity & Venture Capital; Restructuring & InsolvencyLanguages Spoken
English
Enda Wong
Partner, Mergers & Acquisitions | Private Equity & Venture CapitalMedia Expertise
Business Law; Mergers & Acquisitions; Private Equity & Venture CapitalLanguages Spoken
English, French
An experienced business lawyer whose practice focuses on M&A, private equity and venture capital investment. Enda has recognized expertise in financing, corporate organization and structuring deals. Practising both common law and civil law, she also advises on commercial, regulatory and compliance-related issues, such as the Charter of the French Language. Enda is the winner of Lexpert 2021 Rising Star Awards: Leading Lawyer Under 40 and recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada (2023) as a leading lawyer in the area of Corporate Law.
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Partner, Mergers & Acquisitions | Private Equity & Venture Capital Montréal Email 514.987.5034 More About Enda WongAn experienced business lawyer whose practice focuses on M&A, private equity and venture capital investment. Enda has recognized expertise in financing, corporate organization and structuring deals. Practising both common law and civil law, she also advises on commercial, regulatory and compliance-related issues, such as the Charter of the French Language. Enda is the winner of Lexpert 2021 Rising Star Awards: Leading Lawyer Under 40 and recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada (2023) as a leading lawyer in the area of Corporate Law.
Media Expertise
Business Law; Mergers & Acquisitions; Private Equity & Venture CapitalLanguages Spoken
English, French
Sandra Zhao
Partner, Capital Markets & Securities | Mergers & AcquisitionsMedia Expertise
Corporate Governance; Mergers & AcquisitionsLanguages Spoken
English
Talented capital markets and securities lawyer with recognized expertise in mergers and acquisitions, shareholder activism, high yield bond financings, corporate finance and business restructuring. Sandra represents public and private companies across industries on the purchase and sale of businesses, raising capital, and corporate governance matters, and advises issuers and shareholders in contested transactions. She also leads the efforts of the firm’s China Practice Group in Ontario.
More About Sandra ZhaoSandra Zhao
Partner, Capital Markets & Securities | Mergers & Acquisitions Toronto Email 416.865.7808 More About Sandra ZhaoTalented capital markets and securities lawyer with recognized expertise in mergers and acquisitions, shareholder activism, high yield bond financings, corporate finance and business restructuring. Sandra represents public and private companies across industries on the purchase and sale of businesses, raising capital, and corporate governance matters, and advises issuers and shareholders in contested transactions. She also leads the efforts of the firm’s China Practice Group in Ontario.
Media Expertise
Corporate Governance; Mergers & AcquisitionsLanguages Spoken
English
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