Mandates

Successfully resisted disqualification motion, and motion for leave to appeal, on behalf of leading family law lawyer.

Counsel to a first secured creditor in a high-stakes and fast-moving insolvency of the Bowring Canada and Bombay & Co. home decor stores.

Counsel for a prominent energy derivative trader in the successful defence of insider trader proceedings before the Alberta Utilities Commission, the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench and the Alberta Cou…

Secured a settlement in the action brought by Selena Stronach against Belinda Stronach and other members of the Stronach family over control of and rights to the family wealth.

Acted for the Information Technology Association of Canada in an intervention before the Supreme Court of Canada involving the enforceability of online forum selection clauses in consumer agreements.

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.

Acting for a New York private equity firm in a claim against the Government of Canada regarding the demise of a wireless services provider, in which the private equity firm was major investor.

Acted in international arbitration seated in Toronto concerning ownership of a valuable antique double bass (2021), including application to appoint an arbitrator in Armour v. De Groot, 2021 ONSC 3505…

Successfully represented a client in a precedent-setting insurance case regarding insurance allocation issues.