Madeline Klimek is an Associate with the Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice at McMillan. She previously completed her articling term at the firm.

Madeline brings considerable experience in international affairs, having completed two Master’s degrees in international history. An active volunteer and leader, she helped establish the McMillan LLP-Western Law Mentorship Program, a mentorship program that pairs McMillan lawyers with law students from BIPOC and racialized communities, and first-generation university students. Skilled in critical analysis and public speaking, she was involved in mooting competitions and served as a legal affairs intern at an internationally recognized not-for-profit organization in Ottawa.

Madeline holds a JD from the University of Western Ontario, as well as two Master’s degrees in international history from Columbia University and The London School of Economics and Political Science.


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Education & Admissions

2022
Called to the Ontario Bar
2021
JDWestern University
2017
Master’s Degree, International HistoryThe London School of Economics and Political Science / Columbia University
2015
BA, International Relations and HistoryUniversity of Toronto – University of Trinity College

Publications

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Ontario’s Capital Markets Tribunal Re-Frames the Public Interest Standard in Riot Platforms, Inc. v Bitfarms Ltd. and Ontario Securities Commission

The Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal creates a new standard for exercising its public interest power where a cease trade order for a rights plan is sought.

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Nov 26, 2024
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Is the Sun Setting on Perceived DAO “Immunity”?: Ooki DAO Is A Person Under the Commodity Exchange Act

These authors discuss the legal implications of the recent finding that a DAO is a "person" under the Commodity Exchange Act.

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Jun 22, 2023
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Think Twice, Draft Once: Consequential and Special Damages in Exclusion Clauses

This bulletin examines exclusion clauses and the varying definitions of "consequential" and "special" damages found within these provisions.

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May 10, 2023
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Too Little, Too Late: Judicial Time Constraints to Amendment of Pleadings

Two recent cases from the Ontario Superior Court demonstrate judicial intolerance for parties amending pleadings years after an action has commenced.

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Apr 18, 2023
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Part 3 of McMillan Series – DeFi Platform Mango Loses $117 Million in Smart Contract Exploit: Avraham Eisenberg Arrested and Sued

In Part 3 of this series, we describe two important developments in the Mango Markets story, demonstrating challenges DAOs have settling with exploiters.

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Feb 8, 2023
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The Case Continues: Wright v Horizons and the Draft Capital Markets Act

This bulletin discusses new developments with respect to the Wright v Horizons decision.

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May 30, 2022
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PropTech: Property Technology, the New Frontier in Real Property, Part 3: Challenges

In this bulletin, we discuss the risks and challenges of using PropTech by businesses in the real estate space and for consumers of such products.

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Jan 18, 2022
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PropTech: Property Technology, the New Frontier in Real Property, Part 2: Benefits

In this bulletin, we discuss the benefits of using PropTech for businesses in the real estate space and for consumers of such products.

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Jan 11, 2022
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PropTech: Property Technology, the New Frontier in Real Property, Part 1: Introduction

In this 3-part series, we explain the concept of PropTech, highlight its benefits and outline associated risks.

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Jan 11, 2022
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City of Toronto Introduces Garden Suites

In this bulletin, we discuss the potential development of garden suites in the City of Toronto.

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Jan 10, 2022
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Making a Lot out of a Little – Laneway Housing a Niche Market Opportunity for Municipalities, Property Owners, Real Estate Developers and Investors

An overview of laneway suites / housing as means of adding to housing stock in Toronto and beyond.

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Oct 25, 2021