Mandates

Successfully represented manufacturer against claim of fraud by shareholder. Obtained dismissal of action on appeal of motion refusing summary judgment.

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.

Counsel to three Schedule 1 banks in a cheque clearing class action in which the plaintiff’s motion for certification was successfully defeated.

Applicability of vicarious liability provisions of Occupational Health and Safety Act to project owners.

Represented the dealership in the first ever decision from the OMVIC Discipline Committee where all charges against the dealership were dismissed and costs were awarded against OMVIC.

Successfully represented physician in Ontario Court of Appeal overturning trial judgment in gentamicin toxicity test case, test for causation in medical negligence.

Representing the Regional Municipality of York in a large construction dispute relating to the development of Steeles West Station and the defence of subcontractor claims valued at over $50 million.

Successfully represented applicant in leading authority on availability of mareva injunction to enforce foreign non-monetary award.

Successfully represented plaintiffs, leading authority on compellability of cabinet ministers and scope of parliamentary privilege.

Successfully represented plaintiffs in leading authority on enjoining defendant misconduct during class action certification period.

Successfully represented physician in barring automatic production of crown brief in civil proceedings.