Mandates

Counsel to the CCLA in a constitutional case which addressed whether physicians may refuse to provide a referral for certain medical services on religious grounds.

Acted for Canadian Bar Association in leading case concerning conflict of interest and scope of lawyer’s duty of loyalty.

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…

Counsel to the Barbra Schlifer Clinic in the Supreme Court of Canada in a case considering the balance between the freedom of religion and an accused’s fair trial rights.

Successfully represented plaintiffs, leading authority on availability of pre-trial injunctive relief to restrain defamatory statements against partners of international law firm.

Successfully represented Superior Plus in Alberta Court of Appeal reversing trial judgment awarding $25 million Reverse Termination Fee after United States anti-trust merger review.

Retained as appeal counsel. Successfully represented the client on appeal and overturned a decision striking the majority of its claims.

Trial counsel to defendants in a major land development dispute in respect of various high profile projects in the City of Toronto.

Counsel to large commercial bakery in injunction proceedings and related actions arising from alleged breaches of contract and intellectual property rights.