Mandates
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Represented a technology start-up in a dispute with a subcontractor over unpaid fees and the transfer of intellectual property rights
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R. v. Conception, 2014 SCC 60
Successfully represented Canada’s largest mental health hospital, jurisdictional boundary between criminal court and hospitals in allocation of health resources for court ordered psychiatric remand.
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Schickedanz v. Wagema Holdings Ltd., 2022 ONSC 5315
Successfully defended motion to quash an appeal of an arbitral costs award on jurisdictional grounds.
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Airfield Developments Inc. et al v. QR MarHoldings LP
Counsel to the plaintiffs in a significant dispute arising over a failed real estate purchase transaction.
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McSween v. Louis, 2000 CanLII 5744 (ON CA)
Successfully represented surgeon in Ontario Court of Appeal reversing trial judgment, application of provincial limitation period and discoverability in medical negligence.
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Sears Canada Insolvency
Appointed to investigate potential claims on behalf of Sears Canada and its creditors to increase assets within the estate and to review payments made to Sears Canada shareholders.
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Intermarket CAM Limited v. Ursula Weiss et al.
Counsel to applicant in a successful unjust enrichment application against property vendors in an agreement of purchase and sale for lands in Cambridge, Ontario.
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Canadian Hockey League ats. Walter and Berg
Counsel to U.S.-based Canadian Hockey League teams in defence of the high-profile class proceeding alleging the perpetuation of a cross-organizational environment of systemic abuse.
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Wells v. Bioniche Life Sciences Inc.
Counsel to Bioniche Life Sciences Inc. in a contested proxy contest.
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PACE Credit Union v. Smith
Acted for a credit union in an action to recover tens of millions of dollars from former executives, directors, officers, and third parties.
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The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company v Parc IX Limited., 2018 ONSC 365
Successfully represented lessee in leading authority on methodology to determine fair market land value for 25-year re-set provision of 99 year lease.
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2249659 Ontario Ltd. v. Sparkasse Siegen, 2013 ONCA 354
Successfully represented plaintiff in Ontario Court of Appeal overturning judgment denying subject matter jurisdiction of Superior Court over claims against German bank.